Author Archives: Tamise

Richard Davey and the Wedding of Lady Jane Grey

Posted on 2nd January 2016 by Tamise

This is a follow up article to ‘Lady Jane Grey’s Death and Burial’ which was published in the February 2015 edition of ‘Tudor Life Magazine.’ Richard Davey and the Wedding of Lady Jane Grey

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Review of 2015

Posted on 31st December 2015 by Tamise

The year started off with Lady Jane getting a mention in the January issue of BBC History Magazine. Part 2 of ‘The Tudors in 50 Moments’ by Tracy Borman, briefly mentioned Jane’s reign and execution. The paperback of Elizabeth Fremantle’s … Continue reading →

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Most read of 2015…

Posted on 29th December 2015 by Tamise

Interview with Elizabeth Norton

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Tower of London – 17/18 December 1553

Posted on 17th December 2015 by Tamise

Jane is given permission to walk in the Queen’s garden at the Tower ‘The fortress would become in rapid succession her palace, her prison, her scaffold – and her tomb.’ (p.299, Jones) On the 17th of December 1553, the Privy … Continue reading →

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Prayer written by Lady Jane

Posted on 4th December 2015 by Tamise

Professor Eric Ives writes that, ‘Additional items from Jane’s imprisonment came to light early in Elizabeth’s reign. The first (1563) edition of the Acts and Monuments includes ‘A certain prayer of the lady Jane in the time of her trouble.’ … Continue reading →

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