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Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition at the British Library

Posted on 10th October 2011 by Tamise

The British Library’s ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ exhibition opened last Friday. ‘This small display focuses on Mary’s last years as a prisoner in England, drawing on unique manuscripts from the British Library’s archives, and a collection of recently discovered letters … Continue reading →

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Problems with my website

Posted on 10th October 2011 by Tamise

I only noticed last night that my website was down, it now seems to be back, so the October update will be a bit later this month.

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Helen Castor – Book Festival and the Historical Background to ‘The Lion in Winter’

Posted on 10th October 2011 by Tamise

Helen Castor will be discussing her book ‘She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth’ at the Burnham Market Book Festival on Saturday 15th October. Burnham Market Book Festival Helen will also be discussing the historical background of ‘The Lion … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror

Posted on 10th October 2011 by Tamise

Helen Castor reviews ‘Matilda Queen of the Conqueror’ in the Literary Review. The Conqueror’s Consort by Leo Cendrowicz – January 18th 2012 (added 19th January) A STORMIN’ NORMAN by Helen Castor – October 2011.

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Books 2011: On Sale Today – Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore by Alison Weir

Posted on 6th October 2011 by Tamise

6th October – Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore by Alison Weir ‘In this book, the first full-scale, in-depth biography of Henry VIII’s famous mistress, Mary Boleyn, the sister of Anne, his second queen, Alison Weir explodes much of … Continue reading →

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