Author Archives: Tamise

‘Mid-Tudor Queenship and Memory: The Making and Re-making of Lady Jane Grey and Mary I’ Interview with Valerie Schutte

Historian Valerie Schutte is the author and editor of several books about Tudor Queens, including: ‘Mary I and the Art of Book Dedications: Royal Women, Power, and Persuasion’, ‘Unexpected Heirs in Early Modern Europe: Potential Kings and Queens’, ‘Princesses Mary … Continue reading

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‘Henry VIII’s Children: Legitimate and Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Tudor King’ by Caroline Angus added to the website…

‘Henry VIII’s Children: Legitimate and Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Tudor King’ by Caroline Angus added to the Other Biographies section of the bibliography. Entries added to the following: Art – Paintings – Eworth and Lady Jayne/Streatham.

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Books 2023 – on sale now a book that features Lady Jane

‘This book explores (mis)representations of two female claimants to the Tudor throne, Lady Jane Grey and Mary I of England. It places Jane’s attempted accession and Mary I’s successful accession and reign in comparative perspective, and illustrates how the two … Continue reading

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My review of ‘The Woodville Women’ by Sarah J Hodder

‘The Woodville Women’ is a fascinating look at the lives of Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Queen Elizabeth of York, and Elizabeth Grey; mother, daughter, and granddaughter. While the lives of the two Queens are well known, Hodder’s emphasis on family, provides … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – Another book that features Jane to look forward to….

28 February – Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era by Amy McElroy ‘Women in the Tudor age are often overshadowed by their male counterparts. Even those of royalty were deemed inferior to males. Whilst women may have been classed as … Continue reading

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