tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post8548904289218091961..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: ANNE BOLEYN AND THE TOWER OF LONDON (PLUS A GIVEAWAY!)Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-4324321910555745742013-10-03T08:34:50.287-04:002013-10-03T08:34:50.287-04:00Good morning everyone! I'm sorry I've been...Good morning everyone! I'm sorry I've been absent this week--my sweet, sassy grandma stepped into Glory Monday morning and I've been with my family this week. But I'm happy to announce that the winner of the Buckingham Palace tour guide is. . .Kathleen! Congratulation! I'll be getting in touch with you this weekend! Thanks to everyone for dropping by.Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91031458797554267172013-10-02T16:11:08.669-04:002013-10-02T16:11:08.669-04:00J Smith, this was a very interesting explanation o...J Smith, this was a very interesting explanation of the History of the Ravens. Thanks Patty for this history lesson. Those people sure killed a lot of wives who didn't please them, iy seems. The man wasn't smart enough to know he was the cause of his first child being a girl, not his wife. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)commaudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53306996510252968302013-09-30T22:25:56.854-04:002013-09-30T22:25:56.854-04:00Enjoyed the post, & the pics, Patty! Thanks!
...Enjoyed the post, & the pics, Patty! Thanks!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)combontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33707525320106482312013-09-30T19:10:41.058-04:002013-09-30T19:10:41.058-04:00Such an interesting post! Thank you for sharing y...Such an interesting post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip. You have provided a taste of Europe for those of us who couldn't be there ourselves. Thanks again!<br /><br />melback at cebridge dot netMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89444506572062367492013-09-30T10:55:16.292-04:002013-09-30T10:55:16.292-04:00Hi! I found this explanation at http://www.fortea...Hi! I found this explanation at http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/879/myths_of_the_raven.html:<br /><br />According to tradition, the curious raven prophecy can be traced back to the “Merry Monarch”, Charles II (1660-1685). On 22 June 1675, the King established the Royal Observatory at the Tower of London, housed in the north-eastern turret of the White Tower. The Royal Astronomer, John Flamsteed (1646-1719), allegedly complained to the King that the birds were interfering with his celestial observations. Charles therefore ordered their demise – only to be forewarned by an obscure soothsayer that: “if the ravens left the Tower, the White Tower would collapse and a great disaster befall the Kingdom”. There are various similar versions of the legend, but all maintain that a horrible catastrophe would be visited upon the country if all the ravens quit the Tower. After hearing the warning, the King decreed that at least six ravens be kept at the Tower at all times to prevent such a calamity. Now the birds’ wings are routinely clipped so they cannot escape.<br /><br />Thanks for the contest! pudy68 @ gmail dot comJ Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125211597501181219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33893076210229035282013-09-30T09:24:34.351-04:002013-09-30T09:24:34.351-04:00The ravens are traditionally believed to protect t...The ravens are traditionally believed to protect the Crown and the Tower; the superstition is: "If the Tower of London ravens leave, the Crown will fall and Britain with it." I think the old English king and queen stories are just fascinating!!! And quite scary too!! :)<br />~Joanna<br /><br />JoannaChiasson(at)Yahoo(dot)comZachandZoesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737781104880776540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-50751363658785512562013-09-30T09:14:51.988-04:002013-09-30T09:14:51.988-04:00Great pictures! What a crazy history that was. Great pictures! What a crazy history that was. Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-55398999454958372962013-09-30T08:57:49.343-04:002013-09-30T08:57:49.343-04:00Hi Patty, that was a fun tour! Thanks for sharing....Hi Patty, that was a fun tour! Thanks for sharing. So what is the trick to get the Beefeaters to have their photo taken with you? : )Carrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826925659212058893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82513271617747542082013-09-30T08:35:47.524-04:002013-09-30T08:35:47.524-04:00Lovely pictures! I must confess, I've never un...Lovely pictures! I must confess, I've never understood Henry VIII. If ever there was a case for elected leadership of a country rather than hereditary monarchy, surely Henry VIII was it. I just can't understand why the people of England didn't stand up and do something about it. Instead they just sat around and said "Oh, he's our king so I guess we'll follow a crazed lunatic who likes killing people for no reason." I think I'm to Americanized and populist to ever understand English history. I mean, I can understand the facts, just not why British citizens would allow some of this stuff to happen. But then, I suppose the British weren't citizens back then, they were subjects. The difference between those two terms probably tells you a lot right there. Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40313901424440219692013-09-30T07:49:02.846-04:002013-09-30T07:49:02.846-04:00Great post, Patty. Wish I could have tagged along ...Great post, Patty. Wish I could have tagged along on your trip to London. The reign of Henry VIII was a pivotal time in world history and one of my favorites to read about. How neat that you got to see where it all took place.Louise M. Gougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-57252842368389551432013-09-30T00:42:48.758-04:002013-09-30T00:42:48.758-04:00At least six ravens are kept at the Tower at all t...At least six ravens are kept at the Tower at all times, in accordance with the belief that if they are absent, the kingdom will fall.<br />Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]netLane Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952459499802207852noreply@blogger.com