Author Archives: Tamise

February 1554

‘But my faith had armed my resolution to withstand any assault…’ Lady Jane’s conference with Dr Feckenham ‘I have sent you, my dear sister Katherine, a book…’ In the days before her execution, Jane wrote a farewell letter to her … Continue reading

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Bradgate News

A grant from Historic England Trust, will help to preserve Bradgate Park. You can read the full story at the BBC – Lady Jane Grey: Grant to preserve ruins of nine days’ queen’s home

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Another book that features Lady Jane to look forward to….

30 April – Edward VI: Henry VIII’s Overshadowed Son by Stephanie Kline ‘For too long, King Edward VI has been pushed to the very edges of Tudor history – overlooked in favour of some of the more vibrant personalities of … Continue reading

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My review of ‘The Granddaughters of Edward III’ by Kathryn Warner

Kathryn Warner’s latest book, is a fascinating look at the 11 granddaughters of King Edward III and Queen Philippa of Hainault. While I knew a little about Edward III and his sons, I did not know very much about his … Continue reading

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‘Women and Power at the French Court, 1483-1563’ by Susan Broomhall added to the website…

‘Women and Power at the French Court, 1483-1563’ by Susan Broomhall added to the General Works section of the bibliography. Entry added to the following: Places – Items – Tapestries

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