7 February 1526 – A joust, a lost eye and unrequited love
On this day in history, 7the February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust took place at Greenwich Palace. The…
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On this day in history, 7the February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust took place at Greenwich Palace. The…
Read MoreA lance splintering during a re-enactment On this day in history, 7th February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust…
Read MoreChateau Vert pageant in The Tudors series In 1522, 4th March* was Shrove Tuesday and was the day…
Read MoreDetail of a 14th century joust from the Codex ManesseShrove Tuesday 1526 was celebrated with a "solemn joust"…
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Read MoreThe shrovetide joust of 1526 was the first indication of Henry VIII's courtly pursuit of Anne Boleyn. According…
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