Category Archives: Exhibitions

The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Rediscovered at the National Portrait Gallery

Major Paintings and Treasures of Tudor Monarchs Brought Together For The First Time The National Portrait Gallery has announced a new free exhibition of Tudor portraits starting in September. ‘Highlighting groundbreaking new research undertaken as part of the Gallery’s ‘Making … Continue reading

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My visit to ‘Elizabeth I & Her People’ exhibition

The ‘Elizabeth I & Her People’ exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is a must see. Not only are there wonderful portraits on display but there also some very interesting objects as well. ‘This exhibition explores the story of the … Continue reading

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Two new free displays at the National Portrait Gallery

Queens and Consorts: Likeness in Life and Death This free display opens at the National Portrait Gallery in room 3 on 12th June. Running until 28th February 2014, the display looks at the comparison between portraits and copies of tomb … Continue reading

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Secrets of the Vatican Archives in Mail on Sunday Live Magazine

The Mail on Sunday’s ‘Live Magazine’ has an article about the secrets of the Vatican Archives. There are a few Tudor era related items mentioned (all of which were on display at the Lux in Arcana exhibition in Rome last … Continue reading

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New Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition

Natalie at On The Tudor Trail has posted details of a new exhibition about Mary Queen of Scots at the National Museum of Scotland next year. On the Tudor Trail – Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition

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