Finally, one last oddity. If you look at the numbers around the edge, the bottom ones appear to be upside down, which is a rather weird. This is probably because modern clocks evolved from sundials which you looked across to read the time rather than look at face on. This then seems to have been carried over on to mechanical clocks, even though it didn't necessarily make any sense to do so.

#glasgow #tronsteeple #oldclocks #weirdfacts #clockfacts #henryviii

While on the subject of old clocks, have you ever noticed that the Roman numerals used for the number four are IIII and not IV as you might expect. There seems to be no good explanation for this, other than the fact it looks better as it means all the first four numbers contain only Is, the second four are the only ones which contain Vs and the third four are the only ones which contain Xs.

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Have you ever wondered why old public clocks, like this one in the 16th century Tron Steeple in Glasgow, have blue faces with gold numerals and hands? It was a tradition started by Henry the Eight in England based on a verse from the Old Testament (Exodus 39), which quickly became fashionable and spread throughout the UK.

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When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland

In 1513, Henry VIII’s first queen—acting as regent in her husband’s absence—secured a major triumph at the Battle of Flodden.
Smithsonian Magazine
Meilan Solly
She was, in the words of historian John Edwards, Henry VIII’s “greatest queen.”

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/when-catherine-of-aragon-led-england-s-armies-to-victory-over-scotland?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb

#CatherineOfAragon #Flodden #HenryVIII #history

With its haunting melody, and the romantic myth that it was written by #HenryVIII as a love song for #AnneBoleyn, Greensleeves has remained popular over the centuries and today, is probably the best known of all #Tudor #songs.

However there is no proven connection to Henry VIII, and the earliest mention of the broadside ballad called #Greensleeves was not until September 1580, (some 33 years after his death). It was an immediate hit, and a number of imitations and parodies were produced in the following months and years.

Our recording uses the text from 'A Handful of Pleasant Delights', 1584 - the earliest surviving source. There are many verses, some of which contain lovely descriptions of #Elizabethan clothing and other aspects of #MaterialCulture

Richard de Winter: baritone
Robin Jeffrey: lute
Alison Kinder: bass viol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pej-PqWDJ4U&ab_channel=Passamezzo

#earlymusic #earlymodern #costume #fashionhistory #histodon #histodons #tudors @earlymusic
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And in consequence #henryviii of #england was declared #kingofireland eventually (in 1541 ) in place of the previous title #lordofireland granted originally to the #plantagenet kings by #rome - correction added with gratitude.

Watched most of #BloodSexAndRoyalty tonight, and as always with docudramas, the historians are excellent. Whilst I get the show wants to aim for a younger demographic, the drama part is horrendously scripted, and it's not that better acted...

The Fleabag nods need to get in the bin, and the music choices are plain weird...

#History #TheTudors #AnneBoleyn #HenryVIII

Why am I getting Time Bandits vibes here?
#helmets #HenryVIII

#HenryVIII Left Markings in the Margins of His Prayer Book That Betray His ‘Anxiety and Uncertainty,’ New Research Reveals
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/henry-viii-prayer-book-doodles-2329470
This moves #Parr from the margins to the center of power, a point acknowledged by Henry’s decision to appoint her as Regent when he set off for war with France in 1544. This position of political influence continued after Henry died in 1547, with Parr remaining as an important writer and queen dowager under King Edward.

Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: Hey! No Fighting Near Rihanna! https://jezebel.com/hey-no-fighting-near-rihanna-1850464641 #Jezebel #ketanjibrownjackson #entertainers #raquelleviss #tomsandoval #karleehale #wyclefjean #thecannes #henryviii #musicians #rihanna #judelaw

Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: The Most Eyebrow-Raising Elements of King Charles' Coronation, Explained https://jezebel.com/king-charles-coronation-weird-1850406061 #Jezebel #coronationofthebritishmonarch #charlesorganizers #davidcholmondeley #edwardgillespie #britishmonarchy #scone2cscotland #britishculture #olivercromwell #humanbehavior #humaninterest #katemiddleton #meghanmarkle #popefrancis #jesuschrist #rosehanbury #coronation #henryviii #anointing #monarchy #religion

@Aleprechaunist Is that the same #Church of England established by #HenryVIII so he could divorce his wife and marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn? Does this mean #CharlesIII will also follow in his predecessor’s footsteps Re: his queen? # #history #TowerOfLondon #Coronation #CamillaParkerBowles

Preparatory sketch by Henry Holiday for an illustration to Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark".

There seems to be a pictorial reference to the Sphinxes' breast in the sketch.

#TheHuntingOfTheSnark #HenryHoliday #LewisCarroll #EdwardVI #HenryVIII #Ahasuerus #sphinx #breasts #Bedpost #TheKingsBedpost #Allusion #PictorialAllusion #PictorialReference #Reformation

More: https://bedpost.snrk.de (or https://snrk.de/page_edward-vi-and-the-pope/page_the-kings-bedpost/).

https://www.musicmundial.com/en/2023/04/06/the-royal-family-turns-against-camilla-parker-because-she-wants-to-spend-a-fortune-on-the-coronation-ceremony/amp/ It is disgusting that #QEII wanted the adulteress #CamillaParkerBowles to be crowned #queenconsort. But as #hitchens said “what can you expect from an institution based on the morals of #henryviii
#kingcharles #horseconsort

[1992] Eat Like a King - Journey back in time to the 16th century with Stephen Fry to discover the secrets of royal cuisine and reveal the culinary practices of the Tudors at Hampton Court.

The meals of King Henry VIII were among the most fantastic ever created. Henry consumed meals of dolphin, songbird and enjoyed intricate puddings moulded from sugar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjtuMsccVH8

#OldBritishTelly #HenryVIII #StephenFry

https://news.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/prince-andrew-furious-over-being-100643363.html #pedoprince #princeandrew now more popular than #princeharry but what can you expect in a family headed by #kingcharles who heads the #ChurchofEngland which represents the values of #henryviii

Can’t say ‘TGI Fenster Freitag’ this week because I’m in work tomorrow (Saturday). Also one of the windows is more of a hole in the wall. Anyhoo, Grange Abbey is a ruined chapel in Donaghmede. Once the Priory of All Hallows and, from 1539, it belonged to Dublin Corporation. Disused by 1630, now a National Monument. #FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #Ruin #Abbey #HenryVIII #Donaghmede #Dublin #Ireland #Mastodaoine
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grange_Abbey

Detectorist finds Tudor gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon

A Metal detectorist found a gold pendant and chain inscribed with Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon’s initials. Charlie Clarke had only been metal detecting for six months when he discovered this gold pendant in Warwickshire, England’s West Midlands region, in 2019.

Read More: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/02/detectorist-finds-tudor-gold-pendant-linked-to-henry-viii-and-katherine-of-aragon/

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Feb 11th 1534 – Henry VIII of England is recognized as supreme head of the Church of England
#onthisday #history #mannymandoeshistory #england #henryviii #churchofengland #cofe #six #sixthemusical #reformation

😮 #OMG #archaeology #renaissance #CatherineOfAragon #HenryVIII

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jan/31/metal-detectorist-tudor-gold-pendant-henry-viii-katherine-of-aragon-warwickshire