Author Archives: Tamise

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words – British Library

Last month I visited this fabulous exhibition at the British Library. Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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Competition – Win a signed copy of ‘Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen’ by Nicola Tallis

‘Nicola Tallis charts Elizabeth’s extraordinary story with sensitivity, scholarship and compassion, shedding light not only on Elizabeth’s apprentice years, but also her complete character.’ Jessie Childs ‘This colourful and immensely detailed biography charts Elizabeth’s turbulent and unstable upbringing, from the … Continue reading

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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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Letter written during Wyatt’s Rebellion sells at auction

A letter written by Queen Mary I during Wyatt’s rebellion has sold at auction. The letter mentions Lady Jane and that her father, Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk is involved in the rebellion. The letter was auctioned by Lyon & … Continue reading

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Books 2025 – on sale today – Scotland’s Medieval Queens: From Saint Margaret to Margaret of Denmark by Sharon Bennett Connolly

‘Scotland’s history is dramatic, violent and bloody. Being England’s northern neighbour has never been easy. Scotland’s queens have had to deal with war, murder, imprisonment, political rivalries and open betrayal. They have loved and lost, raised kings and queens, ruled … Continue reading

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