Anne Boleyn Artefacts: A Journey Through Her Books

The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society
The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society
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Published 2024-05-30
In this video, I dive into the fascinating world of Anne Boleyn's books and manuscripts. Inspired by your questions during my recent Q&A sessions, I've curated a selection of my favourite texts linked to Anne, each with its unique story and significance.

Join me as I explore:

Anne's cherished Books of Hours, including personal inscriptions and messages exchanged with Henry VIII.
- The touching dedication from her brother George Boleyn in a translated religious work.
- The mysterious Wyatt Prayer Book, linked to Anne through legend and family lore.
- The intriguing Anne Boleyn Songbook, filled with musical compositions from her time.

Discover the personal and historical significance of these precious artefacts. For more in-depth information, don't miss the references and links provided!

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Watch now and uncover Anne Boleyn's literary treasures!

Links:

The Wyatt Prayer Book - www.theanneboleynfiles.com/anne-boleyn-and-the-wya…

The Alamire Choir -    • Anne Boleyn's Songbook: Liber generat...  

Me holding Anne Boleyn's Books of Hours -    • Claire Ridgway holds Anne Boleyn's bo...  

Book recommendations:
"The Books of King Henry VIII and his Wives" by James Carley
"George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat” by Clare Cherry and Claire Ridgway
All Comments (21)
  • @alancumming6407
    The inscription written by George in the 'Epistles and Gospels' really does allow quite a magical glimpse into the relationship between the two siblings. I can't imagine what it must have been like to hold Anne's Book of Hours. However, it seems entirely fitting that a treasured possession Anne once held should find it's way, centuries later, into the hands of the lady who has done so much to forward her cause. Thank you Claire for this fascinating broadcast.
  • @Calla-sl8gd
    Hi Claire! Good video as always. I think what attracts me so much to Anne's books of hours are the colors ~~ still bold and vibrant after hundreds of years. Thanks again for the video ~~ take good care!
  • @SurferJoe1
    Just wonderful, thanks for sharing this with us. A few minutes rewardingly spent.
  • @wednesdayschild3627
    I admire that Queen Anne tried to stop Henry from looting the monasteries. She really thought there should be schools.
  • @kazoolibra7322
    Thank you, Claire....what a joy to actually see and hold these items❤
  • @eveywrens
    Hi Claire, I enjoyed your video on your visit to Hever Castle to see, and to hold, Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours. What an amazing experience! Learning about other books that belonged to or were associated with Anne brings a richer understanding of her as a person. Much appreciated after years of one-dimensional portrayals of her as an ambitious, scheming home wrecker, and shrewish, jealous wife. I especially love the idea that could be musical compositions attributed to Anne. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers!
  • @NYCEllieMonster
    Hi Claire! This is such a TREAT!! Your point of view has been so key to my enjoyment of learning more about this time period. Thank you for sharing your passion!