Category Archives: Exhibitions

The Lost Prince: The Life and Death of Henry Stuart

Posted on 16th September 2012 by Tamise

This exhibition is at the National Portrait Gallery in London from 18th October 2012 until 13th January 2013. ‘The Lost Prince, is the first exhibition to look at the life of Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), focusing on a remarkable … Continue reading →

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Our Man in Rome by Catherine Fletcher

Posted on 20th August 2012 by Tamise

I have just finished ‘Our Man in Rome’ by Catherine Fletcher and really enjoyed it. This book got some excellent reviews and thoroughly deserved them. It is a fascinating look at Henry VIII’s attempts to get a divorce but instead … Continue reading →

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Master Painting Week – Tudor Portraits

Posted on 3rd August 2012 by Tamise

At the end of June I visited Tudor and Stuart Exhibitions at The Weiss and Philip Mould Galleries. Their Royal Portraiture Exhibitions were part of London Master Paintings Week, which ran from 29th June – 6th July. Weiss Gallery At … Continue reading →

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Double Take: Versions and Copies of Tudor Portraits

Posted on 24th July 2012 by Tamise

A couple of weeks ago, I visited the ‘Double Take: Versions and Copies of Tudor Portraits’ exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition features five sets of paintings and subjects include, Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Archbishop William Warham, Thomas … Continue reading →

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‘Gold: Power and Allure Exhibition’

Posted on 16th July 2012 by Tamise

On Saturday I visited the ‘Gold: Power and Allure’ exhibition in London. The summer exhibition of the Goldsmith’s Company is well worth seeing. The Goldsmiths’ Hall My main reason for going was the locket ring that belonged to Elizabeth I … Continue reading →

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