Category: Picture of the Week

Dining and kitchen area at the Shakespeare Birthplace. Photo May 2015

As much as I love looking at the kitchens in the old castles and houses when I travel, today (Thanksgiving in the US) is definitely a day I appreciate modern kitchen appliances!

Gardens at Hall’s Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon. Photo May 2015

St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Photo May 2015.

Outside the walls of Kenilworth Castle. Photo May 2015.

Reproduction clothing of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York at Oxburgh Hall. Photo May 2015.

In honor of the anniversary of Henry VII’s coronation today! Henry VII and Elizabeth of York visited Oxburgh in the late 1490s and these reproduction outfits were on display on the upper floor of the Hall when I visited.

At Hampton Court Palace. Photo May 2015.

Sorry this is a day late – my fault this time, not my webhost. We were hosting a conference the last two days at work and I was just too busy to do anything else!

The town of Blakeney, England, viewed from the Norfolk Coast Path. Photo May 2015

As I mentioned back in Picture of the Week #427, this town has long been an interest of mine because of possible ties to my mother’s family, so it was a thrill to get a chance to visit in person. Blakeney was an important seaport from medieval times until about 20th century when it silted over too much to be commercially useful. It’s a nice seaside holiday town now though!

Norwich Cathedral. Photo May 2015

(This is a day late since my webhost was having issues yesterday. Frustrating, but at least it wasn’t something that I goofed up myself!)

In the cloisters of Peterborough Cathedral. Photo May 2015.

Looking towards the Mary Arden Inn from the Arden Farmhouse. Photo May 2015.

I stayed at the Mary Arden Inn for a couple of nights on my last trip to the UK and it’s a nice spot to stay to explore Stratford and other Shakespeare Birthplace Trust properties. It’s right across the street from Mary Arden’s Farm – which I didn’t initially realize when I booked the room – and also a short walk to the train station to go into Stratford.

The Pages’ Chamber at Hampton Court Palace. Photo May 2015.

Part of the woodland walk on the Blickling Estate. Photo May 2015.

I was so happy to see bluebells still hanging around when I was in England that year since I hadn’t had much of a chance to see any on previous visits!

Oxburgh Hall and gardens. Photo May 2015.

Light projection of Richard III’s skeleton in its burial spot. Photo May 2015.

The spot where Richard’s grave was found is covered in a clear plexiglass floor so you can see the area. The light projection fades on and off and shows how the skeleton was arranged in the grave when it was discovered under a carpark (now former carpark) in Leicester, England.

Wider view of the Bosworth Battlefield display. Photo May 2015.

The closer view was featured back in 2016 in Picture of the Week #406.

Approaching the Bosworth Battlefield memorial sundial, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park. Photo May 2015.

(This is a little wider view of the sundial seen in Picture of the Week #344)

Four deeds related to the Shakespeare Birthplace property, dated from 1575 to 1647. On display in the museum adjacent to the Shakespeare Birthplace House. Photo May 2015.

Church Gate Tea Room Bed & Breakfast, Castle Acre, Norfolk. Photo May 2015.

Yeah, not especially Tudor-related this week, but definitely within short walking distance to a lot of history! This was the place where I stayed for a couple of nights back in 2015. I think this particular property is no longer a B&B, but there are others in town if you’re looking for a nice weekend away!

The high altar of Peterborough Cathedral. Photo May 2015.

Old tree in the gardens at Hall’s Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon. Photo May 2015.