Henry Viii Costumes Facts

From the moment William Somers first set foot in Henry VIII's palace, his heart belonged to a beautiful kitchen maid and his loyalty to a great king. But fools are destined to witness history, not make it, and so William must watch and jest as Henry pushes aside a loyal wife for a woman capable of bringing a kingdom to its knees. But when William's dearest friend Mabel is forced to bend to an equally cruel fate in the forgotten depths of the kitchens will he find the strength to defend her? ... [Read More]

Man For All Seasons, A (DVD)Adaptation of Robert Bolt's play chronicling Sir Thomas More's struggles with corrupt King Henry VIII.]]>

Tony Award-winning actor Mark Rylance and Emmy Award-winner Damian Lewis star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantels best-selling novels. A historical drama for a modern audience, Wolf Hall charts Cromwells meteoric rise in the Tudor court from blacksmiths son to Henry VIIIs closest advisor, trapped between his desire to do what is right and his instinct to survive.

This is the classic form of helmet most often associated with the image of a knight. During Henry the VIII's wars in France (1522-1523), this form of helmet would have been in use on both sides. The term Close Helm refers to the fact that this type locks firmly around the head for complete protection, with a very narrow field of vision to expose the eyes as little as possible. The visor is pierced with key-holes on both sides for good air flow during combat. The lower bevor section is split into... [Read More]

Includes Deluxe Henry VIII Costume, Red, with Jacket & Trousers. Please note that all our Smiffys products will always come in full Smiffys branded packaging.

Relive all the drama and opulence again and again with The Tudors: The Complete Series. This 14-disc set includes all four groundbreaking seasons of the critically acclaimed, award-winning drama from Showtime. The Tudors stands out as one of the most daring and visually beautiful shows ever to grace the small screen. Experience the tumultuous saga of young King Henry VIII, featuring Golden Globe® winner Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and witness the king’s near-40-year omnipotent and bloody reign, inf... [Read More]

Enter the world of majesty with two emotionally charged epics that expose the secret lives and public battles of England's most influential royalty in the Anne of the Thousand Days / Mary, Queen of Scots 2-Movie Collection! Honored with a combined 15 Academy Award nominations, these films tell the torrid true-life tales of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Featuring lavish costumes, stunning Technicolor photography and critically acclaimed performances, t... [Read More]