Category Archives: Lady Jane Grey

History Today article features Lady Jane

Lady Jane Grey features in an article in the June issue of History Today magazine. Alison Kinney investigates the myth of the executioner’s mask, in ‘Off with his Hood.’ The article mentions William Cruikshank’s illustrations in William Harrison Ainsworth’s novel, … Continue reading

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My Lady Jane birthday cake and present

Not only did I spend my birthday at Sudeley Castle but my wonderful parents bought me a Lady Jane Grey rose and Lady Jane featured on my birthday cake!

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Tower of London added to Lady Jane related places

Finally got round to adding the Tower of London to the ‘Lady Jane Related Places’ section of the website.

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Lady Jane article free with BBC History Magazine

When I bought the April issue of BBC History Magazine today, I was pleased to find that a copy of BBC History Magazine’s ‘Royal Women’ collector’s edition was free with it. ‘Royal Women’ which was published in August last year, … Continue reading

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Lady Jane – two mentions in the press last week

Daily Mail – Historic manor house built for Lady Jane Grey’s father in the 1500s could be yours for £650,000 – if you don’t mind two of its former inhabitants being executed Couple snubbed by Victorian society are celebrated in … Continue reading

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