Miniature mediaeval monarchs – and their consorts

A few months ago, I listened to a very interesting talk that was given by a lady who makes porcelain miniature dolls.  I was particularly interested to see that she had brought along her miniatures of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and later discovered that the picture on the back of her business card… Continue reading Miniature mediaeval monarchs – and their consorts

The Legendary Ten Seconds: Sagas of the South West

A Princess of Aragon   She landed in Plymouth on a Saturday The reception plans in disarray Shaken by a channel storm Her entourage looking all forlorn   The English Autumn she would see The leaves falling from every tree A Princess of Aragon Her journey told in this song   The Spaniards fell to… Continue reading The Legendary Ten Seconds: Sagas of the South West