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Who was Margaret Tudor? – Helen Castor on Woman’s Hour

Helen Castor discussed Margaret Tudor on Woman’s Hour BBC Radio 4 this morning. ‘It’s expected that the coming year will see the rules on male primogeniture overturned. Commonwealth leaders have agreed it, so it only remains for parliament to change … Continue reading

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Books 2012: Published Today – Our Man in Rome

2nd February 2012 – Our Man in Rome: Henry VIII and his Italian Ambassador by Catherine Fletcher ‘1527. Gregorio ‘The Cavalier’ Casali is Henry VIII’s man in Rome. An Italian freelance diplomat, he charmed his way into the English service … Continue reading

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Review of 2011

After the two Lady Jane Grey exhibitions of 2010, 2011 was a much quieter year Jane wise. Although Dr Stephan Edwards thinks he has discovered an authentic portrait of the nine days queen. In February, Helen Castor (author of ‘She … Continue reading

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Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings – Part 3 Review

I have only seen about 5 minutes of part 3 so far, so luckily The Anne Boleyn Files and the British Library have reviewed the final part of this series. The Anne Boleyn Files – Illuminations: The Private Lives of … Continue reading

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Talks at the National Portrait Gallery

The following talks/tours are at the National Portrait Gallery in London: Charlotte – The Forgotten Princess Alexandra Loske 7 June 2012 13.15-14.00 Ondaatje Wing Theatre Thomas Beckett – Warrior, Priest, Rebel, Victim John Guy 21 June 2012 13.15-14.00 Ondaatje Wing … Continue reading

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