Monthly Archives: September 2016

Books 2016 – on sale today – The Birth of a Queen: Essays on the Quincentenary of Mary I edited by Sarah Duncan and Valerie Schutte

30 September 2016 – The Birth of a Queen: Essays on the Quincentenary of Mary I edited by Sarah Duncan and Valerie Schutte ‘Marking the 500th year anniversary of the birth of Queen Mary I in 1516, this book both … Continue reading

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‘Royal Renegades’ Interview with Linda Porter

Linda Porter is the author of ‘Mary Tudor: The First Queen’, ‘Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr’ and ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots.’ Linda’s new book, ‘Royal Renegades: The Children of … Continue reading

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401st Anniversary of Arbella Stuart’s Death

Today marks the 401st anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. Last year I visited the Arbella exhibition at Hardwick Hall, which was to commemorate the 400th anniversary. Arbella Stuart and the Greys

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An Evening with Leanda de Lisle at Bradgate Park – Thursday 29th September

Best selling author and historian, Leanda de Lisle, will be giving a talk about the Grey Sisters to mark the opening of the new Visitor Centre at Bradgate Park. The talk will be held at the Conservatory Tearoom at 7.30pm … Continue reading

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British Museum – French portrait drawings from Clouet to Courbet

I am looking forward to going to this free exhibition at the British Museum. In Room 90, ‘French portrait drawings from Clouet to Courbet’ opened on 8th September and runs until 29th January 2017. After reading ‘The Rival Queens: Catherine … Continue reading

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