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Guest post at The Anne Boleyn Files – 10th July – Jane the Quene

Claire Ridgway (author and creator of The Anne Boleyn Files) is very kindly hosting an article I wrote about Queen Jane’s arrival at the Tower of London on 10th July 1553. Thank you Claire for asking me to write a … Continue reading

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Lady Jane Grey Reference Guide Updated

‘Mary Rose: Tudor Princess, Queen of France, the extraordinary life of Henry VIII’s sister’ by David Loades added to the Other Biographies section of the Bibliography. Entry added to Songs/Poems – Songs. The Suffolk Garland ‘And so from princely Brandon’s … Continue reading

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9th July 1553 – Jane in her own words

‘Although my fault is such that it can only be pardoned by the Queen’s mercy, nor can I ask for reprieve, having listened to those who at a time appeared to me as wise, and now have shown that they … Continue reading

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July 1553

This month marks the 459th anniversary of the death of King Edward VI, the brief reign of Queen Jane and the victory of Queen Mary I. Sarah@SarahExecuted asks Why Not Queen Jane? Christine Hartweg@BuffHistory has written a number of articles … Continue reading

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Catch Up

History Today has two interesting articles. Their book choice for July is ‘Tower: An Epic History of the Tower of London.’ There is also a look at the Lux in Arcana exhibition that I visited in Rome. July’s Book Choice: … Continue reading

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