Category: St Peter ad Vincula
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Should Anne Boleyn be Pardoned and Reburied as Queen?

| May 26, 2011

Should Anne Boleyn be Pardoned and Reburied as Queen?

Before I start this article, I would just like to say that I am not criticising anyone’s beliefs or views and I realise that this is a very controversial topic which will undoubtedly lead to heated comments, but I just needed to state my own position on this subject and reaffirm what my mission is […]

The Arrow Chest by Robert Parry

| January 6, 2011

The Arrow Chest by Robert Parry

One of the best books I read last year was Robert Parry’s “Virgin and the Crab”, a truly magical novel about Elizabeth I and her friend and adviser, John Dee, so I was very excited when Robert told me about his new book “The Arrow Chest” which was released on the 4th January. I promise […]

Anne Boleyn’s Body Found?

| September 2, 2010

Anne Boleyn’s Body Found?

In my previous article, “Anne Boleyn’s Remains – The Exhumation of Anne Boleyn”, I wrote about the restoration of St Peter ad Vincula Chapel in 1876 and the exhumation of the bodies in the chancel, including that of Anne Boleyn. But did the skeleton found actually belong to Anne Boleyn? Alison Weir1 thinks not. No, […]

Anne Boleyn’s Remains – The Exhumation of Anne Boleyn

| August 30, 2010

Anne Boleyn’s Remains – The Exhumation of Anne Boleyn

I decided to write this article because there is so much false information out there about the restoration work at St Peter ad Vincula Chapel in the 19th century, the exhumation of Anne Boleyn and various other Tudor remains, and Anne Boleyn’s resting place. I recently purchased a copy of the 1877 “Notices of the […]

****NEWSFLASH – Anne Boleyn Files News – NEWSFLASH****

| June 19, 2009

****NEWSFLASH – Anne Boleyn Files News – NEWSFLASH****

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 […]

Natalie Dormer Finds Out More About Anne Boleyn

| May 27, 2009

Natalie Dormer Finds Out More About Anne Boleyn

Fellow Anne Boleyn fan, Kimberly has just posted a great video on her blog and I just had to share it here. In it, Natalie Dormer retraces Anne’s steps in the Tower of London with historian Tom Stammers. Natalie visits the apartments where Anne was imprisoned, sees Tudor grafitti, learns more about Anne’s behaviour and […]

Anne Boleyn’s Final Resting Place

| May 21, 2009

Anne Boleyn’s Final Resting Place

As you all know (how could you not?!), Anne Boleyn, Queen of England and second wife to Henry VIII, was executed on 19th May 1536 at the Tower of London after being found guilty of treason. After her head was taken off by one swift sword stroke, her ladies wrapped her head and body in […]

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