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Flat in Grade II-listed warehouse connected to the mysterious sinking of the Mary Rose on the market for £750k

The gunpowder mill on Java Wharf made the munitions that may have sunk King Henry VIII’s favourite ship

Evening Standard

Where is Bridgerton filmed? The real-life locations from the Netflix show

Here are the palaces, parks and stately homes that form the programme’s regal backdrop

The Independent UK

Tate Britain's Now You See Us: 10 firsts of extraordinary women artists in Britain, abandoned by art history

This groundbreaking exhibition re-introduces 110 forgotten female professional artists. Here are 10 of the trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations of artists

Evening Standard

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Shardlake review – murderous monks ignite this magnificent CJ Sansom story

Sean Bean gloriously channels his inner-Cromwell in this tale of a loner lawyer investigating a gruesome decapitation at a Tudor monastery. It’s mean, moody – and the perfect tribute to its author who died this week

The Guardian - UK

‘I know what it’s like to be stared at’: Shardlake star Arthur Hughes on playing CJ Sansom’s disabled Tudor sleuth

He was the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC. As he appears as Shardlake, the star recalls the parts that made him – and explains why this latest character is like the Lone Ranger

The Guardian - UK

The Other Boleyn Girl review – the sexual strategising of the conniving Boleyn family brought sharply to life

Mike Poulton’s adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s novel shows how the sisters refuse to be passive victims

The Guardian - UK

Off to the Tower! BBC celebrates 15 years of Horrible Histories with brand new episode

The BBC has marked Horrible Histories' 15th anniversary with a new episode of the beloved comedy show all about the Tower of London.

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Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States review – gorgeously recognisable, but is that enough?

The British-Nigerian artist’s first solo London show in more than two decades is full of his signature beautiful African fabrics subverting familiar colonial figures – just like the last one

The Guardian - UK

Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light First-Look Images Released

Get ready for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, featuring a stellar cast and a compelling storyline set to captivate audi...

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Experience: I’m a full-time Henry VIII impersonator

Some schoolkids are clearly nervous. One asked if I’d ever killed a child

The Guardian - UK

Film show: Jude Law is a beleaguered Henry VIII in 'Firebrand'

Karim Aïnouz’s latest film "Firebrand" zooms in on Henry VIII's final wife, Catherine Parr, with Alicia Vikander taking on the regal role. Critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why she enjoyed Law's interpretation of the English king. Also, French actor Grégory Gadebois embodies a priest dealing with his own problematic past…

France 24

Fate of precious Henry VIII stained glass in dispute as ‘haunted house’ auction halted at last minute

Intervention by conservationists halts sale of 1530s roundel from Grade-I listed manor, created to celebrate king’s union with Anne Boleyn

The Guardian - UK

The King William’s College quiz 2023 – the answers

At Christmas, we published the 119th unfeasibly tricky general knowledge paper from the Isle of Man school. Did you dare to give it a try? Here are the answers

The Guardian - UK

Game of Thrones star Sean Bean takes on another bloody and brutal historical drama in trailer for new Disney Plus murder mystery

“Why in this house of God do I smell secrets and fear?”

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‘Unambiguous proof’: medieval archbishop revealed as lost English saint

Historian at English Heritage uncovered entry about Thurstan in a service book from Pontefract Priory, which was laid waste during the Reformation

The Guardian - UK

A killer’s muse, a goddess, or actually a man? … 10 things you need to know about the Mona Lisa

The protesters who threw pumpkin soup at the world’s most famous painting have made headlines around the world. But what is it that makes Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece so alluring?

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Firebrand: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything to know about the Jude Law historical drama

Jude Law stars as Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr in Firebrand. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

Evening Standard

Wolf Hall: Mark Rylance and star-studded cast return for final series, plus Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall

The celebrated actor will be reprising his role as the scheming Thomas Cromwell one last time

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Where to watch Wolf Hall season 1 as the BBC announces season 2 of the intense Tudor drama

Wondering where to watch Wolf Hall? We've got you covered as it's confirmed Mark Rylance will reprise his role as Thomas Cromwell

The Independent UK

BBC Wolf Hall team to reunite for Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror and the Light, final book of Cromwell Trilogy

Series follows 2015 adaptation of first two books in Mantel’s series

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Wolf Hall 2: The Mirror and the Light — release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Wolf Hall 2: The Mirror and the Light will see Mark Rylance return to play Henry VIII's advisor Thomas Cromwell.

Evening Standard

Tudor gatehouse formerly used as a spectators' gallery for Henry VIII's hunts for sale for £2m

The gatehouse was built in the 16th century as part of Bolebroke Castle, Henry VIII's hunting lodge

Evening Standard

London's 23 wildest nights out EVER

Ancient Rome? Pah. London is where the wildest parties happen. And below we revisit 23 of the capital’s most outrageous ever

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman road used by key historical figures discovered in cottage garden

The road dates back almost 2,000 years and the cottage’s residents had no idea it was there until approached by an archaeologist who organised a dig.

Zenger

Every Home Has A Ghost: Haunting Stories From Dunster, Somerset

Britain's Most Haunted Village: Dunster Filled with Ghostly Tales of Monks, Soldiers, and Witches

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