Sunday Short Takes

A few of these stories were actually from over a week ago, but just now made it into the round-up!

* Greys Court ‘hidden’ buildings revealed by heatwaveThe heatwave has revealed the site of former buildings at a 16th-Century mansion in Oxfordshire through severely parched areas of grass.

* Woking Palace fire started by arsonist – This is the third time the palace remains have been attacked by arson in two years.

* Assessment of Two Portraits Identified as Lady Jane Grey Dudley in the Collection at Syon House – From Dr. Stephan Edwards. An interesting read!

* The Mary Tudor Pearl will be unveiled to the public for the first time at Masterpiece London 2013

* The King’s Lost Bed on BBC4’s “Secret Knowledge” programHistorian and broadcaster Jonathan Foyle believes he has uncovered a remarkable piece of furniture – the marriage bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.

And related to the above link:

* Henry VII bed to go on display at Auckland Castle

And finally –

* Video of the Mary Queen of Scots exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland, from The Scotsman. (If the embedded video doesn’t work, here’s the link)

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