Category Archives: Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane mentioned in BBC History Magazine

Posted on 11th November 2015 by Tamise

Lady Jane Grey and her sisters get a brief mention in the November issue of BBC History Magazine, which is on sale now. The article ‘Who Hijacked Henry VIII’s Will?’ by Suzannah Lipscomb, looks at how ‘historians have long argued … Continue reading →

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Arbella Stuart and the Greys – 25th September

Posted on 25th September 2015 by Tamise

‘One last clandestine wedding. A last death in the Tower of London…’ (1) Today marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. As the great- great- granddaughter of Henry VII, Arbella had once … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane mentioned in souvenir cover of The Times

Posted on 9th September 2015 by Tamise

In today’s souvenir edition of ‘The Times’, there are pictures and a chart showing ‘The monarchs of Britain by length of reign.’ Lady Jane is included right at the end.

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Lady Jane features in ‘Book of the Tudors’

Posted on 8th September 2015 by Tamise

There is an article about Lady Jane in the magazine ‘Book of the Tudors.’ Although they do get the date of her trial wrong (it was the 13th and not the 19th of November 1553). Further information available at All … Continue reading →

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7th September 1548 – Funeral of Dowager Queen Katherine Parr

Posted on 7th September 2015 by Tamise

Anonymous Narrative of Dowager Queen Katherine Parr’s Funeral and Burial in the Chapel of Sudeley Castle, September (7), 1548 The anonymous account of the funeral of Katherine Parr. The description can be found in ‘Katherine Parr: Complete Works and Correspondence’ … Continue reading →