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Suite101.com: Tudor England Wendy Dunn has created a wonderful site, which includes original fiction and articles, regular updates, and lots of links. She even sponsors a Tudor Ghost Story contest. Wendy also published her first novel, a tale of Anne Boleyn and Thomas Wyatt, this year; visit her author's site for more information. You can read an excerpt, order the book, and read various articles about Anne. Tudorhistory.org Lara Eakins's started her Tudor site in 1995. I don't think I even had an internet connection back then. It has lovely graphics, original photographs, and lots of information on various Tudor topics, including architecture and music. It also sponsors a Tudor England mailing list and pen-pal page. If you would like to chat with other Tudor enthusiasts, this is where you should go. The Tudor and Elizabethan Portrait Site This is a great resource for those who love Tudor and Elizabethan portraits. There are some beautiful scans available here. Edward has also collected portraits of 16th century European nobility. Claire Webb's Tudor England Website This site offers a collection of interesting essays on various Tudor topics, as well as an 'information point' and an extensive list of Tudor-related books. Tudor Dynasty Website Petra's site has information about all the Tudor monarchs, plus she has a separate website about Hans Holbein the Younger. They are part of her larger study of European monarchs. This is a great place to visit if you want to plot the genealogical course of European royalty through the centuries, and there are many nice portraits. World of Royalty This is a great site that features the Tudors, as well as other royal families. It has contemporary royal news and an extensive Tudor bibliography. The Official Website of the British Monarchy The name says it all. The site has been recently redesigned; it features nice graphics and brief biographies of all British monarchs. There is a current news page, information about royal residences and artwork, and a special section on the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Mary Rose A lovely site dedicated to Henry VIII's infamous warship, with lots of additional information. Life in Elizabethan England A wonderful and very detailed site which has so much information that I couldn't possibly list it all - go visit! Weddings, food, religion, a collection of proverbs.... and it's beautifully designed as well. This site also features a map of Renaissance England to help you get your geographical bearings. The Folger Shakespeare
Library The Folger has recently redesigned their
website. It has information on their collections and current and past
exhibitions. Henry VIII and His Six Wives An introduction to Great Harry and his checkered marital career. Lady Jane Grey: Nine Days' Queen A very detailed introduction to Jane's life, well-written and engaging. Lady Jane Grey: Queen of England for Nine Days A lovely site with lots of pictures and an in-depth study of Jane's short life. Lady Jane Grey This site has many pictures to complement any study of Jane's life. It also discusses her sisters, Catherine and Mary. Mary Tudor This is a very extensive site that has all you need to know about Mary I's life, from birth to death. Lots of nice portraits as well, and it even lists all the Marian films out there. The Marie Stuart Society of Scotland This is the most detailed Mary, queen of Scots site on the web. It has a lengthy biography of the queen, samples of her poetry and letters, and much more - too much to list here, in fact. Mary, queen of Scots This site is currently available in French. It's beautifully designed and has lots of information; go visit and try out your foreign language skills! Its creator also made this Lady Jane Grey site listed above. The Life and Times
of Elizabeth I This site offers a comprehensive look
at Elizabeth I's life, and features a Tudor Trophy Challenge. Royal Paper Dolls Laurie Sebastian's page offers paper dolls of famous kings and queens throughout history, with a comprehensive collection of Tudors. She also has biographical and historical information about the monarchs, suggestions for further reading, and a links page. Tudor Rose Designs This site offers a large collection of Tudor-related cross stitch patterns, including the Tudor rose crop used on my main page. Quite a few visitors have commented upon it - well, now you can cross stitch it! There is also a large collection of Victorian images. You can pay through PayPal and also buy gift certificates. Shakespeare, Etc - The Folger Shakespeare Library Gift Shop The Folger's online gift store has a nice selection of Elizabethan items, including a poster of the queen and a Tudor rose pin. The Pierpont Morgan Library Gift Shop The New York museum has an eclectic gift shop which features Bluff King Hal and his six wives on a box of chocolates as well as a collection of porcelain boxes. The Tudor
House: Fine English Furniture This store sells a wide
variety of English oak reproduction furniture. They also have a wonderful
selection of Tudor links at the site. The Elizabethan Costuming Page The perfect resource for Tudor fashion; this site includes numerous lengthy articles, images, and an extensive collection of links. The Maryland Renaissance Festival The RenFest in my home state. It starts this year on August 23rd.
Reign of the
Tudors This is a role-playing game
set in 16th century England. If you would like to 'play' Jane Grey or Anne
Boleyn or other Tudors, click the link to join. Arts & Letters
Daily A daily collection of interesting
articles from around the world, mostly arts/culture stuff with the occasional
science article. And John Keats and Lord Byron, my other two never-ending websites. |
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