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Medieval Women: In Their Own Words – British Library

Last month I visited this fabulous exhibition at the British Library. Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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HistFest 2022 – The House of Dudley – 9th April 2022

As part of HistFest 2022, Dr Joanne Paul took part in a Q&A about ‘The House of Dudley’ with Dr Wanda Wyporska. In a fascinating discussion about the Dudley family and their dealings with the Tudor monarchs, in which Edward … Continue reading

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Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens Exhibition

Last week I visited this fabulous exhibition at the British Library. Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens

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Too Close to Her Throne: The Other Cousins – Talk by Susan Doran

The Tudors were not very good at producing sons but they were good at producing daughters who lived beyond childhood. During her lifetime, Elizabeth had 9 female cousins on her father’s side. 3 of them, including Lady Jane Grey died … Continue reading

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Too Close to Her Throne: The Other Cousins – Talk by Professor Susan Doran

Too Close to Her Throne: The Other Cousins Professor Susan Doran Online Event for the British Library 13th October 19.30-20.30 ‘Professor Sue Doran looks how other close female kin of Elizabeth I created problems for her as well as themselves. … Continue reading

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