Author Archives: Tamise

My review of ‘Plantagenet Queens & Consorts: Family, Duty and Power’ by Dr Steven J. Corvi

Plantagenet Queens lived in the shadow of the role created by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Steven J Corvi’s book includes some of the women who followed Eleanor in wearing the Plantagenet crown but also two who were not queen consorts. Not … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale now – Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots (paperback) by Kate Williams

‘Mary, Queen of Scots & Elizabeth I of England. Two powerful monarchs on a single island. Threatened by voices who believed no woman could govern. Surrounded by sycophants, spies and detractors. Accosted for their dominion, their favour and their bodies. … Continue reading

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Wedding of Jane and Guildford in Fiction

On 25th May 1553, Jane Grey married Guildford Dudley at Durham House on the Strand. It was a triple wedding with Katherine Grey marrying Henry Herbert and Catherine Dudley marrying Henry Hastings. The wedding has featured in a number of … Continue reading

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Roland Hui and the Streatham Portrait

Historian and author of ‘The Turbulent Crown – The Story of the Tudor Queens,’ Roland Hui has written about a possible source for the Streatham portrait. Becoming Jane: The Streatham Portrait of Lady Jane Grey and its Association to a … Continue reading

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Photos from ‘Lady Jane’ feature in new Hever Castle Exhibition

‘Hever on Stage & Screen’ exhibition opened at Hever Castle last week. Running until November, the exhibition features costumes, posters and information about films and tv programmes that were filmed at Hever. The exhibition includes 2 dresses from ‘Anne of … Continue reading

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