Author Archives: Tamise

Six Lives – Katherine of Aragon

Posted on 24th June 2024 by Tamise

Katherine of Aragon by Unknown Artist Letter from Katherine of Aragon to Henry VIII 16 September 1513 Katherine’s letter accompanied a report on the English victory at the Battle of Flodden Katherine of Aragon Workshop of the Horenbout family, circa … Continue reading →

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Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens – National Portrait Gallery

Posted on 24th June 2024 by Tamise

‘Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens’ opened at the National Portrait Gallery on 20th June and runs until 8th September. It is a fabulous exhibition and worth every penny! ‘Tudor paintings by Hans Holbein the Younger and contemporary … Continue reading →

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Books 2024 – on sale today – The Thistle and The Rose by Linda Porter

Posted on 20th June 2024 by Tamise

‘Margaret, the first Tudor princess and queen consort and queen regent of Scotland, is the forgotten Tudor. Yet the elder sister of Henry VIII led a life of great drama, composed in equal parts of privilege and pain, highlighted by … Continue reading →

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Stephan Edwards investigates….

Posted on 19th June 2024 by Tamise

Stephan Edwards investigates ‘Were Edward VI’s Letters Patent on the Succession of 1553 ‘Legal’? and ‘Was Jane Grey Dudley a ‘Real’ Queen of England?’.

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Books 2024 – on sale today – Heroines of the Tudor World by Sharon Bennett Connolly

Posted on 15th June 2024 by Tamise

‘These are the women who ruled, the women who founded dynasties, the women who fought for religious freedom, their families and love. These are the women who made a difference, who influenced countries, kings and the Reformation. Heroines of the … Continue reading →