Happy birthday, King Henry VII 🥳⁠ ⁠ This famous Brit was born in Pembroke Castle 🏰 way back in 1457, before going on to make history. ⁠ ⁠ It was, in fact, Henry VII who started the iconic Tudor dynasty in 1485 when he defeated the reigning king, Richard III, at the Battle of Bosworth ⚔️⁠ ⁠ Monarchs who continued the Tudor reign include Henry VIII (Henry VII's son and the one with the six wives), Mary I and Elizabeth I 👑⁠ ⁠ Visit @pembrokecastletrust in South Pembrokeshire to learn all about H

John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. While serving two kings, he bore witness to some of the great moments in England's history and contributed to some of the greatest spectacles of the Tudor age. In this performance piece we consider how John Blanke may have reflected on his position in court. I Was Here Directed by Mahlon Prince & George Day Written by Mahlon Prince Produced by Debb