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The Head of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk? – Stephan Edwards investigates….

Stephan Edwards writes about a mummified head that may belong to Henry Grey at his website, Some Grey Matter. The Head of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk?

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Did Lady Jane sign this book? Dr Stephan Edwards investigates…

Did this book being sold on ebay belong to Lady Jane and did she sign it? Some Grey Matter – Lady Jane Grey’s Autograph For Sale?

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Margaret Tudor: Book of Hours

I’ve just finished reading the wonderful ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots’ by Linda Porter and have started ‘Elizabeth of York: The First Tudor Queen’ by Alison Weir. Both authors use the same picture of … Continue reading

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Rare English Gold Sovereign of Queen Mary

Coin Week reports about a gold sovereign dating from the reign of Mary I, that was minted in 1553 that was sold at auction last week. Coin Rarities & Related Topics: Rare English Gold Sovereign of Queen Mary

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