Jane Seymour/ Hampton Court & Sylvester Bowden.
Hello again,
As promised on Sunday, here is Pam's latest article about Henry VIII.
I hope you enjoy it .....!
Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour were betrothed a day after Anne Boleyn‘s execution in 1536. They were quickly married at Whitehall just ten days after. In 1537 Janeretired to Hampton Court to prepare for the birth of their child. Henry was thrilled when she gave birth tohis long awaited son, Prince Edward on October 12th. Henry’s joy was short lived. On October 18th Jane became ill with childbed fever and died on the 24th. Henry went into mourning for several months after.
Hampton Court Palace was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey between 1515 and 1530. Cardinal Wolsey later felt compelled togift his home to Henry VIII. Henry made many additions to the palace. In the Tudor parts of the palacehe added many structures from his own apartments,to the kitchens, the Chapel Royal, the Great Hall and tennis courts.
The astronomical clock added in 1540 was madeby Nicholas Oursian. Henry laid out the overall plan forgardens in which the basic structure can be seen todayat Hampton Court.
Today many romance novels feature castles as the back drop for their stories. Castles bring us our dark but tormented heroes with mystery.I have interviewed, Sylvester Bowden, a Mr. Romance winner and cover model to get his take on what he thinks about the fascinating covers he is on.
Why do you think that castles are an interest to many? And what if anything intrigues you about them?
I think that castles are interesting to many because they find castles to be fascinating. Many find castles to be a part of history. What intrigues me is that I find castles have unique features in different ways. For example, castles can be intimidating, romantic, history of a solid foundation, and has a vast internal area for creativity from an architectural stand point.
What do you know about King Henry VIII & His Six Wives?
All I know is that Henry VIII got away with all those wives! ((wink))
Would you ever contemplate Six Wives?
I know they call me Sly, but I would have to let someone else contemplate Six Wives.
What, so far if anything, have you learned about beingthe Dark Castle Lord, by being on a romance cover and working with the industry?
In the romance industry, you have to have the desire to portray a character that supports a Dark Castle Lord, or any other past Century character(s). You can’t just put on a costume and take the name. You have to feel the part. It goes a long way!!
For more information on Sly please visit his web site at Sly Bowden
Look for my next article which will feature Anne of Cleves/Richmond Palace & Peter DeCicco.
Pam
As promised on Sunday, here is Pam's latest article about Henry VIII.
I hope you enjoy it .....!
Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour were betrothed a day after Anne Boleyn‘s execution in 1536. They were quickly married at Whitehall just ten days after. In 1537 Janeretired to Hampton Court to prepare for the birth of their child. Henry was thrilled when she gave birth tohis long awaited son, Prince Edward on October 12th. Henry’s joy was short lived. On October 18th Jane became ill with childbed fever and died on the 24th. Henry went into mourning for several months after.
Hampton Court Palace was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey between 1515 and 1530. Cardinal Wolsey later felt compelled togift his home to Henry VIII. Henry made many additions to the palace. In the Tudor parts of the palacehe added many structures from his own apartments,to the kitchens, the Chapel Royal, the Great Hall and tennis courts.
The astronomical clock added in 1540 was madeby Nicholas Oursian. Henry laid out the overall plan forgardens in which the basic structure can be seen todayat Hampton Court.
Today many romance novels feature castles as the back drop for their stories. Castles bring us our dark but tormented heroes with mystery.I have interviewed, Sylvester Bowden, a Mr. Romance winner and cover model to get his take on what he thinks about the fascinating covers he is on.
Why do you think that castles are an interest to many? And what if anything intrigues you about them?
I think that castles are interesting to many because they find castles to be fascinating. Many find castles to be a part of history. What intrigues me is that I find castles have unique features in different ways. For example, castles can be intimidating, romantic, history of a solid foundation, and has a vast internal area for creativity from an architectural stand point.
What do you know about King Henry VIII & His Six Wives?
All I know is that Henry VIII got away with all those wives! ((wink))
Would you ever contemplate Six Wives?
I know they call me Sly, but I would have to let someone else contemplate Six Wives.
What, so far if anything, have you learned about beingthe Dark Castle Lord, by being on a romance cover and working with the industry?
In the romance industry, you have to have the desire to portray a character that supports a Dark Castle Lord, or any other past Century character(s). You can’t just put on a costume and take the name. You have to feel the part. It goes a long way!!
For more information on Sly please visit his web site at Sly Bowden
Look for my next article which will feature Anne of Cleves/Richmond Palace & Peter DeCicco.
Pam
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