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Books 2011 – On Sale – Tower by Nigel Jones

Posted on 21st October 2011 by Tamise

13th October – Tower: An Epic History of the Tower of London by Nigel Jones ‘Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, treasure house, armoury, record office, observatory and the most visited tourist attraction in the country, … Continue reading →

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Also on display at the British Library…

Posted on 21st October 2011 by Tamise

I forgot to mention that the ‘Book of Hours’ belonging to Joanna of Castile (sister to Katherine of Aragon) is on display in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery at the British Library. You can see an image from the book … Continue reading →

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Mary Queen of Scots Display at the British Library

Posted on 14th October 2011 by Tamise

The ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ display at the British Library, opened on 7th October and runs until 15th January 2012. In the ‘Sir John Ritblat Gallery’, ’this small display focuses on Mary’s last years as a prisoner in England, drawing … Continue reading →

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Books 2011: On Sale Today – Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery by Eric Ives (Paperback)

Posted on 14th October 2011 by Tamise

14th October – Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery (Paperback) “A highly ingenious solution to the mystery of Jane Grey′s thirteen–day usurpation of the throne. Ives′s research skills are formidable and will make this book essential, if provocative reading.” — … Continue reading →

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Website Update and Interview

Posted on 13th October 2011 by Tamise

This month’s update is ‘Katherine Parr: Complete Works & Correspondence’ edited by Janel Mueller. It has been added to theGeneral Works section of the Bibliography. Entries added to the following: a new section Chief Mourner, Paintings – Master John, Writings … Continue reading →

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