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Places to Visit In the UK

Tiverton Castle – The West Country’s Hidden Gem

Melanie V Taylor

Tiverton Castle, a historic site in Devon, offers a glimpse into England's rich past, from the Bronze Age to the Civil War. Visitors can explore its medieval architecture or stay in holiday lets. The surrounding West Country features attractive landscapes, archaeological sites, and notable historical events. The castle is accessible for day trips and group visits, enhancing the region's appeal.

Artists of Northern Europe, Books, Flemish primitives, portrait miniature, Portraiture, Royal Portraits, Symbols and emblems, Tudor portraiture

“Beneath every history, another history.”

Melanie V Taylor

Hilary Mantel emphasized that novels should raise questions rather than provide answers, illustrated through her portrayal of Thomas Cromwell and Holbein's art. Cromwell’s rise amid Tudor court politics is detailed alongside Holbein’s contributions, reinforcing both the artistry and historical significance of their relationship, while reflecting the intricate dynamics of power and identity during that era.

Artists of Northern Europe, portrait miniature, Portraiture, Renaissance, Symbols and emblems, Tudor portraiture

Hans Holbein the Younger and Thomas Cromwell as depicted in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy

Melanie V Taylor

The content discusses the significance of historical fiction, particularly the works of Hilary Mantel, in portraying the Henrician court through researched narratives. It emphasizes Hans Holbein's portraits as vital historical sources, revealing connections between subjects like Sir Thomas Cromwell and prominent figures, thereby influencing modern interpretations of Tudor history.

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Celebrating Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy

Melanie V Taylor

Dame Hilary Mantel DBE FRSL. Source Wikipedia. Immediate source: https://us.macmillan.com/author/hilarymantel In June 2024 The Wolf Hall Weekend will celebrate Dame Hilary Mantel's magnificent trilogy describing Thomas Cromwell’s rise and fall as Henry VIII's chief administrator at the beautiful 16th century Cadhay House, Devon.[1] Sir Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch’s superb biography of Cromwell, published in 2018, was described… Continue reading Celebrating Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy

Artists of Northern Europe, Conferences and Symposia, Flemish primitives, Great Mistresses, Illuminated manuscripts, Illumination of legal documents, portrait miniature, Portraiture, Royal Portraits, Simon Bening, Tudor portraiture

Levina Teerlinc (?) Henry VIII’s court artist from 1546 – 1576

Melanie V Taylor

The author recounts their discovery of Levina Teerlinc, a significant 16th-century woman artist, while researching for their MA. They analyze a portrait by Nicholas Hilliard, suggesting it depicts Teerlinc as the Unknown Lady. Teerlinc's status as Elizabeth I's official painter raises her profile in the male-dominated art world of the period.