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BBC History Magazine – History Hot 100

BBC History Magazine has published the results of the 2017 History Hot 100 survey. Lady Jane is at number 61.

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ABC Radio Australia Interview with Stephan Edwards

On Sunday 23rd July, ABC Radio Australia interviewed Stephan Edwards about the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey. The main points Stephan makes are: Henry VIII had 3 surviving off spring but 4 acknowledged surviving children. Henry Fitzroy plays … Continue reading

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My visit to the “Blood Royal” Exhibition

‘Blood Royal: Picturing the Tudor Monarchy’ is a free exhibition at the Society of Antiquaries in Piccadilly, London. The exhibition runs from 24 July to 25th August and is well worth a visit. One of the highlights of the exhibition … Continue reading

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Books 2017 – on sale now…

15th August 2017 – The Wars of the Roses in 100 Facts by Matthew Lewis ‘The Wars of the Roses were a series of brutal conflicts between rival branches of the Plantagenet family – the Lancastrians and the Yorkists. The … Continue reading

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Lady Jane Eulogy

Last month, Bradgate Park Trust held a series of events to commemorate the ‘Queen of Bradgate Park.’ I was honoured to deliver the eulogy at the Remembrance and Rose Petal Service for Lady Jane at Bradgate Chapel on Sunday 16th … Continue reading

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