Tag Archives: Henry VIII
The tender side of a monster
History in song again. I think Henry VIII a monstrous figure, even within the context of his time. He set no limit on himself, and others suffered for it. Nevertheless there is a very tender portrayal of him in Child … Continue reading
Posted in Child Ballad, death, folk music, folk song, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, love, Music
Tagged Child Ballad, death, English history, faithful unto death, folksong, Hampton Court, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, Karine Polwart, love, Tudor
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Blood in the borders
Very short post this one: a reminder that the United Kingdom hasn’t always been so, and may not be so again. History’s a bloody, messy thing and today’s a day to remember that. It’s the 499th anniversary of the battle of … Continue reading
Posted in Child Ballad, folk music, folk song, Scotland
Tagged Alison O'Donnell, Battles, Child Ballad, Flodden Field, folk song, folksong, Henry VIII, James IV, Owl Service
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Folksong and Fantasy 