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Where is Anne Boleyn’s heart….?

Mar 24, 2021

anniversaries, buildings, religion

Anne Boleyn, churches, Erwarton, executions, heart, Henry VIII, Norfolk, Salle, St. Peter ad Vincula, Suffolk, Thomas Cromwell

According to this article Anne Boleyn’s heart was not buried with her, but somewhere else, as yet unknown/unconfirmed. I confess to being startled, because I hadn’t heard of this before, but it seems two places in England vie for being the heart’s resting place. They are the Church of St Mary in Ewarton, Suffolk, and…
Anne of Brittany’s heart has been stolen; literally….

Oct 9, 2018

genealogy, religion, Science

Anne of Brittany, Basilica de Saint-Denis, Charles VIII, Edward V, France, heart, Louis XII, museums, Nantes, queens consort, Richard III, royal marriages, Salic Law

At least the word “presumed” has been allowed in! It introduces an element of doubt about Richard III. Which is better than nothing. I hope this relic is returned to where it belongs. This sort of thievery is despicable. Footnote: I am delighted to be able to report that since I wrote this article, the stolen…