Henry VIII

  • Guest Post: Dealing with Stroppy Royals by Judith Arnopp

    Those of you who have read my books will know that I tend to write about historical characters that we have come to regard as flawed, some might say ‘evil.’ Our twenty-first century sensibilities are outraged by actions which were perfectly within the bounds of acceptability at the time. Margaret Beaufort is the prime example

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  • How to Dress Like a Tudor: Book Spotlight with the Coffee Pot Book Club

    Today, I am delighted to host Judith Arnopp for her non-fiction book spotlight tour for How to Dress Like a Tudor. Judith is passionate about the Tudor period and really knows her stuff, so this is a must-have for any historical fashion and reenactment fans. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/11/blog-tour-how-to-dress-like-a-tudor-by-judith-arnopp.html

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  • A Matter of Faith by Judith Arnopp: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    I am delighted to host Judith Arnopp’s book spotlight tour with The Coffee Pot Book Blog. If you are a fan of the Tudor era, then this is a series you should check out. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/03/blog-tour-a-matter-of-faith-by-judith-arnopp.html

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  • Today, I am delighted to host Carol McGrath’s book blog tour for Sex and Sexuality in Tudor England. Whilst researching a book recently published on the subject of Tudor Sex and Sexuality, I especially enjoyed researching provocative fashions for an era that had strict fashion codes including what colours and fabrics particular sections of society

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