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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 09 8th, 2011 | Comments Off
Eerie Evening Tours of Enchanted Palace
Eerie Evening Tours of Enchanted Palace
At Kensington Palace:  Does Queen Mary II weep in the Room of Royal Sorrow for the babies she never had? Does Peter the Wild Boy still run amok in the Room of the World? Who stands at the window waiting for the ships from home?  As you are guided through the shadowy world of Enchanted Palace in the...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 04 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
All the World’s a Stage
All the World’s a Stage
From the Telegraph: “London 1612: Shakespeare’s Theatre of the World, will open in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics and will explore the role of the capital as an emerging international city 400 years ago, interpreted through his plays. The blockbuster show will include more than...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 03 2nd, 2011 | Comments Off
You can rent a castle!
You can rent a castle!
The Great Hall of Framingham Castle is on the market for 850 pounds a month! From Mail Online: “Searching for the perfect property to rent is a tricky balancing act. When you find somewhere to suit your budget it’s generally too small, perhaps it’s in the wrong location or maybe you’re...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment, Events on 01 17th, 2011 | Comments Off
Katharine of Aragon Festival
Katharine of Aragon Festival
January 28-30th – Katharine of Aragon Festival at Peterborough Cathedral Friday 28th January at 10.30am Katharine of Aragon Commemoration Service Our annual service which commerates the life of Henry VIII first wife, Katharine. This uplifting service is open to all with primary schools from across...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment, History News on 12 13th, 2010 | Comments Off
Christmas Traditions in Tudor England
Christmas Traditions in Tudor England
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...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 11 2nd, 2010 | Comments Off
Anna Bolena…the opera
Anna Bolena…the opera
Anna Bolena…the opera! That’s cooool.  I never knew there was an opera! Read the review
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 10 29th, 2010 | Comments Off
Tips for the Tudor Times Traveller
Tips for the Tudor Times Traveller
The website is pretty awesome! It’s got some Tudor Inns and Hotels! http://www.nightsinthepast.com/Tudor_Hotels_Inns.html From the website: Perhaps the most notable of these are Thornbury Castle (near Bristol) and Littlecote House in Berkshire. The former is undeniably one of the finest...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment on 09 4th, 2010 | Comments Off
The Tudors Final Season DVD
The Tudors Final Season DVD
Pre-order yours today! Comes out October 12th!
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Posted by happyhelen in Book News, Entertainment on 08 29th, 2010 | Comments Off
Philippa Gregory on history’s influential woman
Philippa Gregory on history’s influential woman
A video of Philippa Gregory discussing her new book! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11036348
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment, Featured Articles on 08 8th, 2010 | Comments Off
Looking for Battle of Bosworth descendants!
Looking for Battle of Bosworth descendants!
This is SO COOL!!!! “Curators at Bosworth Battlefield in Leicestershire have launched an international search for the descendants of the men who fought at the bloody battle for the English throne on August 22 1485. Timed to coincide with the battle’s 525th anniversary and an extensive re-enactment...
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