“Power, ambition, and dynastic struggle collide as Henry’s story unfolds—where every decision shapes a kingdom and every alliance comes at a cost.”
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@tonyriches.bsky.social“Power, ambition, and dynastic struggle collide as Henry’s story unfolds—where every decision shapes a kingdom and every alliance comes at a cost.”
@enortonhistory.bsky.socialJust spent an afternoon teaching the cultural context to Shakespeare (looking at Early Modern spells and medicines) at RADA. Always a great bunch of students 😀 #shakespeare #williamshakespeare #tudor #tudors
@jarnopp.bsky.social“Spies, intrigue and wicked women at the Tudor court. "Evocative and moving, the period is wonderfully and brutally drawn." - #Review
@tudorage1973.bsky.socialClose up of the Phoenix from Nicholas Hilliard’s Phoenix Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
The Phoenix was a symbol of rebirth and chastity.
The full Phoenix Portrait is on display at The National Portrait Gallery, London.
Photo © The Tudor Age
@jarnopp.bsky.social“This is a vivid story of starvation, homelessness, and fear for their lives because a King wanted way more than his share.”
@tonyriches.bsky.socialFollow Jasper Tudor's remarkable journey through the turbulent Wars of the Roses as loyalty is tested and the future of England hangs in the balance.”
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18th September 1535
16 year old Catherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk, gave birth to her first son, Henry.
@jarnopp.bsky.socialQueen Mary I - 'The author gets to the heart of Mary the girl, Mary the woman.' - Review
@authorrochelle.bsky.social"My go-to book on Anne Boleyn." the writing is just magical and carries you away right into the period. Every single detail and word feels perfect." #Review
mybook.to/tkoc2
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@tonyriches.bsky.socialWelsh servant Owen Tudor secretly marries the widowed Queen Catherine of Valois - and against impossible odds they change history with a new dynasty: the Tudors
@jarnopp.bsky.social"My go-to book on Anne Boleyn." the writing is just magical and carries you away right into the period. Every single detail and word feels perfect." #Review
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@tonyriches.bsky.socialDiscover the origins of the Tudor dynasty, from Owen Tudor’s first meeting with widowed Queen Catherine of Valois to Henry Tudor becoming King of England.
@5alexander.bsky.socialJohn Bond at the tender age of 16 took a family hostage to save his life. During the Armada, he was Captain of Portland Castle.
The story of the Bond family of Dorset, researched from manuscripts in the Dorset History Centre.
@tudorage1973.bsky.socialThis illustration shows a reconstruction of York Place, Whitehall (now the Banqueting House which is the only remaining building).
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#YorkPlace #Whitehall#ArchbishopsofYork #CardinalThomasWolsey #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
@tonyriches.bsky.socialStories of the Tudors & Stuarts Podcast Twenty-Five: Bess Raleigh tonyriches.podbean.com/e/podcast-tw... #Elizabethan #Tudors #podcast
@jarnopp.bsky.social'an excellent novel, pyschologically astute and well-researched, and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.' - Review
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Archer’s wrist guard with the Tudor Rose.
Cuir bouilli (boiled leather), gilt
England
Early 16th Century
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17th September 1563
Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland died during an outbreak of plague.
@tudorage1973.bsky.socialTwo panels from the Speke Prayer Book
c.1530 - 1540
On one panel, The Judgement of Solomon; on the other, Daniel returning to the seat of Judgement with Suzanna and the Elders.
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