The birth dates of the children born to Sir Thomas Boleyn and his wife Elizabeth Howard have caused considerable controversy among historians over the centuries. It is a fact that Elizabeth was delivered of two surviving daughters (Mary and Anne) and three sons (Thomas, Henry and George), only one of whom (George) survived to adulthood. Everything else is uncertain. Even the date of Thomas’s marriage to Elizabeth is not known. Only in 1538 were parish registers systematically introduced in which all weddings, baptisms and funerals were recorded.
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The Offspring of Thomas and Elizabeth Boleyn by Conor Byrne
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Anne Boleyn’s Appearance: Does it really matter? by Conor Byrne
Every aspect of Anne Boleyn’s life is controversial. Her birth date, her personality, her relationship with Henry VIII, whether she was guilty of the crimes attributed to her – all of these, and more, arouse fierce debate. But it is Anne’s physical appearance that is perhaps the most lingering and heated of controversies about her.
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The Nidd Hall Portrait – is it Anne Boleyn?
An article about the news that facial recogntion technology has found a match between the Nidd Hall portrait and the 1534 Anne Boleyn medal.
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Quiz – Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in Film and on TV
A quiz about actors and actresses who have played Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on TV and on the big screen.
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Expert Talk: Sandra Vasoli on the Love Letters of Henry VIII
The expert speaker for January is Sandi Vasoli, author of “Je Anne Boleyn”. Sandi speaks of her visit to the Vatican Archives to see the original letters which Henry VIII wrote to Anne Boleyn while they were courting.
This talk goes into her visit, the experience of actually holding the letters, and what she could tell about Henry’s state of mind by the way the letters were written. It’s a fascinating talk!
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Talk on Anne Boleyn and Charity by Claire Ridgway
A talk by Claire Ridgway on Anne Boleyn and charity.
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Talk on Anne Boleyn and the Tower of London by Claire Ridgway
A talk by Claire Ridgway on Anne Boleyn and the Tower of London.
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Boleyn Super Fans
A wonderful video about Anne Boleyn “Super Fans”, including sections from Alison Weir, Claire Ridgway and Philippa Gregory – you’ll be amazed by the world of the Anne Boleyn fan.
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