Tudor

London in the 16th century map, illustration by Theresa Grieben

Trade, religion and diversity: how Tudor London became a global city

Replicas of necklaces belonging to Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife (Photo by Angela-Treasures For A Queen - Etsy)

Queens of bling: the importance of jewellery to Henry VIII’s six wives

A woodcut from Frances Rose-Troup’s book about the Prayer Book Rebellion, in which some 4,000 people from Devon and Cornwall died (Photo by Collection PJ / Alamy Stock Photo)

The Prayer Book Rebellion: Mark Stoyle on how the 1549 rising almost changed Tudor history

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Three young queens: the unexpected bonds between Renaissance royals . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A 1577 portrait of Arbella Stuart, great- great-granddaughter of Henry VII, as a toddler clutching a doll

What were the games and pastimes enjoyed by Tudor children?

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Tudor childhood: from dodging death to nursery rhymes . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Peterborough Cathedral

Six Wives explorer series | The heritage spaces linked to the Tudor queens

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Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral: Catherine of Aragon’s final resting place . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Snape Castle

Snape Castle: Katherine Parr’s prison . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle: the beginning of Catherine Howard’s downfall . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Deal Castle: Anne of Cleves’ first taste of England . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace: Jane Seymour’s final home . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The Tower of London

The Tower of London: Anne Boleyn’s place of triumph and terror . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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What great paintings say The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger, 1533 . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration by Cat O'Neil

David Ingram: the Tudor sailor who hiked across pre-colonial America