Anne Boleyn Treasures Uncovered!

Claire | June 30, 2009

Well, what an exciting few days we’ve had on the forum here at The Anne Boleyn Files. Just a week ago, Anne Boleyn Files member, Emma, posted a photo of an Anne Boleyn portrait that she had found on a website that was closing down. All she knew about this portrait was that it was
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Happy Birthday Henry!

Claire | June 28, 2009

On this day in history, the 28th of June 1491, Prince Henry, later King Henry VIII, was born at Greewich Palace, London.
He was the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, and was a brother to Prince Arthur, the heir to the throne, and Princess Margaret (Mary came later in 1496).
Happy 518th
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Anne Boleyn: The Martyr

Claire | June 26, 2009

As much as I love Anne Boleyn, and you all know that I do, the idea of her being a martyr or being venerated and being known as Saint Anne Boleyn is rather foreign to me and I expect that Anne would laugh at the idea.
However, there are many who believe that she died as
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****NEWSFLASH – Follow Henry VIII’s Coronation – NEWSFLASH****

Claire | June 24, 2009

On this day in history, on 24th June 1509,  Henry VIII was crowned King of England and his new bride, Catherine of Aragon, was crowned Queen.
I’m not going to write about his Coronation because he is taking over this blog already!
However, you can follow his special day on Twitter. Simply follow “I am Henry VIII”
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All the King’s Guns

Claire | June 23, 2009

OK, Henry VIII is back dominating this Anne Boleyn blog! But I just had to tell you about even more events that are happening this coming weekend. Again, they are in the UK so I apologise to all of you who won’t be able to make it – sorry, sorry, sorry!
All the King’s Guns
This Henry
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Henry VIII’s Coronation Anniversary

Claire | June 22, 2009

If you read my blog post “Henry VIII Coronation Weekend” last week, you’ll know that the Historic Royal Palaces were putting on a Coronation river pageant and special festivities at Hampton Court Palace over the weekend. Well, the Historic Royal Palaces have just released photos of this wonderful event and I have made a slideshow
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****NEWSFLASH – Anne Boleyn Files News – NEWSFLASH****

Claire | June 19, 2009

Wow, what a week! Not only have I had Henry VIII taking over the blog (read posts below for information about Henry VIII events this weekend!) but I’ve also been busy doing lots of other stuff – manic! Here’s what I’ve been up to:-

Launching the new jewellery range – Daniela’s replicas of jewellery worn by
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Anne Boleyn – “The Great Whore”

Claire | June 18, 2009

Yes! Finally, I can get to write about Anne Boleyn again – phew! I’m sorry that Henry VIII has dominated the last few posts but, with the 500th anniversary of his coronation on June 24th, there are many special Henry VIII events taking place over the next week.
Anne Boleyn: “The Great Whore”
Today, moving on from
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****NEWSFLASH – Henry VIII: Patron or Plunderer – NEWSFLASH****

Claire | June 17, 2009

Yes, Henry VIII is really taking over my blog!! But I just noticed (well, my husband noticed) that tonight on BBC4 at 9pm is a two part documentary called “Henry VIII: Patron or Plunderer” with architectural historian, Jonathan Foyle.
This is what the BBC have to say about Episode 1:
“King Henry VIII had a fascinating and
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Henry VIII Coronation Weekend – This Weekend!

Claire | June 17, 2009

Am I ever going to be able to get on with my next Anne Boleyn instalment or is Henry VIII doing his utmost to stop me?!
I couldn’t not blog about this weekend’s special events to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, could I? And if you’re in or around
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