Lady Jane Grey Reference Guide

How the Tudors Lost Their Heads – John Dudley: The ‘Wicked Duke’ available now on Disney +

Posted on 5th October 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

‘How the Tudors Lost Their Heads’ is a 6 part documentary series currently showing in the UK on Disney +.

Part five of ‘John Dudley: The ‘Wicked’ Duke’ is available to view now.

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Suzannah Lipscomb – Who was legally Queen in 1553?

Posted on 5th October 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

You can read Dr Suzannah Lipscomb’s view in her latest Substack.

Who was Legally Queen in 1553? by Suzannah Lipscomb 💙

3 new films + 2 new podcasts + 1 uncomfortable question

Read on Substack

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Books 2026 – on sale today – The Stolen Crown by Tracy Borman (paperback)

Posted on 1st October 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

‘The Stolen Crown explodes the myth of a peaceful, approved succession from Elizabeth I to James VI of Scotland. As revelatory new research shows, history was literally re-written on the orders of James VI to hide the truth: Elizabeth went to her grave without formally naming an heir.

And so James’s rule in England began with a lie – a lie that went on to have devastating consequences. The Stuart regime rapidly descended into turbulence and uncertainty, conspiracy and persecution, witchcraft and gunpowder, culminating in the destruction of the monarchy in the English Civil War.

With a combination of rigorous research and brilliant storytelling, Tracy Borman’s revealing new book shows that truth and monarchy have always been strange bedfellows…’

From Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Hodder

Further details – Amazon.co.uk