Curated OER
Etc: France & England During Norman to Tudor Period, 1194 1337
Map of France and England during the Norman to Tudor Period.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Queen Mary Tudor of England
An image of "Queen Mary Tudor of England", created by Anthonis Mor Van Dashorst in 1554 (Oil on panel, 109 x 84 cm).
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Tudor: Elizabethan Life
This site contains small paragraphs with information about different aspects of Elizabethan life.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Henry Viii (1491 1547)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature contains links to many biographies of Henry VIII. Includes a compilation of works written by Henry VIII.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Tudor Place
A home, designed by Capitol designer Dr. William Thornton, and containing a collection of artifacts of George Washington and Martha Washington.
Other
Skelton and Barclay, Medieval and Modern
This is a scholarly survey of Early Tudor literature by David Carlson, University of Ottawa.
Other
English History: Katharine Parr
Two brief accounts of the life of the sixth wife of Henry VIII, Katharine Parr from EnglishHistory.net. There are also images of her and letters that she wrote.
Other
English History: Katharine of Aragon
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
Other
English History's Edward Vi
A history of the life of King Edward VI, son of Henry VII and Jane Seymour is provided.
Other
English History: Catherine Howard
Two accounts of the life of the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard from EnglishHistory.net. The site also includes images of her.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Tudor: Elizabethan Theatre
This is a general information site on the history of Elizabethan theatre, and points out that Shakespeare and Marlowe were two of the playwrights of the time.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King
Have you ever wondered why King Henry VIII had six wives, why he looked the way he did, or what things he liked to do? Explore this site and learn all about King Henry VIII from clothes to power to love.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
PBS series about Henry's six wives, which originally aired in 2003, tells each wife's story in her own words. Includes background information about each woman, why she was chosen to be queen, her role as queen, her struggles with her...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter on Henry Divorce 1533
A letter by Thomas Cranmer on Henry VIII's divorce, written in 1533 as a firsthand account of Henry's activity.
Other
Port Cities: London
Explore London, past and present. Browse this site by time period (early port to 20th-century port) or topic, or do a site search. A great place to learn about the people and events that contributed to London's markets, industry, growth,...
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Shakespeare's Life and Times
This resource deals with Shakespeare's life, society, drama, art, music, politics and history of that time. The full text to many of Shakespeare's plays is also included.
Other
National Portrait Gallery: Collections: Sitters a Z
This site from the official National Portrait Gallery of the United Kingdom is a resource to search the collection by typing in a subject's name or access the section on artists.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Style Guide: Renaissance
An examination of Renaissance style, as it was practiced in England. See examples of Renaissance architecture, furniture, and designs and learn about the motifs that characterize this style of ornamentation. Also learn about the role...
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Two Strong Women
This unit features Aethelflaed and Anne Askew, two women from two different periods of England's history, who demonstrated great strength and fortitude in their respective eras. Identify similarities and differences of the women and...
Royal Household
British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Elizabeth I (R. 1558 1603)
An overview of Elizabeth I and her reign from Great Britain's official site on the Monarchy. Includes a link to the text of Elizabeth's speech to her troops at Tilbury.
Other
Elizabethi.org: Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth I
This Queen Elizabeth I of England site features many resources, both text and illustrations, about the life and times of the Tudor monarch who lived from 1533-1603.
Other
Eudora Welty Foundation: The House
Features the home and garden of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is built in the Tudor Style. Site also includes Welty's biography.