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Henry VIII – Widescreen Dolby $8.99 The life of one of Great Britain’s most influential and feared monarchs is dramatized in this lavish production, originally produced for British television. King Henry VIII (Ray Winstone) is a shrewd but ruthless ruler who is determined to sire a male heir who will succeed him on the throne. However, his wife, Catherine of Aragon (Assumpta Serna), after numerous attempts, is only able to bear him a daughter, so the king takes a mistress, Anne Boleyn (Helena Bonham Carter), in hopes she will give him a son. Anne Boleyn cleverly insists that she must wed the king if they are to have a child, and when the Catholic Church forbids Henry’s request for a divorce, the king responds by forming his own denomination, the Church of England, which he will oversee himself. One of the king’s most trusted advisers, Cardinal Wolsey (David Suchet) attempts to convince Henry that this is folly; Henry sentences him to death, and sends him to the Tower of London to await his sentence. Despite these machinations, Anne Boleyn is unable to give Henry the son he wants, and the king decides she will pay with her life for this failing. As Henry becomes increasingly ruthless in his dealings with those close to him — as well as other nations — he leaves a bloody wake as he uses beheading as his favored means of dealing with troublesome wives and untrustworthy allies. The cast also includes Sean Bean, Charles Dance, Emilia Fox, and Emily Blunt; Henry VIII first aired in the United States as part of PBS’s award-winning anthology series Masterpiece Theatre. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi |
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Hotel Henry VIII $1286.79 Hotel Henry VIII is located in London, close to Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, and Royal Albert Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Hotel Features. Dining options at Hotel Henry VIII include a restaurant and a coffee shop/caf?. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a sauna. This London property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. Wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. Furnishings include fireplaces and desks. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. High speed Internet access is provided. In addition to in room safes, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have pay movies. Rooms also include separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Cribs (infant beds) are available on request. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Deposit: GBP 25 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Teach Yourself The British Monarchy From Henry VIII by Ross, Stewart Edition , 1 $22.49 When Henry VIII seized control of the church inEngland, the Protestant Reformation began—andtransformed the destiny of Europe. Teach Yourselfthe British Monarchy from Henry VIII gives readersa strong foundation on Britain’s kings and queensfrom the 16th century to the present day. |
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How Fat Was Henry VIII? (Paperback) $13.09 Ever wondered how fat Henry VIII really was? Or what made Mary I `Bloody`? Over many hundreds of years royalty has had its fair share of accidents, rumours, scandals, misrepresentations and misconceptions. This book offers a look at the secrets of our past royals. It is suitable for those interested in royal matters. |
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Henry VIII & King John (Paperback) $7.94 ?Mad world, mad kings, mad composition!? ?King John In one volume, eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide fresh new editions of two classic histories: Henry VIII and King John. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: ? original Introductions to Henry VIII and King John ? incisive scene-by-scene synopses and analyses with vital facts about the works ? commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers ? photographs of key RSC productions ? an overview of Shakespeare`s theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. |
