Author Archives: Tamise

My review of ‘Margaret Tudor: Queen of Scots – The Life of King Henry VIII’s Sister’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

This concise biography of Margaret Tudor (eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) is a welcome addition to the ranks of books about the Tudors. Margaret, a Tudor Princess and later a Scottish Queen, has been overlooked, even … Continue reading

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More Books to look forward to in 2018…

21st March 2018 – Elizabeth I in Writing: Language, Power and Representation in Early Modern England (Queenship and Power) edited by Donatella Montini and Iolanda Plescia ‘This collection investigates Queen Elizabeth I as an accomplished writer in her own right … Continue reading

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Books 2018 – On sale today – La Reine Blanche by Sarah Bryson

15th February 2018 – La Reine Blanche: Mary Tudor, a Life in Letters by Sarah Bryson ‘Mary’s childhood was overshadowed by the men in her life. Her father, Henry VII who took the throne from Richard III, her brother, Arthur, … Continue reading

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Queen of Bradgate Park – Tulip Procession 12 February 2018

Bradgate Park Trust marked the 464th anniversary of Lady Jane’s execution with a Tulip procession. Photographer, Mark Kent, took some wonderful photos of the event. Thank you to Mark for letting me use his photos. You can view the rest … Continue reading

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Richard Davey and the Execution of Lady Jane Grey

I wrote this article for the Lady Jane issue of the Tudor Society’s ‘Tudor Life Magazine. Richard Davey and…the Execution of Lady Jane Grey. This article originally appeared in the Tudor Society’s February 2015 edition of ‘Tudor Life Magazine’ as … Continue reading

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