December 15
Through the eyes of King Henry VIII and his Queen Anne Boleyn - the Windows of Thornbury Castle

Thank you to author Sandra Vasoli for sharing these beautiful photos that she took at Thornbury Castle. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed at Thornbury Castle, the former home of Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, from 14th to 23rd August 1535 as part of their royal progress. You can read more about their progress in Claire's article "Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s 1535 royal progress".

Windows from the Duke's Bedchamber, the suite used by Henry in August 1535

Anne's bedchamber and the windows overlooking the castle lawns

Through the magnificent oriel windows

Sandra Vasoli, author of Anne Boleyn’s Letter from the Tower and the Je Anne Boleyn novels, earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and biology from Villanova University before embarking on a thirty-five-year career in human resources for a large international company.

Having written essays, stories, and articles all her life, Vasoli was prompted by her overwhelming fascination with the Tudor dynasty to try her hand at writing both historical fiction and non-fiction. While researching what would eventually become her Je Anne Boleyn series, Vasoli was granted unprecedented access to the Papal Library. There she was able to read the original love letters from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn—an event that contributed greatly to her research and writing.

A wonderful holiday giveaway

You can enter Sandra's HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY! by signing up for her newsletter between now and December 31st for your chance to win a B necklace, a cameo of Elizabeth I, or a set of Je Anne Boleyn books! Go to https://sandravasoli.com/newsletter/