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Join us on Wednesday for our craft workshop CROWNS & COMBAT!
To take part simply pop-in anytime between 11am & 3pm - learn more about the Tudors & make a dazzling crown or sword.
Only £3 per child!
For more info: https://t.co/74A8o70zWm

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2020-02-15

Lady Katherine and Lady Mary Grey, sisters of Lady Jane Grey, both suffered for being born too close to the Crown. Elizabeth denied them happiness with the men they loved. Katherine gave birth twice in the Tower and Mary spent some years under house arrest.

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2020-02-12

Book Review: “Sir Francis Bryan: Henry VIII’s Most Notorious Ambassador” by Sarah-Beth Watkins
https://t.co/A0k84dt2AX

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2020-01-31


26th January 1568
Lady Katherine Grey, wife of Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford died of consumption at Cockfield Hall, Yoxford, Suffolk, aged 27.
https://t.co/WtyMZWzpPg

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2020-01-26

Beautiful painting by Charles Carter mole (1834-1900) for sale on eBay. Depiction of a scene from the court of Edward VI. Edward Seymour is also seen and Catherine Parr kneeling beside the young king. Just a shame I don't have twenty thousand to buy it. 😃

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2020-01-20

🏵BOOK GIVEAWAY🏵 Pop over to my Facebook page for a chance to win a signed copy of my book, with a special bonus work! Remember, sharing is caring! Head over to my site now: https://t.co/Li9oXT3IB6

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2019-12-05

Special Announcement! Sarah Morris makes a very special announcement for those who love all things Tudor History! https://t.co/YVnrPnLpYX

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2019-10-14

Another gift from the Thames! found this beautiful Tudor lace end or aglet a few years ago while mudlarking. You can see how they were worn in the 16thC in these portraits. Hear about some other fab finds in the latest Ep. of https://t.co/lzXGGuyknB

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2019-09-03

How did the Tudors turn wool into silk? Can you transform paper into yarn? Which cloth did Mary Quant order for her mini-dresses?
Join one of our workshops to find the answers and learn new skills!
https://t.co/dyxKq0o6pg

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2019-07-24

Owen - Book One of the Tudor Trilogy: On Special 99p / $1.24 Kindle Summer Reading Promotion https://t.co/KiiV8wvR0C

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2019-07-16

1553 Lady Jane Grey hears oration by her father-in-law the Duke of Northumberland who explains to her that she is now Queen of England.

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2019-07-09

I'm thrilled to share that new patrons, who pledge $5 or more, will now receive one or more scans of artist Anthony Hillman's pencil drawings, based on a number of portraits by Hans Holbein. They're stunning! Print, frame and enjoy! https://t.co/k4ASJmMJUR

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2019-06-26

I'm thrilled to share that new patrons, who pledge $5 or more, will now receive one or more scans of artist Anthony Hillman's pencil drawings, based on a number of portraits by Hans Holbein. They're stunning! Print, frame and enjoy! https://t.co/k4ASJn4kMp

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2019-06-22


5th June 1600
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was charged with insubordination at a special hearing at York House. After which, he was ordered to remain under house arrest.

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2019-06-05

'Chronicles of the Dissolution' is a graphic arts project by students illustrating their interpretations of the State Papers of Henry VIII. It can be used to teach the Reformation or model creative tasks.
https://t.co/3AxgIYcl3f

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2019-05-31

Just think, in around 1644, in Oxford, after all that had happened to religion in Britain under the Tudors, there was an English painter at work producing Caravaggesque night scenes! And I write about him in the Sunday Times today! Stand up and cheer for William Dobson!

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2019-05-13

I am finishing my Tudor Marriage blog series today with Katherine Grey and Edward Seymour. https://t.co/4uKdtGHwZD

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2019-04-17