Wolf Hall Weekend
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A celebration of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall Trilogy.
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Halloween: the world's edge seeps and bleeds. This is the time when the tally-keepers of Purgatory, its clerks and gaolers, listen into the living, who are praying for the dead.
– Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall
– Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Halloween: the world's edge seeps and bleeds. This is the time when the tally-keepers of Purgatory, its clerks and gaolers, listen into the living, who are praying for the dead.
– Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall
– Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall
They're demanding “No Kings”?
Henry VIII has his own slogan. 😉
Henry VIII has his own slogan. 😉
October 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
They're demanding “No Kings”?
Henry VIII has his own slogan. 😉
Henry VIII has his own slogan. 😉
“Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. No other nation has a king who had six wives and cut the heads off two. We’re perversely proud of Henry.” – Hilary Mantel
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July 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. No other nation has a king who had six wives and cut the heads off two. We’re perversely proud of Henry.” – Hilary Mantel
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Period Costumes. Join us in congratulating Costume Designer Joanna Eatwell and her incredible team on this honour!
#History
#History
July 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Period Costumes. Join us in congratulating Costume Designer Joanna Eatwell and her incredible team on this honour!
#History
#History
Page from the Book of Hours, Flanders c. 1485 - Cat poking through the page
Those monks, sitting there for hours and hours and days and years and lifetimes. They could have a little fun now and then.
Those monks, sitting there for hours and hours and days and years and lifetimes. They could have a little fun now and then.
May 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Page from the Book of Hours, Flanders c. 1485 - Cat poking through the page
Those monks, sitting there for hours and hours and days and years and lifetimes. They could have a little fun now and then.
Those monks, sitting there for hours and hours and days and years and lifetimes. They could have a little fun now and then.
"This is what life does for you in the end; it arranges a fight you can't win."
Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light (Thomas Cromwell)
Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light (Thomas Cromwell)
April 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"This is what life does for you in the end; it arranges a fight you can't win."
Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light (Thomas Cromwell)
Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light (Thomas Cromwell)
Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs. Don't miss the finale of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS — this Sunday at 9 p.m. #wolfhall
April 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs. Don't miss the finale of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS — this Sunday at 9 p.m. #wolfhall
On the stunning finale of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, will Cromwell's keen political mind and longstanding bond with Henry save him from the scaffold? The clock is ticking... Don't miss it, this Sunday at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE PBS.
April 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On the stunning finale of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, will Cromwell's keen political mind and longstanding bond with Henry save him from the scaffold? The clock is ticking... Don't miss it, this Sunday at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE PBS.
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to marry Henry, forming an alliance to protect against threats from France and the Holy Roman Emperor.
Catch a new episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS this Sunday at 9 p.m.
#wolfhall
Catch a new episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS this Sunday at 9 p.m.
#wolfhall
April 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to marry Henry, forming an alliance to protect against threats from France and the Holy Roman Emperor.
Catch a new episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS this Sunday at 9 p.m.
#wolfhall
Catch a new episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light on MASTERPIECE | PBS this Sunday at 9 p.m.
#wolfhall
Wolf Hall Season 2: The Mirror and the Light - Episodes
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
March 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Wolf Hall Season 2: The Mirror and the Light - Episodes
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
#WolfHall Season 2: The Mirror and the Light - Episodes
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
March 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#WolfHall Season 2: The Mirror and the Light - Episodes
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
For your convenience, we have prepared concise summaries of each episode of the hugely popular television series. These summaries provide a quick overview of the main plot points. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/season-2-t...
As Henry plots to destroy an old enemy, Cromwell finds himself questioning his allegiances... The latest episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, in the US and Canada on MASTERPIECE PBS!
#wolfhallTheMirrorandtheLight is airing Sundays, March 23-April 27, 2025, 9/8c.
#wolfhallTheMirrorandtheLight is airing Sundays, March 23-April 27, 2025, 9/8c.
March 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As Henry plots to destroy an old enemy, Cromwell finds himself questioning his allegiances... The latest episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, in the US and Canada on MASTERPIECE PBS!
#wolfhallTheMirrorandtheLight is airing Sundays, March 23-April 27, 2025, 9/8c.
#wolfhallTheMirrorandtheLight is airing Sundays, March 23-April 27, 2025, 9/8c.
ON THIS DAY IN TUDOR HISTORY 1520
Mary Boleyn sister of Anne married William Carey Mary is thought to be the mistress of two kings, France and of course King Henry VIII. Mary went on to have two children, Catherine and Henry who grew up to serve Queen Elizabeth I their cousin.
Mary Boleyn sister of Anne married William Carey Mary is thought to be the mistress of two kings, France and of course King Henry VIII. Mary went on to have two children, Catherine and Henry who grew up to serve Queen Elizabeth I their cousin.
February 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
ON THIS DAY IN TUDOR HISTORY 1520
Mary Boleyn sister of Anne married William Carey Mary is thought to be the mistress of two kings, France and of course King Henry VIII. Mary went on to have two children, Catherine and Henry who grew up to serve Queen Elizabeth I their cousin.
Mary Boleyn sister of Anne married William Carey Mary is thought to be the mistress of two kings, France and of course King Henry VIII. Mary went on to have two children, Catherine and Henry who grew up to serve Queen Elizabeth I their cousin.
#WolfHall the Mirror and the Light ‘Defiance’ Episode 3 of 6
Cromwell’s visit to Shaftesbury Abbey has undone him. His confidence in himself and in his decisions past and present has been shaken to the core, and the court is more than usually dangerous... substack.com/.../18619060...
Cromwell’s visit to Shaftesbury Abbey has undone him. His confidence in himself and in his decisions past and present has been shaken to the core, and the court is more than usually dangerous... substack.com/.../18619060...
November 24, 2024 at 8:11 PM
#WolfHall the Mirror and the Light ‘Defiance’ Episode 3 of 6
Cromwell’s visit to Shaftesbury Abbey has undone him. His confidence in himself and in his decisions past and present has been shaken to the core, and the court is more than usually dangerous... substack.com/.../18619060...
Cromwell’s visit to Shaftesbury Abbey has undone him. His confidence in himself and in his decisions past and present has been shaken to the core, and the court is more than usually dangerous... substack.com/.../18619060...
Wolf Hall The Mirror and the Light Episode 2
Cromwell has become the most significant politician in the whole of England. The duke of Norfolk is in disgrace. When Cromwell uncovers a clandestine affair an opportunity opens up to destroy his foremost enemy for good
Cromwell has become the most significant politician in the whole of England. The duke of Norfolk is in disgrace. When Cromwell uncovers a clandestine affair an opportunity opens up to destroy his foremost enemy for good
November 18, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Wolf Hall The Mirror and the Light Episode 2
Cromwell has become the most significant politician in the whole of England. The duke of Norfolk is in disgrace. When Cromwell uncovers a clandestine affair an opportunity opens up to destroy his foremost enemy for good
Cromwell has become the most significant politician in the whole of England. The duke of Norfolk is in disgrace. When Cromwell uncovers a clandestine affair an opportunity opens up to destroy his foremost enemy for good
Hilary Mantel once said, “I don’t believe history ever repeats itself, either as tragedy or farce. I think it’s a live show and you get one chance. Blink and you miss it. Only through art can you live it again.”
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November 9, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Hilary Mantel once said, “I don’t believe history ever repeats itself, either as tragedy or farce. I think it’s a live show and you get one chance. Blink and you miss it. Only through art can you live it again.”
wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/history-do...
wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/history-do...
BBC releases first trailer for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
“…have the axe in your hand.” #WolfHall
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“…have the axe in your hand.” #WolfHall
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October 31, 2024 at 4:51 PM
BBC releases first trailer for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
“…have the axe in your hand.” #WolfHall
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“…have the axe in your hand.” #WolfHall
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When it comes getting the words on the page, you can only work breath by breath, line by line
Quote by Hilary Mantel
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Quote by Hilary Mantel
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October 21, 2024 at 12:26 PM
When it comes getting the words on the page, you can only work breath by breath, line by line
Quote by Hilary Mantel
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Quote by Hilary Mantel
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"The dead are invisible they are not absent."
Hilary Mantel
#Books
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Hilary Mantel
#Books
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October 14, 2024 at 8:37 AM
"The dead are invisible they are not absent."
Hilary Mantel
#Books
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Hilary Mantel
#Books
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A myth is not a falsehood — it is a truth, cast into symbol and metaphor.
- Hilary Mantel
#Bookerprize
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- Hilary Mantel
#Bookerprize
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October 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM
A myth is not a falsehood — it is a truth, cast into symbol and metaphor.
- Hilary Mantel
#Bookerprize
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- Hilary Mantel
#Bookerprize
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