earlymusicTOFeb 8
Robert #Fayrfax (23 April 1464 – 24 October 1521) was an English #Renaissance composer, considered the most prominent and influential of the reigns of Kings #HenryVII and #HenryVIII of England.
He became a Gentleman of the #ChapelRoyal by 6 December 1497.
… His work was a major influence on later composers, including John Taverner (1490–1545) and Thomas Tallis (1505–85).”
« Magnificat Regale à 5 »
https://youtu.be/j7k273SVNpk (14:24)
The #CardinallsMusick #AndrewCarwood #DavidSkinner
50+ MusicNov 7
#OnThisDay in 1507, First named reference to royal trumpeter John Blanke, the first black person whose image survives from Tudor England, in payment for services by #HenryVII.
Claire RidgwayAug 22, 2025
#OTD in 1485: Richard III was killed at Bosworth.
Henry Tudor emerged victorious, married Elizabeth of York, and forged a new dynasty — the Tudors.
https://www.tudorsociety.com/the-battle-of-bosworth-field-and-the-beginning-of-the-tudor-dynasty/
#OnThisDay #RichardIII #HenryVII #Bosworth #Tudors #WarsOfTheRoses
The Battle of Bosworth Field and the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty - The Tudor Society

On this day in history, 22nd August 1485, the last Plantagenet king, Richard III, was killed when his Yorkist forces met those of Lancastrian Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Henry claimed the throne as Henry VII and went on to marry Richard's niece, Elizabeth of York, daughter of King Edward IV, thus uniting the royal houses of York and Lancaster. It was the start of a new dynasty of the throne of England: the Tudors.

The Tudor Society
Claire RidgwayJul 27, 2025
England’s first official voyage to the New World didn’t sail from London—but from Bristol in 1497, led by Italian explorer John Cabot and backed by Henry VII. It was the quiet start of England’s empire…
https://bit.ly/4on1fJ8
#TudorHistory #JohnCabot #MaritimeHistory #HenryVII
The Tiny Tudor Ship that Crossed the Atlantic - John Cabot and The Matthew - The Tudor Society

England's very first official voyage of exploration to the New World didn't begin in London—or even under an Englishman's command. It began in Bristol in 1497 and was undertaken by Italian entrepreneur John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto). Backed by Henry VII, Cabot's bold journey in search of Asia, but actually to the coast of North America, marked the quiet beginnings of England's imperial story—decades before Henry VIII or Elizabeth I ever dreamed of global power...

The Tudor Society
David Palk#RejoinEU 💖🇪🇺🕊🌈Mar 26, 2025
/2 #photography #construction #steels A long time ago, I was 'trade'. Contractor & ltd. company. Loved every minute. I know exactly what's occurring here. The #HenryVII visitors, study centre (bloody #Tudors!) & 'community' centre. Another tourist honeypot in the centre of #Pembroke. Squillions of £'s, now overrunning, over budget and for the benefit of whom pray tell?
David Palk#RejoinEU 💖🇪🇺🕊🌈Mar 26, 2025
1/ #photography #construction #steels #black&white A long time ago, I was 'trade'. Contractor & ltd. company. Loved every minute. I know exactly what's occurring here. The #HenryVII visitors, study centre (bloody #Tudors!) & 'community' centre. Another tourist honeypot in the centre of #Pembroke. Squillions of £'s, now overrunning, over budget and for the benefit of whom pray tell?
Claire RidgwayJan 28, 2025

📜 Three Kings, One Day! 👑

28 Jan marks the birth of Henry VII, the death of Henry VIII & the accession of Edward VI. A day that shaped the Tudor dynasty!

Dive into the history: https://bit.ly/4jrqbMW

#TudorHistory #OTD #HenryVII #HenryVIII #EdwardVI

A birth, death and accession - The Tudor Society

Today is a date packed with significance in Tudor history - it’s Henry VII’s birthday, the anniversary of the death of Henry VIII, and the anniversary of the accession of Edward VI. Let’s take a closer look at how these three monumental events shaped the Tudor dynasty. First, let’s go back to 28th January 1457, when Henry Tudor was born at Pembroke Castle in Wales.

The Tudor Society
David Palk#RejoinEU 💖🇪🇺🕊🌈Jan 11, 2025
#EU #FlagWall #Flag I hope this explains my #Flagman nom de guerre.
Of course 'ours' is central, safeguarding my 🇩🇪 #Germany freunde, 1 for #Pembroke, #Ted is reprising my role in #EUFM #FlagMafia 🇪🇺😎 &the #Lion is #Henryvii #standard. Alles klaar? ✊🏾❤️🇪🇺
Claire RidgwayDec 17, 2024

Today, I’m answering the top ten most frequently asked questions about King Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch.
Who was Henry VII, and how did he change history forever?
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/uncovering-the-first-tudor-king-henry-vii/

#HenryVII #HenryTudor #tudordynasty #tudors

Uncovering the First Tudor King: Henry VII - The Anne Boleyn Files

Today, I'm answering the top ten most frequently asked questions about King Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch. Who was Henry VII, and how did he change history forever? From his stunning victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field to his clever handling of rebellious pretenders and the economy, I delve into the life and time of Henry VII.

The Anne Boleyn Files
Graham WardAug 28, 2024
How Henry VIII accidentally changed the way we write history
https://theconversation.com/how-henry-viii-accidentally-changed-the-way-we-write-history-235279 #histondons @histodons #HenryVII
How Henry VIII accidentally changed the way we write history

Henry unwittingly set in motion a series of events that would forever change how English scholars would access the primary sources used in historical research.

The Conversation