Anne Boleyn Artefacts: A Journey Through Her Books
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- 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.theannebol...
The Alamire Choir - • Anne Boleyn's Songbook...
Me holding Anne Boleyn's Books of Hours - • Claire Ridgway holds A...
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
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.
It was a very emotional experience. I'd seen the books so many times, but to hold them was incredible.
Books are such intimate possessions. ❤
Yes!
DNA! Never thought about that! ❤🎉❤🎉❤
Loved this Thank you Claire 🙏🙏💜🎵🎵🦋
Thank you, Claire....what a joy to actually see and hold these items❤
It really was!
Lovely book illustrations.
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!
The illuminations in them really are stunning even after all this time.
Just wonderful, thanks for sharing this with us. A few minutes rewardingly spent.
Thank you Claire. Fascinating.
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!
Thank you!
I admire that Queen Anne tried to stop Henry from looting the monasteries. She really thought there should be schools.
Claire what is the best book on Henry viii
I love J J Scaribrick's biography and then David Starkey's "Virtuous Prince", which looks at his early life.
Awesome video Claire! Thank you!❤
Thanks Claire.
Great video
Thank you Claire ❤
Question though, is there any doubt that those books of hours were once owned by Anne Boleyn? Besides the signatures and inscriptions, how do we know? Also are those signatures and inscriptions authentic? Is there any chance they could be forged signatures and inscriptions added later. 🤔
No, there's no doubt that these belonged to Anne at some point, but were then passed on. It was quite common for people to inscribe their Books of Hours. Kate McCaffrey has done major research and has found all kinds of other inscriptions that aren't visible with the naked eye, which show how these books were passed on and who owned them. See www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hidden-inscriptions-discovered-anne-boleyns-execution-prayer-book-180977770/
@@anneboleynfiles So you believe it was Anne who inscribed and signed her parts and not someone else?
@@Shane-Flanagan yes, definitely. They're in keeping with her handwriting.
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!
You're so welcome! Thank you.
Wow, George sure had a way with words❤️
He really did, and at points, it's definitely quite tongue in cheek, I feel, false modesty and humour.
I feel obliged to mention I'm a man. Anyways, as all supporters of the great Queen Anne Boleyn, I state I'm a huge supporter. Your channel is bodatious, your respect and admiration for this unique and gigantic historical person is proper, it's the way all of us supporters of the queen feel and all of us interested in history, especially English, British history and hope you'll inspire millions to delve into the life of this greatest of queens.
Hi Claire. Can you please explain what does "Remember me when you do pray, that hope doth lead from day to day" mean? English is not my first language and I can't understand what she meant by that. Also, thanks for the video ❤
It's just Anne asking to be remembered in people's prayers and for her hope to be renewed daily, to have hope in her life. I think she's talking about her hope in Christ.
@@anneboleynfiles Thanks 🥰🥰
Thanks for the beautiful ❤ videos x
I love all your videos ❤ they actually help me de-stress
Oh, I'm so glad!
@@anneboleynfiles ❤️
Wow what an interesting collection
Loved this video so much that I've listened more than once.
Amazing ! Thank you ❤
Very good
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I'm reading Alison Weir's "The Six Wives of Henry VIII". One page says Henry had a book called "The Tragedy About Anne" because he "foresaw" this. (Page 329 paperback version). Does that book exist? Then or now? And I just read Henry and Jane were buried where one of Anne's sons was buried. Not sure how it's making me feel. Lol
I can't remember off the top of my head, but I believe he did write something in a little book he had about Anne. No, it hasn't survived.
With regards to the burial vault, it's an infant of Queen Anne, the Stuart queen, not Anne Boleyn.
@@anneboleynfiles thank you.
George Boleyn was a great writer and wit!
Yes!
Thank you Claire. ❤
You’re welcome 😊
It’s such a special treat to have a notification from The Tudor Society and you! How wonderful that these beautiful treasures survive. To think her actual DNA is on the books! ❤️