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My visit to Hardwick Hall

I first became became aware of Arbella Stuart through her connection to the Grey family. However, Arbella turned out to be fascinating in her own right and ever since I read ‘Arbella: England’s Lost Queen’ by Sarah Gristwood, I have … Continue reading

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The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Rediscovered at the National Portrait Gallery

Major Paintings and Treasures of Tudor Monarchs Brought Together For The First Time The National Portrait Gallery has announced a new free exhibition of Tudor portraits starting in September. ‘Highlighting groundbreaking new research undertaken as part of the Gallery’s ‘Making … Continue reading

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Two new free displays at the National Portrait Gallery

Queens and Consorts: Likeness in Life and Death This free display opens at the National Portrait Gallery in room 3 on 12th June. Running until 28th February 2014, the display looks at the comparison between portraits and copies of tomb … Continue reading

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Secrets of the Vatican Archives in Mail on Sunday Live Magazine

The Mail on Sunday’s ‘Live Magazine’ has an article about the secrets of the Vatican Archives. There are a few Tudor era related items mentioned (all of which were on display at the Lux in Arcana exhibition in Rome last … Continue reading

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Reviews of The Lost Prince at the National Portrait Gallery

Prince Charming comes out of the shadows by Rachel Campbell-Johnston – The Times – 17 October 2012. ‘This is a marvellously evocative, historically fascinating and culturally quirky show which, with the aid of a rigorously selective and carefully explanatory hang…,brings … Continue reading

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