Henry VIII
Henry VIII
Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Hever Roundel Portrait of Anne Boleyn - #portraittuesday
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this week's #portraittuesday, I look at the beautiful Anne Boleyn roundel portrait that is part of the collection at Hever Castle.
You can see this portrait here...
https://youtube.com/shorts/anJYaa03DBM
Monday May 01, 2023
James Beinham and his bed of roses - MondayMartyr
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
This week's Monday Martyr is reformer James Bainham, who was burnt at the stake at Smithfield on 30th April 1532, in the reign of King Henry VIII. #henryviii #toweroflondon #tudorhistory #reformation
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
From Spare to Heir - How things changed for Henry VIII in 1502
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
This short video is based on the livestream I did called “The Making of a King: Henry VIII’s Education and Upbringing”, in which I mentioned how Henry’s education changed when he went from spare to heir in 1502 following the death of his older brother, Arthur.
You can watch my livestream at https://youtube.com/live/6DLi_FUwWV8?feature=share
#HenryVIII #TudorHistory #TheKingIsDead #LongLiveTheKing #EnglandMonarchy #RoyalSuccession #RenaissanceHistory #DivorcedBeheadedDied #TudorDynasty #CrownSuccession
Monday Dec 19, 2022
The Tudors in their own words - Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by an imprisoned Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII in 1540.
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
The Tudors in their own words - Thomas More about Henry VIII
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some words Sir Thomas More spoke regarding his master, King Henry VIII, words that show he knew the king incredibly well.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
The Tudors in their own words - Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to Henry VIII
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to her brother, Henry VIII, regarding a promise he made her.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
The Tudors in their own words - Catherine Parr to Henry VIII
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Catherine Parr, sixth wife of King Henry VIII, from a letter she wrote to the king while he was campaigning in France and she was serving as regent in England.
Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Catherine Parr's words.
You can read the full letter online at https://englishhistory.net/tudor/letter/letter-of-katharine-parr-king-henry-viii-july-1544/
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
The Tudors in their own words - Anne of Cleves to Henry VIII
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Today's Tudor quote is from Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, and is taken from a message she wrote to the king following the annulment of their marriage in July 1540.
Hear historian and author Claire Ridgway read Anne's rather sad words.