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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 04 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames – guest-curated by David Starkey
Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames – guest-curated by David Starkey
Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames – guest-curated by David Starkey  - at the National Maritime Museum starting April 27 Magnificent gilded barges, liverymen in their finest uniforms, the splendour of lavish celebrations: the Thames is the ‘royal river’, used for centuries by British...
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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 05 15th, 2011 | Comments Off
Leamington exhibition looks at Queen Elizabeth I favourite Robert Dudley
Leamington exhibition looks at Queen Elizabeth I favourite Robert Dudley
From Coventry Telegraph: “AN EXHIBITION on the life and legacy of the man Queen Elizabeth I fancied but never married is taking place in Leamington this summer. The display about Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester will be at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum telling the story of the relationship...
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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 Events, History News on 09 13th, 2010 | Comments Off
Elizabeth I portraits go head to head
Elizabeth I portraits go head to head
This is fantastic.  It’s only on display until end of this weekend, so people go if you are in London! From the Guardian: “There will be a rare chance this week to compare two famous portraits of Queen Elizabeth I as they are displayed together for the first time in 25 years, after art detective...
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Posted by happyhelen in Entertainment, Events, History News on 07 19th, 2010 | Comments Off
The Mary Rose to sail to space?
The Mary Rose to sail to space?
THIS IS AWESOME!!!! From Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: “During their visit to Portsmouth, the Atlantis Space Shuttle crew were presented with a piece of the Mary Rose, the flagship of King Henry VIII, with a view to sending it up to space on a future mission. The presentation took place at a gala...
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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 05 24th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Queen Elizabeth II unveiled Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II unveiled Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey
This is adorable! “Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a new statue of Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey. The unveiling was part of a visit during which the monarch opened a new education center at the Abbey. The Queen wore a deep pink outfit for the removal of the statue’s purple...
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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 05 11th, 2010 | Comments Off
Leanda de Lisle lecture at the National Portrait Gallery on Jane Grey
Leanda de Lisle lecture at the National Portrait Gallery on Jane Grey
Hey everyone! Author Leanda de Lisle is giving a free lunchtime lecture at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Thursday at 1.15 pm. The title of the talk is: A Picture of Innocence:  Lady Jane Grey and her sisters. Behind the legend of the Nine Days Queen lies a history of religious propaganda,...
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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 05 5th, 2010 | Comments Off
Dig for Shakespeare!
Dig for Shakespeare!
You can help dig for Shakespeare’s home! This is hilarious.  You can be part of the archaeological dig! It’s already started, so those of you living in UK- somebody please tell me if you’ve done this and what it’s like. Dig for Shakespeare
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Posted by happyhelen in Events, History News on 03 16th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Dog skeleton revealed on Mary Rose
Dog skeleton revealed on Mary Rose
Haha, this is kinda neat.  It is just a dog though.  But I love dogs! From the telegraph: “The 16th century sea dog acquired the nickname after divers discovered her remains near the sliding hatch door of the ill-fated ship’s carpenter’s cabin, where she had lain since it...
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Posted by happyhelen in Events on 03 1st, 2010 | Comments Off
Archaeological findings from Tudor playhouses
Archaeological findings from Tudor playhouses
On April 24th (Shakespeare’s Birthday), there will be a cool presentation of archaeological findings from the Tudor and Stuart playhouses at the Museum of London. Somebody please go and tell us all about it!
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