When the Lord Protector, Thomas Seymour’s brother Edward, Duke of Somerset was off fighting the Battle of Pinkie in Scotland in 1547, Thomas used his time wisely by gaining friends and support from the King’s inner circle of servants and privy chamber members. Thomas, as the Lord High Admiral of England, should have been in … [More]
On my Facebook page called, Tudors Dynasty, I asked my followers who they believed to be the most influential women of the Tudor era. It is because of this poll that I decided to turn this into a series of episodes about some amazing Tudor women. Before I start, let’s understand what influential truly means. … [More]
originally written February 1, 2017 for my other site: Sir Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley Here we take a look at statement made by Thomas Seymour to his keeper, Christopher Eyre during the time that Eyre was his keeper after his arrest. 16 February 1548 – Upon communication of the Lord Admiral with his … [More]
I am working on a podcast/article about the most influential Tudor women. On social media I’ve thrown the question out there for you all to decide and here is the list of choices – please vote for which woman you believe is the most influential Tudor woman.
If you missed the first two parts in “Life in Tudor England” you can find them here: Life in Tudor England (Part One) Life in Tudor England (Part Two) Find all the episodes of the podcast at: patreon.com/tudorsdynasty/posts Medicine and Disease Whether it was a headache, stomach ache or fever there was an herbal remedy … [More]
Guest review by Heidi Malagisi Elizabeth I was perhaps the most influential monarch in English history. There are episodes in her life that became legendary. From her tumultuous childhood to her reign where everyone either wanted her to marry or put someone else on the throne, Elizabeth’s life was hardly easy. Even though much … [More]
by Heather R. Darsie It was 29 June 1588. The Spanish Armada sailing in its customary crescent shape was spotted off the coast of Cornwall. After many years of waiting, the time had finally come: Spain was invading England to reclaim the country for Catholicism. It is possible that Philip II, former brother-in-law to Elizabeth … [More]
This history of Sudeley Castle goes back centuries. It’s majestic gardens were once visited by the likes of Richard III, Jasper Tudor, Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr and Lady Jane Grey. It 1469, King Edward IV forced a Lancastrian supporter (his enemies) to sell the castle to the crown. Edward IV then granted it … [More]
I need to start of by thanking Chronos Books for sending me “Lady Katherine Knollys” to review. I have never read anything by Sarah-Beth Watkins and the topics of her books interested me. Book Description from Amazon: Katherine Knollys was Mary Boleyn’s first child, born in 1524 when Mary was having an affair with King … [More]
From the author of the international best-selling Tudor Trilogy, the true story of the Tudor dynasty continues with the daughter of King Henry VII, sister to King Henry VIII. Mary Tudor watches her elder brother become King of England and wonders what the future holds for her. Born into great privilege, Mary has beauty and … [More]
