Danie Burton
@princessburton.bsky.social
Historian, history blogger, heritage worker. Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer, biography of Anthony Woodville out now. Article Yorkists under Henry VII in September 2017 Ricardian Bulletin.
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Danie Burton
@princessburton.bsky.social
· Oct 29
Just received this review from Amanda over on Goodreads for Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer. Wow, what a lovely review!! 🥰 I’ve felt unwell for the last few days and this has cheered me up no end! ❤️❤️
Clara Grant was pioneering in terms of the style of education as a teacher, but in terms of her charity work in London’s East End. Find out more her, and her work, in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #poverty #londonhistory wp.me/pagtWm-Y0
Clara Grant and Farthing Bundles
I came across the story of Clara Grant and her charitable efforts in the poverty stricken communities of London’s East End by accident. I was researching something else and her name cropped up. As …
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January 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Clara Grant was pioneering in terms of the style of education as a teacher, but in terms of her charity work in London’s East End. Find out more her, and her work, in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #poverty #londonhistory wp.me/pagtWm-Y0
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Yesterday, nearing the end of a magical library fellowship, I called up The Rules of Civility, a conduct book written originally in French but very popular in Restoration England. Curiously someone has written “A Tanner” in the right-hand margin…
January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Yesterday, nearing the end of a magical library fellowship, I called up The Rules of Civility, a conduct book written originally in French but very popular in Restoration England. Curiously someone has written “A Tanner” in the right-hand margin…
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Beyond the old Norman entrance of Skipton Castle is the gem that is Conduit Court. This paved and cobbled courtyard, surrounded by a range of domestic Tudor buildings, contains the famous yew tree reputedly planted by Lady Anne Clifford. The courtyard takes its
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Beyond the old Norman entrance of Skipton Castle is the gem that is Conduit Court. This paved and cobbled courtyard, surrounded by a range of domestic Tudor buildings, contains the famous yew tree reputedly planted by Lady Anne Clifford. The courtyard takes its
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Exciting discovery!
Mind you, I'm still hoping that we one day find a book written by a medieval housewife describing daily life in detail, especially about all the bathing they did ;)
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Mind you, I'm still hoping that we one day find a book written by a medieval housewife describing daily life in detail, especially about all the bathing they did ;)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Priceless' medieval Shrewsbury school text found to be unique
The 14th Century manuscript has been found to be the only complete copy of Richard Rolle's text.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Exciting discovery!
Mind you, I'm still hoping that we one day find a book written by a medieval housewife describing daily life in detail, especially about all the bathing they did ;)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mind you, I'm still hoping that we one day find a book written by a medieval housewife describing daily life in detail, especially about all the bathing they did ;)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Star Chamber at Bolsover Castle was always a talking point with visitors when I used to volunteer there. It's beautiful ceiling and biblical themes are wonderful. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #derbyshire #bolsovercastle wp.me/pagtWm-4O
The Star Chamber at Bolsover Castle
Between 2016 and 2019, I volunteered at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire every summer as a guide. The site is open daily between 10 am and 5 pm in the Summer, with hours altering in Winter.[1] I know …
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January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The Star Chamber at Bolsover Castle was always a talking point with visitors when I used to volunteer there. It's beautiful ceiling and biblical themes are wonderful. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #derbyshire #bolsovercastle wp.me/pagtWm-4O
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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, photo by landscape photographer Paula Beaumont.
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, photo by landscape photographer Paula Beaumont.
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Angelic C15 portal for #ADoorAbleThursday from The Courtauld Gallery. An apparently frame-built door w ledges & studs as ornamentation. A pull-ring is visible on the middle ledge.
While the door is square-headed, the masonry doorway has a more ornate shouldered arch. The door swings away from us.
While the door is square-headed, the masonry doorway has a more ornate shouldered arch. The door swings away from us.
January 22, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Angelic C15 portal for #ADoorAbleThursday from The Courtauld Gallery. An apparently frame-built door w ledges & studs as ornamentation. A pull-ring is visible on the middle ledge.
While the door is square-headed, the masonry doorway has a more ornate shouldered arch. The door swings away from us.
While the door is square-headed, the masonry doorway has a more ornate shouldered arch. The door swings away from us.
Today I gave my talk on the Suffragette Hospital in London, which treated soldiers in the First World War, to the Blue Box charity in Belper. I did an internship with them in 2022 and love to visit their community coffee morning sessions. #belper #suffragette #firstworldwar
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Today I gave my talk on the Suffragette Hospital in London, which treated soldiers in the First World War, to the Blue Box charity in Belper. I did an internship with them in 2022 and love to visit their community coffee morning sessions. #belper #suffragette #firstworldwar
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Roses in Pottery Vase, c. 1910, by #JuliaMcEnteeDillon (American, 1834–1919), who died #otd, Jan 21. Private collection; will be on view in “A Life in Bloom: The Floral Paintings of Julia McEntee Dillon” at the Albany Inst of History & Art (Feb 14–July 26), www.albanyinstitute.org/exhibition/j...
January 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Roses in Pottery Vase, c. 1910, by #JuliaMcEnteeDillon (American, 1834–1919), who died #otd, Jan 21. Private collection; will be on view in “A Life in Bloom: The Floral Paintings of Julia McEntee Dillon” at the Albany Inst of History & Art (Feb 14–July 26), www.albanyinstitute.org/exhibition/j...
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#OTD 21 Jan 1556
#EustaceChapuys died
Imperial Ambassador to #CharlesV at the English court from 1529-45 he witnessed the drama of #HenryVIII ending his 1st marriage & the break with Rome!
He was laid to rest in the Chapel of the College of Savoy he had founded in Louvain
#Tudor
#History
#EustaceChapuys died
Imperial Ambassador to #CharlesV at the English court from 1529-45 he witnessed the drama of #HenryVIII ending his 1st marriage & the break with Rome!
He was laid to rest in the Chapel of the College of Savoy he had founded in Louvain
#Tudor
#History
January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
#OTD 21 Jan 1556
#EustaceChapuys died
Imperial Ambassador to #CharlesV at the English court from 1529-45 he witnessed the drama of #HenryVIII ending his 1st marriage & the break with Rome!
He was laid to rest in the Chapel of the College of Savoy he had founded in Louvain
#Tudor
#History
#EustaceChapuys died
Imperial Ambassador to #CharlesV at the English court from 1529-45 he witnessed the drama of #HenryVIII ending his 1st marriage & the break with Rome!
He was laid to rest in the Chapel of the College of Savoy he had founded in Louvain
#Tudor
#History
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Company of Dutch renaissance courtiers in fab outfits cavort in the Tree of Jesse. Young nun in white looks a bit fearful about the whole production. By Geertgen tot Sint Jans, whose day is today.
January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Company of Dutch renaissance courtiers in fab outfits cavort in the Tree of Jesse. Young nun in white looks a bit fearful about the whole production. By Geertgen tot Sint Jans, whose day is today.
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We visited the good folk of Venice's cemetery island today, and I call this quartet of images 'Magnificent Moustaches I Have Met'.
January 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
We visited the good folk of Venice's cemetery island today, and I call this quartet of images 'Magnificent Moustaches I Have Met'.
Enjoyed an excellent talk at Derby Museums this afternoon listening to how Joseph Wright’s Indian Widow painting fits into historical depictions of Native American women. Throughly enjoyed it!
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Enjoyed an excellent talk at Derby Museums this afternoon listening to how Joseph Wright’s Indian Widow painting fits into historical depictions of Native American women. Throughly enjoyed it!
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Blue tits are widely seen as symbols of cheerfulness, joy, resourcefulness, and adaptability due to their bright appearance, lively nature, and problem-solving abilities.
An attempt to paint on 5x7"paper.
#OriginalArt #Birds #Watercolour
An attempt to paint on 5x7"paper.
#OriginalArt #Birds #Watercolour
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Blue tits are widely seen as symbols of cheerfulness, joy, resourcefulness, and adaptability due to their bright appearance, lively nature, and problem-solving abilities.
An attempt to paint on 5x7"paper.
#OriginalArt #Birds #Watercolour
An attempt to paint on 5x7"paper.
#OriginalArt #Birds #Watercolour
Want to hear more about my research into the Georgian era mills of Derbyshire and what cool things I get to look at working at the Derbyshire Record Office? Then this FREE talk is for you. Come listen to a talk I don’t normally advertise on Thursday 19th February at Chesterfield Library.
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Want to hear more about my research into the Georgian era mills of Derbyshire and what cool things I get to look at working at the Derbyshire Record Office? Then this FREE talk is for you. Come listen to a talk I don’t normally advertise on Thursday 19th February at Chesterfield Library.
The Welsh language could have easily died out after the Act of Union with England. Henry VIII had banned Welsh but in 1588, a Welsh translation of the Bible actually helped save it. Find out more in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-hP
William Morgan and the Welsh Bible
In this modern age, we can often take things for granted. One of those things is how easily we can access information, particularly in our own languages, whatever that may be. In ages past, informa…
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January 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Welsh language could have easily died out after the Act of Union with England. Henry VIII had banned Welsh but in 1588, a Welsh translation of the Bible actually helped save it. Find out more in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-hP
Had a meeting on progress with an exciting development about a project I’ve been discussing for a few years. I’m hoping this time it will go forward. I can’t say much but I am keeping everything crossed that it does go ahead. It will be something you could potentially get involved with.
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Had a meeting on progress with an exciting development about a project I’ve been discussing for a few years. I’m hoping this time it will go forward. I can’t say much but I am keeping everything crossed that it does go ahead. It will be something you could potentially get involved with.
Thanks to Jo Romero for mentioning my man, Anthony Woodville a few times, in her chapter on Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in her latest book Tudor Power couples. Brightened my first day back at work for 2026 reading it on my lunch break. 🥰 #anthonywoodville #fifteenthcentury #tudor #historybook
January 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Thanks to Jo Romero for mentioning my man, Anthony Woodville a few times, in her chapter on Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in her latest book Tudor Power couples. Brightened my first day back at work for 2026 reading it on my lunch break. 🥰 #anthonywoodville #fifteenthcentury #tudor #historybook
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Lady Katherine Gordon married the pretender Perkin Warbeck on this day in 1496
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The Life of Lady Katherine Gordon
By all accounts, Lady Katherine Gordon was a beautiful woman. She was the daughter of a Scottish nobleman with royal connections and married four times, including to the pretender to the English th…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Lady Katherine Gordon married the pretender Perkin Warbeck on this day in 1496
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Just starting reading this as my second NetGalley review. Can’t wait to delve into it! #books #bookreview #blackhistory #worldwartwo
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Just starting reading this as my second NetGalley review. Can’t wait to delve into it! #books #bookreview #blackhistory #worldwartwo
Best thing in this weather. Snuggled up on the sofa, underneath my Christmas tree blanket I was given for Christmas and just 100 pages left of this lovely book I’ve so enjoyed reading. #books #christmasbooks #snug #blanket
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Best thing in this weather. Snuggled up on the sofa, underneath my Christmas tree blanket I was given for Christmas and just 100 pages left of this lovely book I’ve so enjoyed reading. #books #christmasbooks #snug #blanket
Pirates drank rum and gambled, didn't they? Under Captain Bartholomew Roberts, things were different. He preferred drinking tea and set out a code for his men to adhere to. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #pirates wp.me/pagtWm-2M
Captain Bartholomew Roberts: The Tea Drinking Pirate
As someone who loves pirates but doesn’t drink rum (unless it’s Malibu) and instead drinks a lot of tea, I feel I’d have got on well with Captain Bartholomew Roberts. Despite his rather strict rule…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Pirates drank rum and gambled, didn't they? Under Captain Bartholomew Roberts, things were different. He preferred drinking tea and set out a code for his men to adhere to. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #pirates wp.me/pagtWm-2M
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'Although I've read many books on Tudor clothing there were some new facts for me in here. Excellent. Highly recommended' ##Review
http://mybook.to/howtodress
##Tudors ##History ##royalhistory
http://mybook.to/howtodress
##Tudors ##History ##royalhistory
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
'Although I've read many books on Tudor clothing there were some new facts for me in here. Excellent. Highly recommended' ##Review
http://mybook.to/howtodress
##Tudors ##History ##royalhistory
http://mybook.to/howtodress
##Tudors ##History ##royalhistory
The January Newsletter is available now with an update on what's happening history wise this month. #substack #newsletter #history open.substack.com/pub/voyagero...
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The January Newsletter is available now with an update on what's happening history wise this month. #substack #newsletter #history open.substack.com/pub/voyagero...