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Katherine of Aragon Festival

The annual service to commemorate the life of Queen Katherine of Aragon will take place at Peterborough Cathedral on Friday 27th January. There is also a Tudor History Day on Saturday 28th January and a talk about Margaret Beaufort (grandmother … Continue reading

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Books 2012: January

5th January – Young Henry: The Rise of Henry VIII (Paperback) by Robert Hutchinson ‘Henry became the unexpected heir to the precarious Tudor throne in 1502, after his elder brother Arthur died. He also inherited both his brother’s wardrobe and … Continue reading

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Reviews – Queen Anne by Anne Somerset

Reviews of ‘Queen Anne’ by Anne Somerset have started appearing. Queen Anne by Virginia Rounding – The Telegraph -January 17th 2012 (added 19th January) Remembering the Forgotten Queen by David Blackburn and Daisy Dunn – The Spectator – January 19th … Continue reading

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Another interview with Kate Williams

The Spectator interviews Dr Kate Williams. Shelf Life: Kate Williams

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‘Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings’ Part 2 Preview

The British Library’s ‘Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts Blog’ previewed last night’s part 2 of ‘Illuminations: The Private Lives of the Medieval Kings.’ What a King Should Know

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