Sunday, September 30, 2007

Question from Gordy - Elizabeth Woodville and Children

I am interested in the fate of Elizabeth Woodville, and her surviving children, what became of them?

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Question from Tom - Symbols of married lady

Is a complete ruff a sign that a lady is married or is it the small gold broach in her hair l/h side?

Test

Just seeing if this blog is working again too...

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Question from Sara - Germany and the Holy Roman Empire in the Tudor era

I have a question about Germany during the Tudor Era. I know that Germany was part of the Holy Roman Empire, but was the name Germany associated with it that early, or did the name come later? Also, what were people from the Holy Roman Empire called? Thanks a lot for any answers you can give me.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Question from Nicky - Memorial to Kat Ashley

Hi,
After being fascinated by the tudors for many years, I was thrilled to get 'The Virgin Queen' as a present.
I have one question, in the film, you see Elizabeth looking at a memrial to Kat Ashley. does such a memrial really exist?

Many thanks
Nicky

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Question from Sandra - Old rhyme about Henry VIII

Can anyone help me with this one. I remember from school part of a poem about Henry VIII it goes like this

"Bluff King Hal was full of beans, he married half a dozen queens, for 3 called Kate he cried the banns, 1 called Jane and a couple of Annes."

Can you help with the rest of the verses it goes on to describe all the wifes and what happened to them. I would love to get the rest of the words for my children as I think it is a great way to remember and help them with their history.

Question from Sterence - Order of service of Philip and Mary's wedding

Is there a published version of the order of service for Philip and Mary's wedding? I'm particularly interested in any information about the music at (or before/after) the service.
Thanks!

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Question from Colleen - Wealthy household Christmas dinner

What are some examples of food that a wealthy earl and his family might eat at Christmas dinner?