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#OTD in 1588, Elizabeth I gave a speech to her troops at Tilbury.

Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada in July, but fearing another invasion, Elizabeth delivered a rousing talk to the army to boost morale, saying the famous words: "I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too." 📸 Luminarium

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#OTD in 1540, Henry VIII married Catherine Howard at Oatlands Palace, near Weybridge.

Catherine was the King's fifth wife, tying the knot just three weeks after the Henry's brief marriage to Anne of Cleves was annulled. It also came on the same day as Thomas Cromwell's execution. The union between Henry (49) and Catherine (probably 19 at the time of the marriage) ended when the King was informed of allegations made against his Queen regarding liaisons. She was charged with treason. 📸 Wikipedia

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National Portrait Gallery

Portrait Gallery

#OTD in 1590, Sir Francis Walsingham died

He was a statesman and diplomat, who served as Secretary of State to Elizabeth I for nearly two decades. Most known for his role as her Spymaster, Walsingam coordinated espionage efforts to root out Catholics and the threat they posed to the Protestant kingdom. Walsingham was buried privately in a simple ceremony the following day in old St Paul's Cathedral. The grave and monument were destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. 📸 Wikipedia

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#OTD in 1524, Henry VIII was injured in a joust against his friend, Charles Brandon. ⁠ Despite Henry's love of the sport and experience - contemporaries suggest he practiced almost every day - it was a dangerous sport.⁠ ⁠ On this occasion, Henry did not lower his helmet visor and he was struck on his right brow, causing Brandon's lance to splinter and scatter wooden fragments. ⁠ ⁠ The King was otherwise unharmed, and Henry laughed, insisting it was no one's fault but his own. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 The Times

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Tudor History

Anne Boleyn Execution

16th Century Portraits

White Falcon

Fall Of Constantinople

Royal Palaces

Imperial Crown

Lady In Waiting

Anne Boleyn heraldic symbol discovered at auction - now on display at Hampton Court • The Crown Chronicles

Anne Boleyn's heraldic symbol was discovered at auction - and is now on display at Hampton Court Click to read more about this discovery #thetudors #anneboleyn #hamptoncourt

Wolf Hall

History Nerd

Break Up

Book that helped Henry VIII annul his marriage discovered in Cornwall

Works by philosopher and theologian William of Ockham published in 1495. Contains notes and highlighted texts used to argue king's independence. Discovery shows how kings' advisers scoured country trying to find texts. Passages used as he sought annulment to marry second wife Anne Boleyn. The period, which led to break-up with Rome, is documented in Wolf Hall.

Rooms

Anne Boleyn's Bedroom and Prayer Books - Hever Castle.

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Royal Apartments at the Tower & The Killing of Anne Boleyn

Go time travelling and explore first-hand, and room by room, the lost royal apartments at the Tower of London. These were extensively refurbished for Anne Boleyn's coronation in 1533; they also housed her during her imprisonment in 1536. #anneboleyn #toweroflondon #executionofanneboleyn #tudorlondon #royalapartments #tudorpalace

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Chopping block Tower of London

Anne Boleyn's chopping block - Tower of London.

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Remembering Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn Music Box - The musical movement is a japanese built piece which plays “Greensleeves”. Greensleeves appeared in the Elizabethan era and is most likely from Italy…however, it is commonly associated with Henry VIII as a ballad for Anne.

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Ann Boleyn

Silver Plates

The Boleyn Cup

The Boleyn Cup | The only surviving piece of Anne Boleyn's e… | Flickr

This beautiful ring was removed from Elizabeth I’s finger after her death on March 24th 1603. What makes this ring so unique is that its stunning façade hides a secret – the head of the ring is hinged and within it lie two miniature enamel portraits, one of Elizabeth c. 1575 and one of an unnamed woman. The woman wears a French hood and costume of Henry VIII’s reign. Anne Boleyn? Must be! Wallis Simpson, Locket Ring, Locket Bracelet, Historical Jewellery

Tudor monarchs' treasured possessions to go on display at Portrait Gallery

This beautiful ring was removed from Elizabeth I’s finger after her death on March 24th 1603. What makes this ring so unique is that its stunning façade hides a secret – the head of the ring is hinged and within it lie two miniature enamel portraits, one of Elizabeth c. 1575 and one of an unnamed woman. The woman wears a French hood and costume of Henry VIII’s reign. Anne Boleyn? Must be!