Author Archives: Tamise

My review of ‘The Queen and the Heretic’ by Derek Wilson…

Posted on 1st October 2018 by Tamise

‘The Queen and the Heretic’ is a highly readable account of how the religious changes in England during the reign of Henry VIII influenced the lives of his sixth Queen Katherine Parr, and Anne Askew, who was burnt for her … Continue reading →

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Books 2018 – 2 new books on sale today…

Posted on 30th September 2018 by Tamise

Among the Wolves of Court: The Untold Story of Thomas and George Boleyn by Lauren Mackay ‘Thomas and George Boleyn – the father and brother of Anne Boleyn and heads of one of the most powerful infamous dynasties in English … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane goes to the USA

Posted on 28th September 2018 by Tamise

The ‘Lady Jayne’ Streatham portrait will be on display in the USA as part of a new exhibition at ‘The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.’ ‘Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol’ runs from 7th October 2018 … Continue reading →

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Books 2018 – on sale today – Women Letter-Writers in Tudor England (Paperback) by James Daybell

Posted on 27th September 2018 by Tamise

‘Women Letter-Writers in Tudor England represents one of the most comprehensive study of women’s letters and letter-writing during the early modern period to be undertaken, and acts as an important corrective to traditional ways of reading and discussing letters as … Continue reading →