Inside the Tower of London – Episode 5

Posted on 16th October 2019 by Tamise


The fifth episode of the second series of ‘Inside the Tower of London’ featured Lady Jane Grey and her brief reign.



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Books 2019 – on sale today – Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation by Kathryn Warner

Posted on 15th October 2019 by Tamise


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‘Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation is the first full-length biography of the queen who stood in the middle of the some of the most dramatic events in English history.

Philippa’s marriage was arranged in order to provide ships and mercenaries for her mother-in-law to invade her father-in-law’s kingdom in 1326, yet it became one of the most successful royal marriages in English history and endured for more than four decades. The chronicler Jean Froissart described her as ‘The most gentle Queen, most liberal, and most courteous that ever was Queen in her days.’

Philippa stood by her husband’s side as he began a war against her uncle, Philip VI of France, and claimed his throne. She frequently accompanied him to Scotland, France and Flanders. She also acted as regent in 1346 when Edward was away from his kingdom at the time of a Scottish invasion, and appeared on horseback to rally the English army to victory.

Philippa became popular with the people due to her kindness and compassion, demonstrated when she sought pity for the Burghers of Calais and persuaded King Edward to spare their lives. This popularity helped maintain peace in England throughout Edward’s reign. Her son, later known as the Black Prince, became one of the greatest warriors of the Middle Ages.’

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Inside the Tower of London – Series 2 – Episode 1

Posted on 12th October 2019 by Tamise


Lady Jane got 2 mentions in Episode 1 of the second series of ‘Inside the Tower of London’ on Channel 5.


(c) Channel 5


During this episode, Tracy Borman walks the route that Princess Elizabeth took on arrival at the Tower as a prisoner in March 1554.

‘She would have carried on, underneath here which is the Bloody Tower, one of the most notorious parts of the whole fortress.’


(c) Channel 5


‘As she emerged from under the archway, up ahead of her she would have seen the scaffold which was still in place from the execution of her cousin, Lady Jane Grey.’


(c) Channel 5


‘It is said that they (the ravens) started pecking at the eyes on Lady Jane Grey’s head just moments after her execution.



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Books 2019 – on sale today – Royal Witches: From Joan of Navarre to Elizabeth Woodville by Gemma Hollman

Posted on 1st October 2019 by Tamise


(c) The History Press


‘Until the mass hysteria of the seventeenth century, accusations of witchcraft in England were rare. However, four royal women, related in family and in court ties – Joan of Navarre, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg and Elizabeth Woodville – were accused of practising witchcraft in order to kill or influence the king.

Some of these women may have turned to the dark arts, but the purpose of the accusations was purely political. Despite their status, these women were vulnerable because of their gender as the men around them moved them like pawns for political gains.

In Royal Witches, Gemma Hollman explores the lives and the cases of these so-called witches. In a time when the line between science and magic was blurred, these trials offer a tantalising insight of how malicious magic would be used and cause such mass hysteria in centuries to come.’

From Amazon.co.uk

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Inside the Tower of London – Episode 5 – Lady Jane Grey

Posted on 30th September 2019 by Tamise


Episode 5 of ‘Inside the Tower of London’ to be broadcast on Channel 5, Tuesday 1st October at 9pm, is about Lady Jane.


(c) Channel 5


According to the Radio Times website.

‘The story of Lady Jane Grey’s brief rule as queen and execution in the Tower. Chief curator Tracy Borman explores how Edward VI’s will placed her on the throne while still in her teens, only for the dead king’s sister Mary to proclaim herself queen in defiance of his wishes, but with great public support. The programme features footage of the annual flower-laying ceremony on the anniversary of Jane’s death. ‘

More from the Historic Royal Palaces website.

‘At the heart of this episode is one of the Tower of London’s greatest tragedies — the story of teenage Queen Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at the Tower during the reign of Mary I.

Join Historic Royal Palaces curators as they investigate Jane’s imprisonment at the Tower, and explore ancient graffiti carved into the walls by her fellow prisoners — a reminder of the once-powerful lives that were destroyed here.

Chief Curator Tracy Borman delves into the archives to examine documents relating to Edward VI, who disinherited his half-sisters Mary and Elizabeth in favour of Jane and her family.

Plus, for the first time ever, cameras capture a poignant annual ceremony in which a lone woman comes to lay flowers and remember Jane on the anniversary of her death.‘




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