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Books 2015 – on sale today – A Queen of a New Invention by Stephan Edwards

12 February – A Queen of a New Invention by Stephan Edwards ‘Lady Jane Grey Dudley was proclaimed Queen of England on 10 July 1553 following the untimely death of Henry VIII’s only son and successor, King Edward VI. But … Continue reading

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Lady Jane in her own words – 12th February 1554 – Scaffold speech

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s speech from the scaffold. ‘Seven other pieces attributed to Jane are known only in printed copies. They come from her months of imprisonment in the Tower and cannot automatically … Continue reading

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Lady Jane in her own words – 12th February 1554 – Message to Sir John Brydges

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s letters. ‘Authenticity is even more important when it comes to Jane’s letters. Some are unquestionably by her. There is an early letter thanking Thomas Seymour, Lord Sudeley, and three … Continue reading

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Lady Jane in her own words – 11th February 1554 – Message to Father in her prayerbook

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s letters. ‘Authenticity is even more important when it comes to Jane’s letters. Some are unquestionably by her. There is an early letter thanking Thomas Seymour, Lord Sudeley, and three … Continue reading

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Lady Jane in her own words – 11th February 1554 – Letter to her sister

Professor Eric Ives writes the following about the authenticity of Jane’s letter to her sister Katherine. ‘Seven other pieces attributed to Jane are known only in printed copies. They come from her months of imprisonment in the Tower and cannot … Continue reading

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