Category Archives: Events by Place

Events By Place – Durham House

I started a new series last weekend called ‘Events By Place.’ The first article is about Durham House, where the wedding of Lady Jane Grey was held on 25th May 1553. More places will follow as we reach dates significant … Continue reading

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The Siege of Nottingham Castle by Lauren Johnson – Updated 27 March

Lauren Johnson gives a day by day account of the 1194 siege of Nottingham Castle. March 1194 – The Road to Nottingham 25 March: The King Comes to Nottingham 26 March: The King’s Siege Engines 27 March: The King is … Continue reading

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The original account of Queen Katherine Parr’s funeral

Anonymous Narrative of Dowager Queen Katherine Parr’s Funeral and Burial in the Chapel of Sudeley Castle, September (7), 1548 The re-enactment of Queen Katherine Parr’s funeral took place at Sudeley Castle last weekend. Proceedings were tweeted by @SudeleyCastle and thank … Continue reading

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More about re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral at Sudeley

The Telegraph has further details about the re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral at Sudeley Castle. The article includes details of the route taken by Katherine Parr and Lady Jane Grey to the Sudeley chapel. Sudeley Castle: the curious life and … Continue reading

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Lady Jane News

You can still book tickets for the re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral at Sudeley Castle on Sunday 9th September. Lady Jane was chief mourner at Katherine’s funeral in Book tickets for re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral in 1548. This event … Continue reading

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