I’ve always had a strong interest in the Medieval period that I hope our conversations will centre on. And a particular interest in the Tudor period. My interest isn’t limited to just genealogical research, but being able to work on medieval genealogies has allowed me to do a lot of historical research at the same time. I’m gathering good recommendations for ‘off the beaten track’ medieval or Tudor sites to visit on an upcoming trip to the UK, both in London and in the north (Nottinghamshire, Lancs, Yorks). Generally my interest is in looking at the research options in this era, but also in any subject connected to these periods. I’m also a visual artist (painter/sculptor), and lately I’m thinking of becoming accredited as a designer of coats of arms. Seems a natural way of combining my interests in both visual arts and genealogy. The whole area of heraldry is a fascinating subject on its own, but also ties into some aspects of genealogical research. What brings other people to their interest in these time periods and subjects?Larry
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April 19th, 2011 · 1 Comment
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1 Kristina // Apr 21, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Having a deeply superficial side, I’ve been interested in the medieval period since I was a child, simply because the artwork is so beautiful. And of course being so young, the medieval mind’s practice of reading symbolic proportion and perspective in a literal way seemed completely logical. I fell in love with the Tudors after my first trip to Stratford, Ont. when I was 11 (way back in the dark ages, that!), and at university specialised in English drama before 1642, with a sideline interest in Anglo-Saxon studies — again very pretty pictures. All good wishes, Larry, for your plan to develop you skills in heraldic art, it seems a very natural progression. It’s such a visually vivid and exciting period.
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