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Christ's Hospital and Colonial America
A school for poor children established in London in 1552 was more closely associated with the American colonies than any other English educational institution.
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Edward VI
The short life of Edward VI was ruled by power-hungry ministers and in the shadow of the reign of his father, Henry VIII.
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Edward VI
Edward VI was the only legitimate son of Henry VIII and came to the throne at the age of nine in 1547. He held no political power as he was a minor.
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Edward VI (1547-1553)
Nine-year-old Edward VI introduced the Reformation, established the English Church, understood international affairs and showed a keen interest in reforming the currency.
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England's Saviour - Jane Seymour
Why is Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife often seen as Henry's favourite wife?
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Mary Seymour - Daughter Of Queen Catherine Parr
Mary's cousin was King, Edward VI. With every advantage in life, her life seemed assured to be a comfortable one. Within months of her birth though, all was to change.
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The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots
The child-queen of Scotland sets sail for her new home in France.
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The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part III
Katherine cares for Henry as his health fails, dreaming of the day when she will be free to marry Thomas Seymour -- but be careful what you wish for...
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'Bloody' Mary II
Second part of an article on the life of Mary I.
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'Bloody' Mary I
The first part of an article on the life of Mary Tudor, the 'Bloody' Mary of English history.
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'Bloody' Mary III
Part three of the article discussing the life of Mary I.
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A Candle of Belief
My lifetime study of history has taught me many things, one thing I've hold on tight to in my life: there has never been a true victory over the human spirit. It wins out even over death. Elizabeth Tudor - despite her many human failings - will forever remain 'hero' in my mind because her life story is a perfect example of how the human spirit can prevail over almost impossible odds.
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A Visit To Hever Castle.
Remembering a day when Peter and I visited Hever Castle.
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An Interview with Sir Thomas Wyatt, the Elder. II
I continue my interview with Sir Tom Wyatt...
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Being Privy to Tudor Privies
Toilets in Tudor times. I attempt here to provide an answer!
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Book Review: The Secret Lion.
In "The Secret Lion", historical possibilities are rendered possible through a carefully choreographed story.
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Catherine Parr
Catherine Parr was a loyal and sympathetic companion who nursed an increasingly irritable Henry VIII in his declining years by creating a domestic family life at court.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen III
We continue Catherine of Aragon's journey to England in part three of Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen IV
We continue the story of Catherine of Aragon.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen V
Yes- after a long respite- she's back! Part five of the serial based on the life of Catherine of Aragon.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen. VI
Part six of my serial, Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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Defending Anne Boleyn.
April, 1536. The English weather is warmer than one would expect for the end of Autumn, but at the court of Henry VIII the atmosphere is icy. Black clouds darken the destiny of Anne Boleyn. Very soon the beginning of May will see Anne's arrest...I say here a few words in her defense.
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Inside Hever Castle.
We return to Hever Castle, but this time discuss its interior.
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Katherine of Aragon
Henry VIII may have claimed her only as his brother’s wife at her death, but for all time England’s heart remembers her as one of its most beloved queens.
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Talking with C.W.Gortner, Tudor Fiction Author of The Secret Lion
I talk to C.W.Gortner, the author of The Secret Lion, the first in a projected series called The Spymaster Chronicles set in Tudor Times.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. I
How old was Anne Boleyn when she died? Was she twenty-nine? Or was she as old as thirty-six? I put forward the first part of my case that Anne was no more than twenty-nine at her death.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. II
Second part of an article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. III
Third part of the article about the age of Anne Boleyn.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. IV
Fourth part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. V
The final part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Murder of Anne Boleyn I
Nineteenth of May, 1536: the day witnessing the murder of Anne Boleyn.
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The Murder of Anne Boleyn. II
Anne Boleyn meets her doom.
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Tudor Women Weak? No Way!
'Women are weak, frail, impatient, feeble and foolish…Queens are repugnant to nature', thus ranted John Knox. I briefly respond to his view, a view shared by many during this period.
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Lady Jane Grey
Young and manipulated, Lady Jane Grey reluctantly seized the British throne in 1553 only to fall from grace nine days after assuming the title of England's first queen.
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Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
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How to interpret the Elizabethan Settlement
The settlement can be seen as a political success, it prevented the civil and religious strife that occurred in France, Scotland and the Netherlands, occuring in England.
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Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII was dutiful to the end, bringing about the birth of Henry's one male heir and the end of her dramatic term as queen.
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Jane Seymour - Third Wife of Henry VIII
The third Queen of the notorious King Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, is mentioned little in history and her impact on history could be seen to be equally lacking.
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Lady Jane Grey
As the heir to the throne of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey ruled for nine days. The tragic and short reign of the young queen is just another part of the Tudor drama.
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Lady Mary Grey - Heiress Of Elizabeth I
Mary Grey's death on 20th April 1578 was little noticed by Queen Elizabeth's court, due to her recent scandalous marriage. She died, however, as heiress presumptive.
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Mary I and the Failed Return to Catholicism
Mary was a fanatical Catholic, who wished to return her Kingdom to the Roman fold, and reverse the heretical policies of her father Henry VIII, and brother Edward VI.
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Royal Mail Highlights The Tudors
Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.
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The Final Wife - Catherine Parr
Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife would not only outlive Henry, she would greatly influence his children.
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The Rough Wooing
Henry VIII negotiated a marriage treaty for his son Edward and Mary Queen of Scots. He pursued an aggressive policy when the Scots rejected the treaty's terms.
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Important Tudor Events
Developing a chronological breakdown of all major Tudor England events...
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'Bloody' Mary IV
Part four on the life of Mary I, known as 'Bloody Mary.'
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An Interview with Sir Thomas Wyatt, the Elder
The first part of a tongue in cheek interview with Sir Thomas Wyatt, the elder, the main character of my first Tudor novel 'Dear heart, how like you this?'
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Anne Boleyn as Leader of English Reformation
Anne Boleyn's contribution to the advent of the English Reformation has been overlooked in favor of court intrigue and royal romance in spite of her own reformist views.
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Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves to form a new alliance after relations between England, France and the Holy Roman Empire deteriorated. They divorced six months later.
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Book Review: Isabel la Catolica, Queen of Castile: critical essays.
"[Isabel la Católica] is a cautionary tale about the emotion-stirring power of myth, symbol and belief." Book review.
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