On this day in history events for 2-8 February.
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This week in history 2 – 8 February
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Africans in Tudor and Stuart England by Conor Byrne
One often hears of the Tudor period being ‘done to death’. Historians have always revelled, and continue to do so, in studying this exciting and glamorous period, which saw monumental religious change, political development and cultural growth, and ordinary people worldwide cannot get enough of the Tudors, whether reading about them, watching historical films or visiting Tudor palaces. However, it cannot be denied that our obsession with the Tudors is very white-centred.
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Windsor Castle by Sarah Bryson
Windsor Castle dates back to the time of William the Conqueror, who started building the Castle in 1070. Work was completed in 1086 and the great castle was built as a means to defend and secure the western path towards London. The castle was built on an earth mound which supported a keep and has an Upper and Lower Ward.
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Thomas Cromwell Mania
Thomas Cromwell is hot property at the moment and is just everywhere – I wonder why…
Anyway, I thought I’d draw your attention to some articles about him and also some recommended reading on him.
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This week in history 26 January – 1st February
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Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey Book Tour Day 7 – Life in Exile
An article by Adrienne Dillard on what life was like for Marian exiles like Catherine Carey and her husband Francis Knollys who fled to the Continent.
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22 January 1552 – Execution of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset
On 22 January 1552, between 8 and 9am, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector, was executed on Tower Hill.
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The Downfall of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, by Alexander Taylor
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This week in history 19 – 25 January
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Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, by Conor Byrne
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Welcome on board Conor Byrne and Alexander Taylor!
A warm welcome to Alexander Taylor and Connor Byrne who will be writing for the Tudor Society website.
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This week in history 12 – 18 January
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Elizabeth I’s Coronation Procession – Primary Source Accounts
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What is the Order of the Garter? By Sarah Bryson
The Order of the Garter, officially known as The Most Noble Order of the Garter, is the oldest and highest British order of chivalry. The Order was founded in 1348 by King Edward III and consists of the King (or Queen), their spouse, the Prince of Wales and twenty four Knights. Other members of The Order are known as Royal Knights Companions and Extra or Stranger Knights.
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Catherine of Aragon’s Black Heart and Poison: The Primary Sources
Following Catherine of Aragon’s death on the afternoon of 7th January 1536, her body was prepared for burial by a chandler in her household, whose job it would have been to embalm her body. Sir Edmund Bedingfield and Sir Edward Chamberlain wrote to Thomas Cromwell from Kimbolton on 7th January about the arrangements they had made:
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Tudor TV Programmes – January 2015
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This week in history 5 – 11 January
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Tudor New Year Gifts Video
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This week in history 29 December – 4 January
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This week in history 22 – 28 December
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This week in history 15 – 21 December
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This week in history 8 – 14 December
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This week in history 1 – 7 December
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Tudor Life December 2014
This is our BUMPER CHRISTMAS magazine, with an amazing 108 pages packed with facts, stories and fun related to the Tudor period, and of course to Christmas too!
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This week in history 24 – 30 November
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This week in history 17 – 23 November
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This week in history 10 – 16 November
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Historical Fiction Reviewers Needed
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5th November 1605 – The Gunpowder Plot
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This Week in History 3 – 9 November
