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Posted by happyhelen in Misc on 12 22nd, 2010 | Comments Off

Here is a nice informational article about Catherine of Aragon

Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment, History News on 12 13th, 2010 | Comments Off

The Twelve Days festivities provided a welcome break for the working folk in the days of the Tudor dynasty. This was the time when all work ceased except for those who cared for livestock and other animals. Even spinning, the major occupation for women, was banned during this holiday. They placed...

Posted by happyhelen in History News on 12 10th, 2010 | Comments Off

£350k for Mary, Queen of Scots letters

From Reuters: “A cache of letters, including one from Queen Elizabeth I criticizing the imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots, goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s on Tuesday. The papers, unknown to historians and biographers, include four letters signed by Elizabeth and others penned by leading...

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