This year marks the 500th anniversary since King Henry VIII came to the throne of England. To mark the occasion the British Library is hosting a major exhibition guest-curated by David Starkey and featuring historic texts like The Psalter of Henry VIII - Henry's own prayer book, with notes written by the King himself. This significant ruler is well known for his six wives, for setting up the Church of England and for the bloody battles he led the country into. As well as the Henry VIII: Man and Monarch exhibition there's a series of talks, lectures by Dr Starkey and events including a Henry VIII Day for all the family featuring Tudor re-enactments, sports, games and workshops.
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch
British Library, NW1 2DB
26th April 2009 - 6th September 2009
2009 marks the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne of... More
The Big Draw
Wellcome Collection & various venues, NW1 2BE
1st - 31st October 2009
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this splendid month-long nationwide event has simply one objective... More
Henry VIII: Dressed To Kill
Tower Of London, EC3N 4AB
3rd April 2009 - 17th January 2010
With 2009 marking the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's coronation... More
British Library
96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB
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The Big Draw
Wellcome Collection, NW1 2BE & Various Venues
1st October 2008 - 31st October 2008
Now in its ninth year, this splendid month-long nationwide event has... More
In 2002 British photo journalist Jane Bown donated her entire collection to The Newsroom, The Guardian and The Observer's archive and now 100 of her ...More
Wrapping up the year with the third of its major exhibitions in 2009, the British Museum brings us a selection of recent archaeological discoveries from ...More
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This year marks the 500th anniversary since King Henry VIII came to the throne of England. To mark the occasion the 
