Tudor and Plantagenet myths and legends
Correct! Stoker recounted the legend in his book "Famous Imposters".
Wrong! It was Bram Stoker and he recounted the legend in his book "Famous Imposters".
Correct! It is a myth that was used to discredit Henry VIII.
Wrong! It was Edward VI. It is a myth that was used to discredit Henry VIII.
Correct! Legend has it that Sir Philip Parker of Erwarton Hall buried Anne's heart there. In 1838, during renovations at St Mary’s church, a heart-shaped casket was found set into an alcove in the north aisle. A plaque at the church explains how this casket was reburied beneath the church organ.
Wrong! Legend has it that Sir Philip Parker of Erwarton Hall buried Anne's heart there. In 1838, during renovations at St Mary’s church, a heart-shaped casket was found set into an alcove in the north aisle. A plaque at the church explains how this casket was reburied beneath the church organ.
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Wrong! It was an archer named Blaybourne.
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Wrong! She linked him to the cursed Mouldwarp.
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Wrong! It was said to have been Henry VIII.
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Wrong! They are the words of Thomas Wyatt.
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Wrong! Mélusine was a spirit of fresh water springs and rivers.
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Wrong! It was said to be John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.
Correct! In his "Elegy on the death of Lady Jane Grey" he wrote "[Mary] did not forgive this [one], she was not stirred by [Jane’s] youth nor fortitude, nor by nearness of blood, nor (so holy) by pregnancy."
Correct! In his "Elegy on the death of Lady Jane Grey" he wrote "[Mary] did not forgive this [one], she was not stirred by [Jane’s] youth nor fortitude, nor by nearness of blood, nor (so holy) by pregnancy."
Correct! Henry VII was convinced that Arthur's birth would bring about a new golden age, like that of the legendary King Arthur.
Wrong! Arthur Tudor, son of Henry VII, was born there. Henry VII was convinced that Arthur's birth would bring about a new golden age, like that of the legendary King Arthur.
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Wrong! It was a mole.
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Seems a strange idea, that the idea or rather I should say the myth of Jane Seymour having a caesarean section was thrown around to discredit the king? Surely given his behaviour with his first 2 marriages, was more than enough to show the world what a totally nasty piece of work he truly was?
I thought it was an archer named Claybourne?
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