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Lady Jane is chief mourner at Queen Katherine Parr’s funeral

The funeral of Queen Katherine Parr On 7th September 1548, Lady Jane Grey was chief mourner at the funeral of Queen Katherine Parr. The former queen had died two days earlier, probably from puerperal fever, after the birth of her … Continue reading →

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Bradgate Ruins to Reopen

BBC News has reported that the ruins of Bradgate Park are to reopen from 1st April. Ruins of Nine Days’ Queen’s home to reopen

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Hever Castle December 2025

Had a lovely time at Hever Castle today. Went on the carousel 3 times!

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York – Margaret Tudor arrives at York on her journey to marry the King of Scots

On 16th July 1503, Princess Margaret Tudor attended Mass at York Minster. She had entered the city the previous day through the Mickelgate Bar. York was one of her many stops on the way to Scotland to marry King James … Continue reading →

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