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The woman who changed history forever leading to Englands break from Rome. Anne Boleyn, one of the most complex and fascinating Queens of England. Witch, b*tch, mother and wife. #anneboleyn #henryviii #tudorhistory #historytips #londontour #britishroyal

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British royals in the Tudor times are seen as God’s representatives on earth. They must be infallible. Any physical blemish could provoke judgement and criticism. Queen Elizabeth I’s skin was marked by smallpox at the age of 29, and her make up sought to conceal the scars. Some historians debate as to whether her toxic skincare regime led to her death. #historytips #health #beauty #queenelizabeth #london #tudors

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In 1916 Harrods sold giftpacks that contained cocaine, heroin and needles to send to boys at the front during World War 1. Cocaine and heroin were legal in the UK until the mid-60’s. The Harrods pet department sold an alligator to Noel Coward, and an elephant was gifted to Ronald Reagan when he was governor of California in the 1970’s. After buying the lion “Christian” in 1969, he was brought to Kenya by his owners. #shopping #harrods #lion #london #unusualgifts #shoppingtips