About four centuries ago, a princess lay dying within the walls of London Fortress, yearning for her freedom to be with her husband, reflecting on her life that would have been, if only…
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Lady Jane Grey The Forgotten Queen
Lady Jane Grey The Forgotten Queen Lady Jane Grey was an English noblewoman, who became queen of England for a very short time in history – 9 days to be precise. Though proclaimed a queen, she has hardly been referred to as one! Shrouded in conspiracies, political and religious conflicts, her path to greatness was…… Continue reading Lady Jane Grey The Forgotten Queen
What goes on in the Tower of London
What goes on in the Tower of London… Tower of London is a fascinating landmark in the heart of the city that attracts millions of visitors a year but we are living in uncertain times these days. As means to keep you informed with inspiring stories of the iconic Tower, “What goes on in the…… Continue reading What goes on in the Tower of London
Anne Boleyn Britain’s Most Well Travelled Ghost
Anne Boleyn Britain’s Most Well Travelled Ghost Anne Boleyn Britain’s most well travelled ghost was strong willed, intelligent and charming Tudor Queen who stole the King’s heart, successfully kept him waiting for seven years until he divorced his queen and reformed the church. She tragically lost her life in 1536. Those who read her story…… Continue reading Anne Boleyn Britain’s Most Well Travelled Ghost
THE BOLEYN FAMILY: AFTER ANNE’S DEATH
The Boleyn family was one of the most respected and prominent family in English aristocracy. Find out what happened to them
Anne Boleyn The Most Magnetic and Enduring of Tudor Queens
Anne Boleyn The Most Magnetic and Enduring of Tudor Queens Some say she was a predator, a sinner while others that she was so sadly wronged and the most courageous queen ever lived. She was the first English monarch to be executed publicly. After five hundred years, the name ‘Anne Boleyn’ and her tragic death…… Continue reading Anne Boleyn The Most Magnetic and Enduring of Tudor Queens
Guy Fawkes and 5th of November
Guy Fawkes and 5th of November Guy Fawkes and 5th of November is a popular story in the history of England. Known also as Guido Fawkes, he was born and educated in York, England. His father died when he was eight years old and his mother married a devout Catholic. As an adult, he was…… Continue reading Guy Fawkes and 5th of November
Beauchamp Tower London
Beauchamp Tower London Beauchamp Tower London is one of the many hidden gems beyond the walls of the fortress of Tower of London. The Tower of London is an iconic landmark and significant in English history, which famously carried the tag ‘a fortress, a palace and a prison’ The Tower occupies an area of 18…… Continue reading Beauchamp Tower London
