Lucas Horenbout, or Hornebolte as he was sometimes referred to, was a Flemish artist who specialised in miniature portraits. Born in Ghent in 1490/95 (his exact birthdate is unknown), Horenbout was the son of famous painter and miniature artist Gerard Horenbout. Along with his sister Susannah, Lucas learnt his skill as a painter of miniature portraits from his father. Miniatures are beautifully painted portraits that are extremely small in size, some being only 4cm/1.5inch in diameter.
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Recent and forthcoming books Spring 2015
Recent and forthcoming books for Spring 2015.
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This week in history 16 – 22 March
On this day in history events for 16-22 March.
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This week in history 9 – 15 March
On this day in history events for week beginning 9th March.
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This week in history 16 – 22 February
On this day in history events for 16-22 February.
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8 February 1587 – The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots: A Primary Source Account
This primary source account of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots is from Original letters, illustrative of English history; with notes and illustrations, Second Series, Volume III, ed. Henry Ellis (p113-118). Ellis notes that “the present narrative is from the Lansdowne MS. 51. art. 46. It is indorsed in Lord Burghley’s hand, “8 Feb. 1586. The Manner of the Q. of Scotts death at Fodrynghay, wr. by Ro. Wy.””
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This week in history 2 – 8 February
On this day in history events for 2-8 February.
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This week in history 19 – 25 January
On this day in history events for 19-25 January.
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This week in history 5 – 11 January
On this day in history events for 5 January to 11 January.
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This week in history 22 – 28 December
On this day in history events for 22-28 December.
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Today’s Live Chat with Linda Porter – 15 December
Details about the live chat on 15 December 2014.
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This week in history 24 – 30 November
Tudor events for the week beginning 24th November.
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This week in history 17 – 23 November
Tudor history events for dates 17-23 November.
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This Week in History 27 October – 2 November
On this day in history events for 27th October to 2nd November.
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September 4 – Sir Thomas Paston
On this day in Tudor history, 4th September 1550, Sir Thomas Paston, gentleman of the privy chamber in the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, died.
Paston was a member of the famous Paston family of Norfolk.
Paston had named his wife Agnes as executrix, and their four-year-old son, Henry, was his heir.
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Sudeley Castle: Royalty Romance & Renaissance
In this extra-special Friday video, Catherine Brooks interviews Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe and James Parry all about Sudeley Castle.
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November 2021 – Tudor Winters
What a wonderfully interesting magazine we have for you this cold winter month. Hopefully, you’re able to stay wrapped up warm while you enjoy the latest copy of Tudor Life Magazine
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September 2021 – Star Crossed Lovers
Tragic Tudor romances are always fascinating to learn about, and we’ve dedicated this months magazine to this topic. Romeo and Juliet always come to mind when you mention star crossed lovers but there are so many more real-life couples to learn about.
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August 2021 – Tudor Life – All About Anne
This month's magazine is all about Tudor people called Anne. We obviously have Anne Boleyn, but also plenty of other interesting women to learn about. [Read More...]
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May 2021 – Tudor Life – Envy
Were the Tudors an envious lot? Well, in this magazine you’ll soon find out…
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24 December – A man who swapped sides at the right time
On this day in history, 24th December 1604, Christmas Eve, Sir Thomas Cornwallis, Comptroller of the household of Mary I and member of Parliament, died at about the age of eighty-six.
Cornwallis had been active putting down rebellion in 1549 and during the succession crisis of July 1553 swapped sides at just the right time, recanting his proclamation for Jane as queen and proclaiming for Mary instead, He was rewarded for this when Mary came to the throne.
Of course, he wasn’t so much a favourite in the reign of Elizabeth I, but a friendship with a man close to Elizabeth may have helped him escape trouble.
Find out more about Sir Thomas Cornwallis in today’s talk.
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18 June – Robert Recorde, his urinal and the equals sign
Yes, you read that title right! On this day in Tudor history, 18th June 1558, the will of Welsh mathematician, physician and mint administrator Robert Recorde was proved.
Recorde invented the “=” sign and wrote books on mathematics and also a urological treatise “The Urinal of Physick”.
Let me tell you all about this man and his works, which have such catchy titles!
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1 June – Christopher Marlowe’s death and inquest
On this day in Tudor history, 1st June 1593, the inquest into the death of playwright, poet and translator Christopher Marlowe took place.
Twenty-nine-year-old Marlowe, writer of such famous works as “Tamburlaine”, “Dr Faustus” and “The Jew of Malta”, had been fatally stabbed at a house in Deptford Strand, London, by a man named Ingram Frizer on 30th May 1593, but what happened?
In today’s “on this day” talk, I share William Danby’s coroner’s report on what happened that fateful day.
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23 May – Elizabeth the prisoner, “Much suspected by me, Nothing proved can be”
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd May 1554, Elizabeth, daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, arrived at the Palace of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, where she was placed under house arrest.
Elizabeth remained under house arrest there for just under a year, and she didn’t make it easy for her gaoler, Sir Henry Bedingfield, and neither did her servants.
Find out why Elizabeth was under house arrest and what happened in today’s talk.
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15 April – Champion to kings and servant to queens
On this day in Tudor history, 15th April 1545, Sir Robert Dymoke, champion at the coronations of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and a man who served in the households of Queens Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, died.
He had an interesting career and survived being suspected of involvement in the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion.
Find out more about Sir Robert Dymoke, champion at the coronations of three kings, in today’s talk.
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15 December – Cardinal Pole is laid to rest
On this day in Tudor history, 15th December 1558, Cardinal Reginald Pole, Mary I’s Archbishop of Canterbury and her chief advisor, was buried at Canterbury Cathedral. Coincidentally, Cardinal Pole had died the same day as his queen, on 17th November 1558.
Find out a bit more about Cardinal Pole, his background, death and burial, in today’s talk.
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December 2019 – Tudor Life – Tudor Christmas
Here's the full version of your monthly magazine: December's festive Tudor Life magazine is 60 pages long and packed with interesting and fun articles about Tudor Christmas.
This month the magazine contains:
- The Lion in Winter: Christmas with the Plantagenets by Roland Hui
- How should we support historical locations? by Catherine Brooks
- The Lord of Misrule by Sarah-Beth Watkins
- A Chesworth Christmas by Gareth Russell
- Tudor Advent Quiz by Catherine Brooks
- A very British Christmas by Claire Ridgway
- Henry VII’s Great Chocolate Seal offer by The National Archives
- The houses of Lancaster and York and the Wars of the Roses by Susan Abernethy
- 1483, The Year of the Three Kings our guest speaker is Matthew Lewis
- Tudor Christmas Editor’s Picks by Gareth Russell
- Tudor Society Members’ Bulletin by Tim Ridgway
- The Mystery of Old Thomas Parr by Toni Mount
- Forgotten Royal Women | Anna, Duchess of Cleves book reviews by Charlie Fenton
- What exactly is historical fiction? by Wendy J. Dunn
- From the Spicery: Culinary Curiosities with Rioghnach O’Geraghty
- December’s On this day by Claire Ridgway
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18 June – Protestant martyr Anne Askew is found guilty of heresy
On this day in Tudor history, 18th June 1546, twenty-five-year-old Anne Askew was found guilty of heresy at London’s Guildhall along with Nicholas Shaxton (former Bishop of Salisbury), Nicholas White and John Hadlam.
Anne Askew has gone down in history as a Protestant martyr, after having been burned at the stake in July 1546, but also as a woman who was illegally put to the rack at the Tower of London by two of Henry VIII’s trusted men.
In today’s video, I use contemporary sources and Anne Askew’s own accounts, to piece together what happened that June and July, and what led to Anne Askew’s execution.
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1 June – Queen Anne Boleyn’s coronation
On this day in Tudor history, 1st June 1533, Whitsunday, Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony performed by her good friend, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury.
It was a long day for the pregnant queen, starting with a procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, then there was the actual coronation, where Anne was crowned with St Edward’s crown, and finally the huge coronation banquet.
Find out exactly what Anne Boleyn did on that day in 1533 in today’s video.
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26 March – Alchemy, astrology and angels – This man was involved with them all!
On this day in Tudor history, 26th March 1609, John Dee, astrologer, mathematician, alchemist, antiquary, spy, philosopher, geographer and adviser to Elizabeth I, died.
John Dee was a fascinating Tudor man and someone who narrowly missed getting into big trouble for his hobbies. Alchemy, talking with angels, mathematics… what wasn’t he into?
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