I know I haven’t done a whole lot with new images or scans lately on the site, but I’m just so happy to finally have a color version of that portrait up (the Daniel Mytens one), that I had to post something about it. Kind of sad, I know, but that’s what happens when you’re a Tudor nut. =)

Discovered during the meeting of a metal detecting club on the Isle of Wight. Neat!

Thanks to Linda for passing this along!

If you’ve ever gone to look at historical sites in London, you are probably familiar with the Blue Plaques. The remains of the Rose Theatre from Elizabethan times is on this year’s short-list. If you want to vote for it, click on the link above!

We had a great time in Maine, relaxing, shopping and various other activities. One place we went was to Big Chicken Barn Books and Antiques , where I found some Tudor related books at some great prices. I’ve been looking for a color version of the full-length portrait of Margaret Tudor (the one at Holyrood) for years, and who knew I’d finally find it in a $3 book in a chicken barn in Maine.

I’ve updated the pen pal messags and query submissions that came in while I was out, and hopefully I’ve now responded to all the emails that I needed to. If I’ve missed one, my apologies!