Claire | July 9, 2013
On 9th July 1540, convocation declared that Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves had never been legal married and that they were both free to remarry. The judgement is found in Letters and Papers: “The clergy of both provinces have received the King’s commission (recited), dated Westm., 6 July 32 Hen. VIII. After mature deliberation, […]
Claire | November 25, 2011
Anne Boleyn Files visitors are a talented lot! We have writers, poets, artists, spoof writers… and I always enjoy reading people’s work and publishing it where appropriate. Today I’d like to share with you some creative writing by Eliza Nastou from Greece. I think Eliza has done a wonderful job at giving each of Henry […]
Claire | March 15, 2011
The Tudors Complete Series box set (US) contains a talk from historian Retha Warnicke as part of its special features. In the video, entitled “Henry’s Wives Club”, Warnicke, author of “The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn”, talks about each wife in turn. Here is what she had to say about these six women:- Catherine […]
Claire | March 15, 2011
Thanks to Anne Boleyn Files visitor, Jeanette, for pointing out this YouTube video on King Henry VIII and his six wives. I love sharing these videos with my kids and they do brighten up your day. One thing I would point out with this video is that it makes it look like Jane Seymour was […]
Claire | March 3, 2011
In the final part of our Six Wives’ Stereotypes series we look at a wife who I would say has been more ignored and misrepresented than maligned. When I did a project on Henry VIII and his six wives when I was 11, I thought that Catherine Parr was nothing but a glorified nursemaid, a […]
Claire | January 13, 2011
It’s not just Anne Boleyn who has been misrepresented by history, TV, film and fiction, I think every single one of the six wives has been misrepresented. Here are some of the labels, stereotypes and myths which the general public believe regarding these 16th century women:- Catherine of Aragon – The wronged woman, the pious […]
Claire | September 3, 2010
Well, if you’re like me and you’ve got that Friday feeling, you might be in need of this video about Henry VIII and his six wives:- I can’t get that song out of my head now!! Another good one is the Horrible Histories “Divorced, Beheaded, Survived” song:-
Claire | March 8, 2010
As today is International Women’s Day, I thought it would be good to look at the women I’ve come across in my research into Anne Boleyn and Tudor times and to celebrate their lives. These women inspire us so much – whether they give us creative inspiration, act as role models or just feed our […]
