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Peterborough Cathedral – Funeral of Queen Katherine of Aragon

Katherine of Aragon’s funeral took place at Peterborough Cathedral on 29th January 1536.

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Katherine of Aragon Festival

The annual service to commemorate the life of Queen Katherine of Aragon will take place at Peterborough Cathedral on Friday 27th January. There is also a Tudor History Day on Saturday 28th January and a talk about Margaret Beaufort (grandmother … Continue reading

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Books 2011: On sale last week

12th May – Sister Queens: Katherine of Aragon and Juana Queen of Castile by Julia Fox ‘Julia Fox’s new biography vividly portrays the harsh realities of being a queen within a world dominated and run by men. She provides a … Continue reading

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Interview with Giles Tremlett at Mary Tudor: Renaissance Queen

Mary Tudor: Renaissance Queen’ blog has an interview with the author of ‘Catherine of Aragon: Henry’s Spanish Queen.’ Mary Tudor: Renaissance Queen

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Independent: History Books of the Year

The Independent’s choice of History Books of the Year include: She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor Catherine of Aragaon: Henry’s Spanish Queen by Giles Tremlett Death and the Virgin by Chris Skidmore Books of the … Continue reading

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