“De Optimo reip. Statu deque nova insula Utopia” - [‘On the Best Kind of a Commonwealth and About the New Island of Utopia’] - by Sir Thomas More “Utopia” was first published in 1516 and made More’s name across Europe. It describes the fictional island of Utopia (which means “no place” in Greek) as a veiled but bold criticism of contemporary society. Froben issued this edition in Basel in 1518, with woodcut illustrations by Hans Holbein and his brother Ambrosius. This border was designed by Hans. The lively putti, and the curling sheet of paper pinned to the arch, on which the book’s title is apparently printed, are typical of his engaging designs. . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #erasmus #DesideriusErasmus #humanist #froben #reneissanceart #woodcut #thomasmore #sirthomasmore #utopia #thomasmoreutopia #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
further details of Desiderius Erasmus’ portrait - though this is a copy I believe the original might be in London’s National Gallery? From the photos I’ve seen of the original, it is far finer and more detailed and makes this one (which is still amazing) look kind of sad in comparison! Such is Holbein’s skill 😄 Holbein painted Erasmus at least 3 times that we know of. By the mid-1520s, the growth of religious reform in Basel meant that demand for devotional images had greatly reduced, which made up a good portion of Holbein’s work. In August 1526 he set out for England. It is believed he was carrying a letter of introduction from Erasmus to the English lawyer and writer Sir Thomas More, as More confirmed Holbein’s arrival in London in a letter to Erasmus in December 1526, describing the painter’s work as ‘wonderful’ . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #erasmus #DesideriusErasmus #humanist #johannesfroben #froben #reneissanceart #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
Erasmus’ New Testament - 1522 Holbein designed this border for Froben in 1521. Made in four sections, it shows the progress of life from youthful Indulgence at the bottom along a steep path through a series of gateways to True Happiness at the top. Along the way, man encounters Virtues and Vices such as Fortune and Avarice. Holbein's border is here used to decorate the title page of Erasmus's translation of the New Testament from Greek into Latin, which was published in 1522. . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #erasmus #DesideriusErasmus #humanist #johannesfroben #froben #reneissanceart #woodcut #newtestament #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
What are the themes of my novel Wife After Wife? See final sentence of this Goodreads review. And if you think no single character could create that much drama, please remember he’s a modern-day Henry VIII 😅 👑 🌹 . #henryviii #sixwives #drama #retelling #historicalretelling #oliviahayfield #wifeafterwife #tudors
"...shines with a brilliance that only years of scholarly and conceptual immersion can hone." #REVIEW http://mybook.to/amoc http://mybook.to/amofaith http://mybook.to/amot #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KU #HENRYVIII #TudorFiction
Johannes Froben (by Hans Holbein the Younger) and Desiderius Erasmus (after Holbein) Although they now appear very different, these two works were originally hinged together as a pair. They symbolise the friendship of Erasmus and his Basel publisher Johannes Froben. The portrait of Froben, who faces right, is by Holbein. That of Erasmus is a copy of a painting by Holbein and was probably commissioned by Froben to accompany his portrait. Froben employed Holbein in Basel to design woodcut illustrations for his publications. . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #erasmus #DesideriusErasmus #humanist #johannesfroben #froben #reneissanceart #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
On April 27th King Henry VIII asked for Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and Bishop of London John Stokesley. They had a meeting about the annul the marriage between Henry and Anne Boleyn. #anneboleyn #queenanneboleyn #henryviii #thetudors #tudors #tudorengland #tudortimes #tudordynasty #anneboleynandhenryviii
Also, here is the wonderful Deborah Roil, editor of @TudorPlaces magazine, who created the Tudor Palaces day today @Southwarkcathed I love her lost palaces map! #tudor #tudorplaces #henryviii
Eek! Henry looking on in the background. Watch out Catherine. 😆 . Grabbed this screenshot from @tudorroyaltyexperience’s reel from our day at Sudeley Castle. Looking forward to seeing Samantha again next week on The Anne Boleyn Tour. 😀 . . . #tudorhistory #history #travel #tour #historytour #henryviii #catherinehoward #sixwivesofhenryviii
As we approach the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution, I wanted to explore how The Tudors were really quite accurate with how they portrayed it. Natalie Dormer is definitely one of the most popular portrayals, and we can see why; she showed her passion, while also highlighting her flaws. Prior to her execution, Anne really did say that she had only a ‘little neck’; including these smaller details helps bring Anne to live on screen. Anne was as Natalie showed her on the scaffold, she kept her composure and, while looking uncertain, gave the speech that The Tudors showed. The executioner saying ‘boy, fetch my sword’ is also accurate. There’s a small niggle of Elizabeth looking a lot older than she actually would’ve been in 1536, but apart from that Destiny and Fortune is a near perfect episode. 📸 The Tudors #tudors #thetudors #tudor #anneboleyn #henryviii #history #historylover #historylovers #historybuff #historygirls #historygeek #like #follow #tudorhistory #toweroflondon #englishhistory #britishhistory #wivesofhenryviii #kinghenryviii
WOW! This is just remarkable @royalty_now_! A stunning recreation of Jane Seymour. This is honestly incredible. As this portrait by Holbein is likely to be highly accurate, this must be what Jane actually looked like in life. Bravo Becca! #tudors #tudorengland #tudorhistory #elizabethi #anneboleyn #queenanneboleyn #henryviii #nataliedormer #tudortimes #janeseymour #six #monarchy #kings #royalty #royalhistory #digitalcreation
#JANESEYMOUR + #HENRYVIII | season two Jenry is my roman empire Scenepack: @the_white_queen7.ga @anitabriem #janeseymour #janeseymouredit #queenjaneseymour #anitabriem #jonathanrhysmeyersedit #jonathanrhysmeyers #thetudors #thetudorsedit #henryandjane #edwardvi #edwardtudor
Lord, what fools these mortals be ⚜️ 🕯 🏰 #bridgerton #henryviii #anneboleyn #bridgertonnetflix #queencharlotte #queenelizabeth #baroque #victorian #britishhistory #bridgertonaesthetic #explore #explorepage #queencharlotteabridgertonstory #historicalplace #hamptoncourtpalace #tudor #exploreengland #royalty #royaltycore #visituk #london
Some eggcellent entries to our History Easter competition! 1st Place: Divorced, Be-egged, Died Joint 2nd: Winston Churshell & Amelia Egghart 3rd place: Arms and spoon race Thank you to all that made an entry merits & creative da-Vincis will be awarded #historycompetition #easteregg #easter #winstonchurchill #ameliaearhart #henryviii #hannibal #jfk #boudicca #guyfawkes #armsrace
👸🏻 Six (Teatr Syrena) Rozwiedziona, stracona, zgon, rozwiedziona, stracona, wdowa po! Niesamowite musicalowe show, ze świetną energią i wpadającymi w ucho piosenkami o słynnych 6 żonach Henryka VIII - albo z drugiej strony - o kobietach które rozsławiły imię tego króla🫡 Mnóstwo kolorów, brokatu, świateł i cekinów. 6 wspaniałych aktorek na scenie, każda obdarzona fantastycznym głosem, wspierane przez 4 panie w zespole muzycznym. Energia zdecydowanie się udziela, nóżka chodzi w rytm piosenek, uśmiech nie schodzi z twarzy - czego chcieć więcej?? Szybka, uwspółcześniona, przystępna lekcja nie tylko historii/HERstorii, a także lekcja siostrzeństwa pod przykrywką rywalizacji o to która z pań miała najtrudniejsze życie😅 Wychodzi z tego spektakl ze świetną dynamiką, dobrymi żartami i odhaczonymi wszystkimi okienkami dobrego teatru muzycznego. Six jest nieustannie oblegane, więc bilety trzeba kupować ze spooorym wyprzedzeniem, ale zapewniam was, że warto. Ja bawiłam się wyśmienicie, chętnie powtórzę ten experience w przyszłości! Śmiało mogę powiedzieć, że dla fanów musicali - Six w warszawskim @teatrsyrena to pozycja obowiązkowa.
School trip exploring Hampton Court with my lovely friends! Home to Henry VIII, this historic site is filled with tales of the past and stunning architecture. 🏰✨ #HamptonCourt #HistoryBuff #Friends #HenryVIII
A fascinating second talk of the day on Eltham Palace by historian and novelist Andrew Beattie, as part of @Tudor_places Tudor Palaces of London day at @Southwarkcathed #elthampalace #tudor #tudors #henryviii
👑Happy Kings Day👑...𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝?? Today we celebrate the birthday of our King Willem-Alexander. With the new serie Maxima on streaming service Videoland the producers give the Dutch monarch some extra drama and romantic flavour. But if you want to read (and even watch) some Royal intrigues...well the English monarch keeps you captivated. See below some suggestions for you to 📖: 👑"𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥" by Hilary Mantel: Winner of the Man Booker Prize, this novel offers a fascinating perspective on the rise of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. 👑"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥" by Philippa Gregory: Dive into the scandalous world of Tudor England with this riveting tale of Anne Boleyn's rise and fall, as seen through the eyes of her sister, Mary. 👑"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐖𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈" by Alison Weir: A detailed and insightful exploration of the lives and fates of Henry VIII's six wives, shedding light on the complexities of Tudor politics and royal marriages. #kingsday #kingsday👑 #royalbooks #monarch #willemalexander #bookerprize #henryviii #theotherboleyngirl #videoland
On April 26th Queen Anne Boleyn sensed that trouble was around the corner based on a meeting she had with Matthew Parker. Anne asked Parker if something bad happened he would care for her daughter, Elizabeth. She died only 3 weeks later. #AnneBoleyn #queenanneboleyn #thetudors #tudors #thetudorsdynasty #tudordynasty #tudorengland #tudortimes #anneboleyndeath #anneboleyndownfall #henryviii #henryviiiwives
27.04 🦢 ———✵ ༻👒༺ ➤ an anne boleyn portrayal from SIX the musical - laura dawn pyatt 💚 • this may be an unpopular opinion but i really like anne’s portrayal in SIX (aside from the misinformation), particularly her sassy personality ! the costume fits the assumed green sleeve letter that was written to her, and i’d love to see this lady in green some day !! laura also plays her beautifully and she’s my favourite boleyn portrayal from SIX ✨ ———✵ 🏷️: #anne #boleyn #anneboleyn #tudorhistory #tudorengland #queen #queenconsort #sixthemusical #henryviii #henryviiiwives #thetudors #queenanneboleyn #anneboleynsix #anneboleynandhenryviii #anneboleynportrait #boleynsjewel
Boleyn sisters <3 Sorry I’ve been neglecting this account a lot :’) school is insane (even though the show closed and I thought things would lighten up) I have six tests/essays/quizzes this upcoming week so yeah a bit of a struggle here 🫠 Anyway typically my Tudor stuff doesn’t flop too badly and I was in an artsy mood so here we are Also idk why but put your records on seems like it fits the vibe of their sisterly bond here :) Anyway hope you all are well or at the very least you’re surviving and pushing through, love y’all <3 #anne #anneboleyn #annabolena #annabolina #queenanneboleyn #green #greensleeves #maryboleyn #renaissancefashion #lineart #sketch #theotherboleyngirl #tudorera #tudor #kinghenryviii #henryviii #sixwivesofhenryviii #sixwives #mariabolina #boleynsisters #theboleynsisters
A few more pics from Hampton Court Palace ***STOP PRESS*** I’ve just read on IanVisits that the Palace’s gardens (not the maze and rest of it) are FREE ENTRY today 24th April, worth it if you don’t fancy shelling out for the full Monty. Check first though! #HamptonCourt #HamptonCourtPalace #HenryVIII #AstronomicalClock #London #21stCenturyPepysShow #ThisisLondon #LondonFootprints #Londonaah
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We know we've been quiet over the last few weeks, but hopefully next week you'll find out why... Until then, enjoy a random ship pic! #DaysOut #History #Heritage #Tudor #Tourism #Portsmouth #MaryRose #MaryRoseMuseum #Archaeology #TudorMuseum #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #Shipwreck #MuseumBlogger #MuseumBlog #HistoryBlogger #Artefacts #Artifacts #museum #museums #portsmouth #hampshire #shipwreck #ships #historicships #ShipPicSaturday #shippic
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𝙸𝚝'𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 🏐⚽ Did you know that football was invented during this period? However it isn't football that we know today. There was no VAR decisions or linesmen running up and down the pitch. There was no squad numbers or irritated managers on a touchline. This was a game that involved two rival villages played in a countryside. The two teams would meet and try to get the ball back to their village by any means necessary. This lead to violent clashes between players. Philip Stubbs wrote in his Anatomy of Abuses of 1583: “Sometimes their necks are broken, sometimes their backs, sometimes their legs, sometimes their arms, sometimes one part is thrust out of joint, sometimes the noses gush out with blood.” Authorities were concerned that people shouldn't be wasting time with such a game and it was banned in 1540. . . #JoeMHistorian #tudorhistory #tudor #henryviii #intags #education #writerscommunity #educational #likeforlikes #like4likes #blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #likesforlikesback #followforlike #like4tags #likes #britain #england #football #soccer #premierleague #efl #championship #leagueone #footballer #ronaldo #footy #soccerlife #footballplayer
On the 26th April 1536 Queen Anne Boleyn clearly felt something bad was around the corner, which would turn out to be all too true. On the 26th, she asked her chaplain, Matthew Parker, to meet with her. The queen asked Parker to promise her that he would watch over her young daughter, Elizabeth, if anything bad happened to her. Matthew Parker took the warning seriously, and honoured Anne’s request for the rest of his days. #tudors #tudorengland #tudorhistory #elizabethi #anneboleyn #queenanneboleyn #henryviii #nataliedormer #tudortimes #janeseymour #six #monarchy #kings #royalty #royalhistory #onthisday
'One of the best books I have ever read set in this period of history' - #CoffeePotBookClub #BookReview http://mybook.to/thebeaufortbride http://mybook.to/TBwoman http://mybook.to/thekingsmother #HistoricalFiction #Tudors #audible #HenryVIII
When I was around the age of 10 I started studying the Tudors at school for the first time. Around this time, the film “Anne of the Thousand Days” happened to be on tv one day, and my Mum allowed me to watch it. I was instantly so gripped with Genevieve Bujold’s performance as Anne that it really sparked my passion for Tudor history and in particular Anne Boleyn’s story. For me, Genevieve totally stole the film and remains the greatest Anne Boleyn ever depicted on screen. She is the only actress to play Anne Boleyn to be nominated for an Oscar, which tells us so much. She was just so incredible, and so stunning! Genevieve’s status as a French Canadian also gave her a slightly unusual accent, which actually added to the performance for me. #tudors #tudorengland #tudorhistory #elizabethi #anneboleyn #queenanneboleyn #henryviii #nataliedormer #tudortimes #janeseymour #six #monarchy #kings #royalty #royalhistory #anneofthethousanddays #oscars
When you have a brew with your Tudor-loving mate and before you know it you're on #overdrive downloading this bad boy 🏵️🫖❤️🏆 #wolfhall #hilarymantel #kobo #libby #loveyourlibrary #thomascromwell #henryviii #readmore #bookstagramuk #historicalfiction #readmore #kobolife #books #readingisfundamental #sirthomasmoore #tudors
𝚂𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚎𝚝𝚢 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚢 𝚅𝙸𝙸𝙸. Tudor England was a difficult time to survive for the population of England. White privilege meant that there was a 14 percent chance that your infant wouldn't survive its first year. It also meant that women's life expectancy was shorter than men's due to health complications, especially during and after childbirth. Old age was considered forty years old as life expectancy beyond that wasn't guaranteed. People would starve to death as well as face capital punishment for crimes. King Henry VIII executed between 50,000 to 72,000 people during his reign. With no police force the only deterrent was capital punishment. Thieves were hung and traitors to the Crown were hung drawn and quartered. People would try to escape this by declaring their Christian faith. By declaring they were a member of the clergy, they couldn't be executed. However Henry VIII soon changed this. A person's food intake depended on the harvest that year. If the harvest was poor, people would go hungry. However grain was the main saviour as it provided bread, alcohol and soup. King Henry VIII wanted to create a better society than the one his father had left. His father Henry VII was greedy in his pursuit of money. He left Henry VIII a healthy economy upon his death. Henry used this money to aid Spain with their wars against France. Most people lived in villages however cities grew larger. . . #JoeMHistorian #tudorhistory #tudor #henryviii #intags #education #writerscommunity #educational #likeforlikes #like4likes #blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #likesforlikesback #followforlike #like4tags #likes #britain #england
Desiderius Erasmus - by Quinten Massys Massys painted this portrait of the scholar Erasmus in his study in 1517, after which Erasmus sent it as a token of friendship to Sir Thomas More in London. Erasmus is a very important person in Holbein’s story as his patron and the key to his later success in London. In around 1525 Hans and his elder brother Ambrosius moved to Basel, where Hans would have been introduced to Erasmus. While there they designed book illustrations, stained glass, religious artworks and making portraits of the city’s wealthy citizens. Both became celebrated, but Ambrosius died in 1519 . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #erasmus #DesideriusErasmus #humanist #quintenmassys #thomasmore #ambrosiusholbein #reneissanceart #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
My latest episode of Historian Unwrapped, a Tudor Chest Patreon exclusive series is now live! In this week’s episode, I chat to the amazing Dr Estelle Paranque, @estelleprnq, about her life as a historian! How she started out, what she’s got coming up, her Tudor opinions, which include one a lot will find VERY controversial 👀👀👀, plus much more! My big thanks to Dr Paranque for coming onto the show, it was such a hoot! #tudors #tudorengland #tudorhistory #elizabethi #anneboleyn #queenanneboleyn #henryviii #nataliedormer #tudortimes # #janeseymour #six # #monarchy #kings #royalty #royalhistory
The Virgin and Child c. 1510’s This painting is probably the ‘picture of our Lady holding our Lorde at her brest her robe being redd’, recorded at Whitehall Palace in 1542. It is a copy of a work by the celebrated Flemish painter Rogier van der Weyden, and is probably by van der Weyden’s grandson, Goswijn. This is one of the many devotional paintings owned by Henry VIII, of which only a few survive. I’m not particularly religious myself but I found myself in awe of this piece, thinking that King Henry VIII once also gazed at this very painting while at his devotions . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #virginmary #virginandchild #religiousart #devotionalart #jesus #babyjesus #reneissanceart #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
Hampton Court - the splendid stained glass window showing a portrait of King Henry VIII
Bust of a boy c.1498 - Painted and gilded terracotta sculpture - by Guido Mazzoni This bust of an unknown youth was once thought to be a young Henry VIII; it was probably made for Henry VII. Italian terracotta sculpture was fashionable in early Tudor England and was used to decorate buildings such as Hampton Court Palace as well as for freestanding pieces like this. This bust is SUPER realistic and ever so slightly creepy 😅 . . #history #britishhistory #britishhistoryexplorer #travel #photography #ameteurphotography #historyismypassion #historytour #historical #holbein #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger #tudors #tudorhistory #tudorpainting #tudorcourt #henryviii #henryvii #terracotta #sculpture #terracottasculpture #younghenryviii #princehenry #reneissancesculpture #reneissanceart #queensgallery #buckinghampalace #london @royalcollectiontrust
Squint a bit and you can just about imagine you are walking through the gateway into the outer court of Nonsuch Palace... Bit of a family interest in this one as my dad grew up a few streets away and, as a child, he and his sister and parents helped out with the 1959 excavations under Martin Biddle. #tudors #palaces #nonsuch #nonsuchpalace #henryviii #archaeology #excavations
What happened after Anne Boleyn’s execution ? 👑Anne was effectively written out of the history books for the rest of Henry VIII’s reign. Her name was literally chiselled out of the fabric of Hampton Court, her badges and heraldry replaced by those of Jane Seymour. 👑Katherine of Aragon’s daughter, Mary I, promoted the view of Anne as a heretical seductress who had destroyed her mother and corrupted her father away from the ‘true religion’ of Roman Catholicism. 👑During the reign of her daughter, Elizabeth I, Anne’s reputation was partly rehabilitated, and a set of portraits created – which may or may not have been based on a lost original likeness – revealing a slender-necked young woman with dark, expressive eyes. 👑At the same time, Anne’s credentials as a pious religious reformer were celebrated, but the question of her moral character left unchallenged: after all, Elizabeth I was the daughter of both Anne and Henry. #anneboleyn #henryviii #elizabeth #boleynsociety #boleyn #churchofengland #thetudors #nataliedormer #tudordynasty #houseoftudor #history #london #toweroflondon #may19 #1536
#sixthemusical in #the6ix was so much fun. Glad we had an opportunity to hang with the wives of #henryviii #henryviiiwives #henryviiiofengland #henryviiiandhissixwives #musicaltheatre #livetheatre
#MARYBOLEYN | this is so bad but she's so baby :( for @marybxleyn ♡ Scenepack: @boleyns.scenes #maryboleyn #maryboleynedit #scarlettjohanssonedit #scarlettjohansson #anneboleyn #anneboleynedit #theotherboleyngirl #henryviii #philippagregory #thetudors #thetudorsedit #boleyn
Exploring St Mawes small castle in Cornwall #stmawes #stmawescastle #cornishcoast #cornwall #castles #henryviii
Anne Boleyn Senses Trouble… 488 years ago today, the 26th of April 1536, Anne Boleyn had a meeting with her chaplain, Matthew Parker. Based on Parker’s recounting of the event, a nervous Anne clearly knew that danger was on the horizon. During this meeting, Anne begged Parker to promise that if anything happened to her, he would help care for her little daughter Elizabeth. A promise which Parker kept for the rest of his life. Two days earlier, a commission to investigate “every kind of” treason “by whomsoever committed” was launched by Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief minister and chief “Fixer”. If Henry wanted something difficult or horrible done, he sent Cromwell to make it happen. Henry had clearly been courting Jane Seymour, which was now an open secret to pretty much everyone. Anne had also tragically lost her last child in a miscarriage 3 months prior, and Henry was barely speaking to her. She had every reason to be terrified for her safety. And she was right to be. Her shocking arrest would come only 6 days later… I’ve used the 16th century Hever Rose portrait along with one of the contemporary Holbein sketches as a visual guide to create this life-like Anne Boleyn reimagining. #anneboleyn #digitalportrait #henryviii #tudors #16thcentury #royal #history #historynerds #cromwell #wolfhall #tudor #sixthemusical #england #queen #royalty #digitalart
Learn all about Alison’s new book MARY I: QUEEN OF SORROWS at the following events... Alnwick Castle: 18th May ➤ http://tinyurl.com/4h65hnda Southwark Cathedral: 23rd May ➤ http://tinyurl.com/yck7admz Derby Book Festival, 30th May ➤ http://tinyurl.com/yrrzkxvs For a full list of event dates, visit http://tinyurl.com/863yteat Pre-order MARY I ➤ https://geni.us/MaryI #maryi #queenmary #henryviii #catherineofaragon #tudor #bloodymary #alisonweir #historicalfiction #newbook #bookevents #authorevents
•PONGTHEPII•ADAMANTI• A Renaissance Pendant inspired by the jewellery designs of Hans Holbein. Gold plated with enamel paint, faceted crystal pastes in blueish-grey and white-diamond in combination with natural button pearls & three drop-shaped freshwater pearls. -=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- •|MASTER JAKOBUS|• -=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- #historicaljewellery #historicaljewelry #masterjakobus #renaissance #tudor #tudorfashion #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #madeinspain🇪🇸 #hechoamano #galiciacalidade #handcrafted #handmade #renaissancefashion #renaissancejewellery #16thcentury #16thcenturyfashion #tudorstyle #houseoftudor #elizabethan #elizabethandress #elizabethancostume #henryviii #marystuart #anneboylen #queenelizabethi #costumehistory #deutscherenaissance #renacimiento #tudorstyle
My most favourite castle and grounds to visit @hever_castle ❤️ These photos were taken in July 2023 on our last visit, the interior is incredible #hevercastle #henryviii #anneboleyn #tudor #tudorhouse #hever #tudorfan #history #historicalbritain
SIX – THE MUSICAL – THEATER 11 ZÜRICH 19.04.2024 #six #sixthemusical #henryviiissixwives #heinrichviii #henryviii #musical #tudor #history #show #entertainment #frauenpower @six_ontour @sixthemusical @theater11zuerich @fbm_entertainment @musical.ch @nicolelouise_lewis @izimaxwell @erincaldwellxox @kenedysmall @aoife_haakenson #arcimboldisworld #lucymoss #tobyharlow #bows #applause #curtaincall
Rochester Castle The first timber castle was built in 1066. It was an effective way for King William I (the Conqueror) to stamp his authority into the town. It was replaced by a stronger stone castle in 1087 by William’s son, King William II (Rufus). The keep displays the wealth of William through the grand designs, decoration and architecture of the iconic Norman style that can be seen all across England and France (or what was Normandy). The castle was also besieged in 1215 by King John, which ended in royal success. It was also a visiting spot for a couple of Tudor kings, with King Henry VII visiting three times during his reign, and was also visited by King Henry VIII in both 1522 (with Emperor Charles V) and 1540 where Henry met his fourth wife Anne of Cleves. So, Rochester is the castle where Anne had accidentally insulted Henry when he and some of his nobles attempted to surprise and charm Anne by disguising himself to see if she would be naturally drawn to him with love at first sight. It is believed that when Henry burst into the room Anne did not recognise him and even may have pushed him out of the way! What an ICON! #rochester #rochestercastle #williamtheconqueror #williamrufus #medievalkingsandqueens #castles #medievalcastles #henryviii #anneofcleves #henryviiiwives #16thcentury
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 - An einem Poesie-Kurs an der Cambridge University entstanden und mittlerweile weltweit zu sehen: „SIX“ – ein Musical über die sechs Ehefrauen des Tudor-Königs Heinrich XIII. „SIX“ – Das ist grossartige Musik mit flotten Texten, viel Humor, purer Frauenpower und absolut sehenswert…! mehr dazu im neuen Blogpost auf www.arcimboldisworld.com (link in bio ⬆️) #six #sixthemusical #henryviiissixwives #heinrichviii #henryviii #musical #tudor #history #show #entertainment #frauenpower @six_ontour @sixthemusical @theater11zuerich @fbm_entertainment @musical.ch @nicolelouise_lewis @izimaxwell @erincaldwellxox @kenedysmall @aoife_haakenson #arcimboldisworld #lucymoss #tobyharlow
🏴 We're visiting some INCREDIBLE Scottish venues this summer!! 🏴 Over two weeks, we'll be making our way up from the borders and through the Highlands, revisiting some epic castles as well as adding some beautiful new venues to our Scottish adventure! 🌲🏰 ⚔️ Catch us this July at: Floors castle (@floorscastle) Gordon Castle Walled Garden (@gordoncastlewalledgarden) The Dell of Abernethy (@dellofabernethy) Cawdor Castle (@cawdor_castle) Fyvie Castle (@FyvieCastle) Drum Castle Gallery House Innerpeffray Library (@innerpeffray) Kilbryde Castle (@KilbrydeCastle) Friar's Carse (@friars_carse_hotel_dumfries) 🏰 Secure your tickets now and discover a new favorite venue this summer!!! 🎟️🌲 #ThreeInchFools #ScotlandTour #Foolsontour24 #OutdoorTheatre #Foolsontour24 #Shakespeare #ComedyofErrors #HenryVIII #BigHenners
"Marvellous series, quite unlike any other historical fiction I have read." #Review http://mybook.to/amoc http://mybook.to/amofaith http://mybook.to/amot #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KU #Tudor #Histfic #Henryviii #BooksWorthReading #coffeepotbookclub
Tudor pop night at the fantastic Six #six #sixmusical #musical #westend #vaudevilletheatre #london #theatre #tudor #henryviii
Томас Кромуел е неудържим. В „Доведете труповете“, втората част от трилогията на Хилари Мантел, той вече е първи министър на Хенри VIII и продължава да твори чудеса. След като помага на Хенри за узаконяването на брака му с Ан Болейн, сега Кромуел е свидетел на новата му любовна история с безличната Джейн Сиймор. Ан, която така и не успява да осигури мечтания наследник, вече е излишна и Кромуел трябва да намери начин да освободи Хенри от нея, като междувременно си проправя път през всички възможни препятствия и дълъг списък от врагове. А последните дни на Ан Болейн ще бележат завинаги и министъра, и краля със своя кървав знак. #book #ilovebooks #книга #книги #bookish #reading #britishbook #hilarymantel #thomascromwell #henryviii #anneboleyn #доведететруповете #tudors #tudorhistory #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #donotmiss
(Repost so I could fix something) It’s a very well known fact that Cardinal Thomas Wolsey built Hampton Court Palace and that he eventually gave it to Henry VIII, but did you know that Catherine of Aragon spent some time there? During the time of Thomas Wolsey, she frequently stayed at the palace as a guest of the Cardinal. She even spent time there after Henry VIII was gifted it in 1527. While Hampton Court is riddled with hidden Easter eggs left by Anne Boleyn, Catherine also left her mark. In the Great Hall, carved above the doorway is the pomegranate, Catherine’s symbol. This leads to another question: why the pomegranate? Why out of all the things did she choose the pomegranate to represent herself? Based on ancient beliefs, such as the Greeks and the Persians, the pomegranate is seen as a symbol of fertility, life and beauty. The ancient Greeks associated the pomegranate with the goddesses, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite and Athena. In the Bible the pomegranate is only mentioned once in the Old Testament. It is seen as metaphor for the Promised Land. In Christianity the pomegranate is associated with Christ’s resurrection and the community. At first glance it would seem that Catherine chose the pomegranate to represent fertility and the future she would bring to England, but there might be another more sentimental reason for her choice. The Spanish word for pomegranate is granada. Granada also happens to be the town in which the Alhambra Palace is located. After her parents conquered the city in 1492, Catherine spent quite a bit of time there. Could it be that she wanted a little piece of home to stay with her in her new land? Catherine was a very smart and precocious young lady, so I think she knew and understood the double meaning and that the choice was intentional. What do you think? Check out the carousel for more examples of Catherine’s pomegranate, including one on her sleeve in a stained glass window! **** #catherineofaragon #katherineofaragon #catalinadearagon #hamptoncourtpalace #hamptoncourt #henryviii #anneboleyn #tudorhistory #tudorera #tudorengland #sixwivesofhenryviii #sixteenthcentury #pomegranate
One of the many TV portrayals of Henry VIII known for his many wives, mistresses and a struggle to produce a male heir. He believed he was cursed for having married his brother's wife (Catherine of Aragon, who claimed that her marriage to Arthur hadn't been consummated, therefore she could marry Henry). Their 24-year-long marriage resulted in a single surviving child - daughter Mary, and was annulled on the grounds of failure to result in a male offspring. O tempora, o mores. All of his subsequent marriages weren't much happier, however. 👑 Watercolor on cotton Skechr paper
'Superbly inventive insight into the mind of one of our most famous monarchs' http://mybook.to/amoc http://mybook.to/amofaith http://mybook.to/amot #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #HENRYVIII #BooksWorthReading
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𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚎'𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚐𝚎. King Henry VIII declared that it was his father's dying wish to see him married to Catherine of Aragon. If this was true there was no evidence to support it. Henry married Catherine in 1509 at Westminster Abbey. Catherine was delighted and wrote to her father that their time was "spent in continuous festival". In 1510 Catherine gave birth to a still born little girl. In 1511 she gave birth to the son that Henry wanted. He passed away seven weeks later. Catherine gave birth to two still born sons in 1513 and 1515. Catherine then gave birth to their daughter Mary I. A testing time for any relationship however they came out the other side happy with their daughter. King Henry VIII during the early part of the decade had affairs with other women. One of which produced a son in 1519, Henry Fitzroy. Parliament were considering granting him the power to be the legitimate future ruler, however he died in 1536. Henry also had an affair with Mary Boleyn. Mary was a chamber maid of Catherine's. Mary had two children who Henry didn't acknowledge to be his. Mary's sister Anne Boleyn. . . . #JoeMHistorian #tudorhistory #tudor #henryviii #intags #education #writerscommunity #educational #likeforlikes #like4likes #blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #likesforlikesback #followforlike #like4tags #likes #britain #england #thisislondon #londonblogger #livinghistory #londoneye #westlondon #westminster #weekend #friday #read #learn #kids
Ana Cleveris ❤️ Noble alemana y segunda hija del duque de Cleveris, Juan III. A los doce años de edad fue prometida al heredero del ducado de Lorena, quien tenía tan solo diez años, pero debido a este hecho el compromiso se declaró “oficioso” y se canceló. Años más tarde, cuando el rey Enrique volvía a buscar esposa, se le encargó al pintor Hans Holbein retratar a Ana y a su hermana Amalia, ya que el rey estaba interesado en ambas. Se le pidió al artista que las retratase con total minuciosidad y que no les hiciera un favor a las damas (algo muy común en la época). Dada la cantidad de alagos que recibía de Ana y el bello retrato de Holbein, Enrique accedió a casarse con ella. Thoma Cronwell, quien era la mano derecha del rey, se encargó de supervisar todos los trámites y conversaciones de ambas partes, pero la decepción de Enrique a ver a su futura esposa acabó con su carrera. Decía que era realmente fea y aún conservaba marcas faciales de la varicela. Tampoco tenía una gran educación ni formación cultural, cosa que Enrique valoraba mucho en las mujeres. Era hábil con la aguja, jugaba a las cartas y sabía leer y escribir pero solo en alemán. El rey trató de anular el compromiso pero, por razones políticas, no pudo hacerlo. Ana se mudó a Inglaterra y se casó con el rey. Nunca llegaron a consumar el matrimonio por la repugnancia que le causaba al rey y nunca fue coronada reina así que no fue difícil conseguir la nulidad tras escasos cinco meses de matrimonio. Dado que ella no puso oposición a la nulidad y solo fue una víctima de ese pacto político, Enrique la premió con numerosas propiedades, incluido el palacio de Richmond. Fue la segunda de las seis esposas de Enrique VIII que llegó a alcanzar mayor edad, por detrás de Catalina de Aragón y fue considerada como “la querida hermana del rey”. #anadecleveris #anneofcleves #hansholbein #queen #enriqueviii #henryviii #tudors #seis #sixmusical #exwives #drawing #illustration #design #procreate #blythedoll
May I present to you the fifth wand of the Historical Wand Collection. This wand belonged to Henry VIII of England. After years of research , looking through documents of Catharina Parr (last wife of Henry), we were able to locate it. Hidden in the walls of Whitehall, wrapped in fur and bounded with gold chains ( not sure if this was for protection) We also find some old scrolls containing powerful charm spells .. The wand itself is in good condition despite its age, The base is made of English oak it has three different styles Twisted, square, and natural.. maybe because Henry VIII had a temper.. his mood changed from happy to angry in seconds. The red porcelain handle is covered with pearls and gold ornaments. The gilde rings on the top ( not confirmed) representative his six wives. Henry VIII Born: Greenwich, 28 June 1491, Parents: Henry VIl and Elizabeth of York. Ascended the Throne: 21 April 1509. Coronation: Westminster Abbey, 24 June 1509. Authority: King of England and Ireland. Married: Six wives . Children: Two daughters and one son three or four illegitimate children. Died: Whitehall, 28 Jan 1547. Buried: St George's Chapel, Windsor. Wand made and designed by @mikevonhofenhemschweig #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypottermerch # #harrypottermovie #harrypotterfilm #wandsReady #Wands #wandmaker #Hogwarts #potterhead #wizardingworld #magicalephotography #historicalwands #henryviii #tudors #historical #history #England
May I present to you the fifth wand of the Historical Wand Collection. This wand belonged to Henry VIII of England. After years of research , looking through documents of Catharina Parr (last wife of Henry), we were able to locate it. Hidden in the walls of Whitehall, wrapped in fur and bounded with gold chains ( not sure if this was for protection) We also find some old scrolls containing powerful charm spells .. The wand itself is in good condition despite its age, The base is made of English oak it has three different styles Twisted, square, and natural.. maybe because Henry VIII had a temper.. his mood changed from happy to angry in seconds. The red porcelain handle is covered with pearls and gold ornaments. The gilde rings on the top ( not confirmed) representative his six wives. Henry VIII Born: Greenwich, 28 June 1491, Parents: Henry VIl and Elizabeth of York. Ascended the Throne: 21 April 1509. Coronation: Westminster Abbey, 24 June 1509. Authority: King of England and Ireland. Married: Six wives . Children: Two daughters and one son three or four illegitimate children. Died: Whitehall, 28 Jan 1547. Buried: St George's Chapel, Windsor. #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypottermerch # #harrypottermovie #harrypotterfilm #wandsReady #Wands #wandmaker #Hogwarts #potterhead #wizardingworld #magicalephotography #historicalwands #henryviii #tudors #historical #history #England
May I present to you the fifth wand of the Historical Wand Collection. This wand belonged to Henry VIII of England. After years of research , looking through documents of Catharina Parr (last wife of Henry), we were able to locate it. Hidden in the walls of Whitehall, wrapped in fur and bounded with gold chains ( not sure if this was for protection) We also find some old scrolls containing powerful charm spells .. The wand itself is in good condition despite its age, The base is made of English oak it has three different styles Twisted, square, and natural.. maybe because Henry VIII had a temper.. his mood changed from happy to angry in seconds. The red porcelain handle is covered with pearls and gold ornaments. The gilde rings on the top ( not confirmed) representative his six wives. Henry VIII Born: Greenwich, 28 June 1491, Parents: Henry VIl and Elizabeth of York. Ascended the Throne: 21 April 1509. Coronation: Westminster Abbey, 24 June 1509. Authority: King of England and Ireland. Married: Six wives . Children: Two daughters and one son three or four illegitimate children. Died: Whitehall, 28 Jan 1547. Buried: St George's Chapel, Windsor. Wand is made and designed by @mikevonhofenhemschweig #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypottermerch # #harrypottermovie #harrypotterfilm #wandsReady #Wands #wandmaker #Hogwarts #potterhead #wizardingworld #magicalephotography #historicalwands #henryviii #tudors #historical #history #England