Author Archives: Tamise

Exhibition featuring painting of Lady Jane opens in Australia

‘Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits’ exhibition at the ‘Bendigo Art Gallery’, Australia, opened on Saturday and runs until 14th July. ‘Tudors to Windsors traces the history of the British monarchy through the outstanding collection of the National Portrait Gallery, … Continue reading

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On this day in 1528…

Mary Tudor, Duchess of Suffolk wrote a letter to Cardinal Wolsey from Castle Rising on this day in 1528. Mary to Wolsey March 17 1528 ‘My very good lorde as hertely as I can I commande me unto your good … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – 2 new books on sale today…

15th March – Louis XIV: The Real King of Versailles by Josephine Wilkinson ‘Intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising, a biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian. Louis XIV’s story has all the ingredients … Continue reading

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Lady Jane goes to Australia

The ‘Lady Jayne’ Streatham portrait will be on display in Australia as part of the ‘Tudors to Windsors’ exhibition at the ‘Bendigo Art Gallery’, Victoria. ‘Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits’ runs from 16th March until 14th July 2019. For … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior by Catherine Hanley

‘Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown–the first woman ever to hold the position–and an able military general. This new biography explores Matilda’s achievements as military and political leader, and … Continue reading

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