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Lady Jane in her own words – 11th February 1554 – Message to Father in her prayerbook

Posted on 11th February 2015 by Tamise

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s letters. ‘Authenticity is even more important when it comes to Jane’s letters. Some are unquestionably by her. There is an early letter thanking Thomas Seymour, Lord Sudeley, and three … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane in her own words – 11th February 1554 – Letter to her sister

Posted on 11th February 2015 by Tamise

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s letter to her sister Katherine. ‘Seven other pieces attributed to Jane are known only in printed copies. They come from her months of imprisonment in the Tower and cannot … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane in her own words – 8th or 10th February 1554 – Conference with Feckenham

Posted on 8th February 2015 by Tamise

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s dialogue with Dr Feckenham. ‘Seven other pieces attributed to Jane are known only in printed copies. They come from her months of imprisonment in the Tower and cannot automatically … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane in her own words

Posted on 11th February 2014 by Tamise

12th February 1554 Lady Jane wrote a farewell message to Sir John Brydges (the Lieutenant of the Tower), in the prayer book she carried to the scaffold. Moments before her execution, Lady Jane made the customary scaffold speech. 11 February … Continue reading →

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