Author Archives: Tamise

UK publication news about ‘Crown of Blood’ by Nicola Tallis

Posted on 12th February 2016 by Tamise

The 462nd anniversary of Jane’s death is a fitting date for the confirmation of the UK publication of a new biography. Nicola Tallis has told me that ‘Crown of Blood’ will be published by Michael O’Mara in the autumn (date … Continue reading →

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12th February – 462nd Anniversary of the execution of Lady Jane

Posted on 12th February 2016 by Tamise

Events by Place – Tower of London Prayer book message to Sir John Brydges Moments before her execution, Lady Jane made the customary scaffold speech.

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11th February – Farewell Messages

Posted on 11th February 2016 by Tamise

In the days before the execution, Lady Jane composed a farewell message to her father and a letter to her sister, Katherine. Farewell Message to her Father Farewell Letter to Katherine Grey

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Books 2016 – on sale today – Watch the Lady by Elizabeth Fremantle (paperback) – 11 Feb

Posted on 11th February 2016 by Tamise

11 February 2016 – Watch The Lady (Paperback) by Elizabeth Fremantle ‘Penelope Devereux is a legendary beauty in the court of Elizabeth I, with a smile that would light up the shadows of hell. But it’s not just her looks … Continue reading →

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February 1554 – Lady Jane’s conference with Dr Feckenham

Posted on 8th February 2016 by Tamise

Both de Lisle and Ives agree that Jane wanted her dialogue with Feckenham to be published, ‘Given the little time she had to write between his final visit and the end, this says much of her determination that her death … Continue reading →

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