Tag Archives: Sharon Bennett Connolly

Celebrating 10 years of Just History Blog!

Posted on 14th September 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

Gemma Hollman of Just History Blog is celebrating 10 years next month. Huge congratulations to Gemma for her wonderful achievement! To mark the occasion, Gemma is hosting an online event celebrating history bloggers on Saturday 17th October at 4pm BST. … Continue reading →

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Should Jane be known as Queen Jane or Lady Jane?

Posted on 3rd September 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

Sharon Bennett Connolly (author of Heroines of the Tudor World) Ah, that is an easy one. If Edward V is in the history books as king, even though he was never crowned, then so should Jane Grey be recognised as … Continue reading →

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Books 2026- on sale today – Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets by Sharon Bennet Connolly

Posted on 30th August 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

‘My daughter wanted me to treat her more like a princess. So, I married her to a stranger to strengthen the alliance with Poland!’ The medieval princess has often been portrayed as a pawn in the political machinations of her … Continue reading →

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To celebrate the publication of the paperback of ‘Heroines of the Tudor World’ by Sharon Bennett Connolly

Posted on 15th July 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

The paperback of ‘Heroines of the Tudor World’ by Sharon Bennett Connolly is published today. Here is my 2024 interview with Sharon. Heroines of the Tudor World.