Author Archives: Tamise

These three wonderful books were published on 6th October

Posted on 10th October 2016 by Tamise

6th October 2016 – The Lives of Tudor Women by Elizabeth Norton ‘The turbulent Tudor age never fails to capture the imagination. But what was it actually like to be a woman during this period? This was a time when … Continue reading →

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Books 2016 – on sale today – The Birth of a Queen: Essays on the Quincentenary of Mary I edited by Sarah Duncan and Valerie Schutte

Posted on 30th September 2016 by Tamise

30 September 2016 – The Birth of a Queen: Essays on the Quincentenary of Mary I edited by Sarah Duncan and Valerie Schutte ‘Marking the 500th year anniversary of the birth of Queen Mary I in 1516, this book both … Continue reading →

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‘Royal Renegades’ Interview with Linda Porter

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Tamise

Linda Porter is the author of ‘Mary Tudor: The First Queen’, ‘Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr’ and ‘Crown of Thistles: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary Queen of Scots.’ Linda’s new book, ‘Royal Renegades: The Children of … Continue reading →

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401st Anniversary of Arbella Stuart’s Death

Posted on 25th September 2016 by Tamise

Today marks the 401st anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. Last year I visited the Arbella exhibition at Hardwick Hall, which was to commemorate the 400th anniversary. Arbella Stuart and the Greys

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An Evening with Leanda de Lisle at Bradgate Park – Thursday 29th September

Posted on 21st September 2016 by Tamise

Best selling author and historian, Leanda de Lisle, will be giving a talk about the Grey Sisters to mark the opening of the new Visitor Centre at Bradgate Park. The talk will be held at the Conservatory Tearoom at 7.30pm … Continue reading →