A Brief Life History of Tudor Monarchs in England

Tudor era has gained a huge significance in the history of England. This was the era of flamboyance. The popular renaissance age also took place during that period, which awakened the cultural instinct of the people. The medieval clothing of that era is a perfect example of this cultural instinct. Besides, the Tudor dynasty established its kingdom, which ruled over more than a century.

Six monarchs were witnessed by the English people during that era, from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. The dynasty comprised of both positive and negative traits. Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary Jane Gray Mary I and Elizabeth I were the monarchs of this dynasty.
Henry VII: Henry VII was the first king from this dynasty, who was born in Pembroke. He defeated Richard III at the battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 and claimed the throne. He restored the stability in England and ruled for 24 years. The policy of Henry VII was to maintain peace and economic prosperity. He married Elizabeth of York who was the niece of Richard III.

Henry VIII: Henry VIII was the son of Henry VII, who was declared king after the death of his father in 1509. In the early years, Henry was known for his friendliness. He was a companion more than a king. He was generous in his affection and gifts. But, in the later years people started describing the king for his fatigue and cruelty. Henry broke his alliance with Rome and declared himself as the head of Church of England. He made an alliance with Protestant German states by marrying the daughter of a Protestant German Duke. He married six girls in distinct periods. Mary I, Elizabeth I and Edward VI were his three children of Henry VIII, who were born through different wives. Edward VI was the youngest, but was declared as his first heir, because he was the only male among them. Mary I and Elizabeth I were given place after him in the line of succession.

Edward VI: Henry VIII died in 1547, when Edward was only 9-years old. He was declared king in this small age. Surprisingly, Edward would take an interest in religious matters. He was a believer of Protestantism, and “Book of Common Prayer” was published during his reign. But, he found his succession problematic. His elder sister Mary I was a devout catholic and Edward was afraid that she would reverse the protestant reforms made by him and his father. So, he removed Mary and Elizabeth from the line of succession. Elizabeth was a protestant, but it was necessary to remove both of them to expel one as per the law. He changed his father’s will and gave the succession to his cousin sister Lady Jane Gray. Edward died in the small age of 15, in the year in 1553.
Lady Jane Gray: Lady Jane Gray was a proclaimed queen after Edward, but her support was lost in 9 days.

Mary I: Mary I was the next monarch from the Tudor dynasty, but she proved to be a troubled queen. She used all means to restore the catholic faith, and burnt many innocent Protestants in stake. Because of this, she is dubbed as ‘Bloody Mary’. She married Philip of Spain to produce a catholic heir, but could not be successful. Finally, she had to declare her sister Elizabeth as her successor. Mary died in 1558, in the age of 42.

Elizabeth I: Elizabeth I was the most famous monarchs of Tudor dynasty. She never let anyone challenge her authority as a monarch. She also faced the pressures to marry, which she never accepted. She was also fond of fashion. During her era, flamboyant renaissance shirt were gaining popularity. Her clothes beaded with ornaments had the special allure. She died in 1558, which was the end of Tudor era.

Manners Maketh the Man, Accessories Maketh the Medieval Man

Imagine a knight without his shining armour and sword. It is like today’s business executive without his smartphone and laptop Inseparable. So when you think of having a fun time where renaissance costumes or medieval costumes are indicated, do not scrimp on accessories and that goes for everything from hats to boots with everything in between.

Manners maketh the man all right, the renaissance age was a fine example of elegance and refinement. Renaissance dress may be more elegant and refined, gorgeous and impressive but medieval clothing and style have impact, especially when you consider a knight’s outfit from head to toe, in figurative as well as literal terms!. Chain mail is not light. A renaissance rapier is fine and dandy, matching elegant manners but a chunky medieval sword generates respect and open mouthed awe. It is one accessory that maketh the medieval man. No marks for guessing why Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast as Conan the Barbarian.

If you are the type that prefers medieval costumes like tunics, capes, chain mail gauntlets, shields, helms, baldrics, vambraces, chain mail armour, medieval sword, visor, medieval helmet and other articles of a knight’s outfit complete with medieval weapons to make an impressive entrance at any party, then go the whole hog and choose all these, perfectly matched from specialist medieval costumes stores online. They are the perfect source for a variety of medieval clothing. Similarly, if you wish to appear as a medieval pirate, forget about sunglasses to give you style. Leave them at home. Dress up like a medieval pirate in pirate clothes and a dashing pirate shirt with matching sash, belt, boots, eye patch and a hat with a feather, gloves and you project a devil may care look. Don’t mess with me. Well, a skull and crossbones or a parrot may be overdoing things a little bit in the accessories department. Besides, not all pirates had wooden legs.

If a pirate or a knight (dark, light or café-au-lait) and his armoury of medieval weapons does not appeal to you then you can always fall back to being Robin Hood and dress up in the typical medieval costume of medieval England, spiced up by the freestyle life of the men in Sherwood forest. Here again you can choose the right accessories to lend an air of authenticity. Robin Hood pants, shirts and hoods are great, but consider the tunic, capes and typical outlaw hats and boots to match and possibly a medieval sword, bow and a quiver of arrows on your back. Who knows mayhap you might just come across a Maid Marion for you at the party.

These and various medieval costumes as well as matching accessories are available in matched sets with options on the accessories to help you refine your look according to your plan for the party or event. One can of course design and compile an ensemble of pirate clothes or a knight’s outfit complete with medieval helmet, medieval sword and other medieval weapons like an axe for unique looks and greater impact. Medieval costumes give you great freedom to experiment and develop your character.

Source all these items from the right online store with a vast collection of renaissance costumes, pirate clothes and accessories for medieval swords to make you the awe-inspiring complete medieval man at a party.

The mark of richness in medieval clothing and tips of decorating your room with medieval weapons

We now live in a highly fashion conscious society, different type of dresses are available here. Medieval clothing is preferred by all and numerous plans to dress like kings and queens from the heritage time. Medieval costumes have a distinct style and fashion of its own, their authentic style, great quality and lavish display reminds us of the costumes that were specifically tailored in accordance with the social background of the citizens.

Renaissance or rebirth was that time in Europe when people enjoyed celebration. It was the time when extravagance and richness dominated the lifestyle. Men loved flaunting pirate shirts and boots while women chose long silk gowns and brocades to charm with their femininity. As mentioned, it was the age of quest men expressed their style not only through their attire, but also with their weapons. Medieval weapons not only reminded us of wars and battle, but also enhance the masculine charm that reminds us of a protector, valor, a knight or a pirate from the dark sea. Today, these medieval weapons have become an important piece of decorative items, and many prefer to choose the medieval helmet of the knights to bask in the lost glory of the era.

Varieties of Medieval Weapons

Today we only have the replica from the original, these are much light in weight and are just used as decorative items on walls and rooms. The most commonly used weapons include medieval helmet, axes, shield, crossbow and armor. These weapons are now crafted in steel and then decorated perfectly to give the look of the medieval age. Medieval weapons epitomize the lavish lifestyle of the age and recollect the glorious past. Few popular medieval weapons that are easily available, includes, a sword, dagger, katana, dirk, scimitar, katana and etc. If you are a collector, you may search through internet and collect these items. You may use these props to decorate your room or enhance your collection. In special theme parties, like “Pirate knight out” or on Halloween Night you may carry these weapons with your fancy costume and make your look more convincing than just fancy dresses.

All about buying medieval weapons

Thus if you plan to buy medieval weapons, you must visit the internet and go through various sites that sell such items. You will be happy to find that the online stores have different types of arms and they do not charge extra while selling. The best part is that, it is easy to buy from a web-store, since they take the responsibility of sending the purchased goods to your house. All you need to do is, just visit the store, then select the items and click to pay the bill. Pay through credit card and get your items delivered at the doorstep within a 7 days time.

It was the time in the history when clothes made the man, man used to dress ravishingly and probably even better than a man dresses today. It was about style and as the law of the time dictated that the clothes must be distinctly expressive about the social class or background he comes from. Adding to this was the quality, fabric, cut, color and materials also helped in identifying the society and his life style. Thus the period dressing accompanied with steel accessories may be chosen by those who dare to be different in the festive time.