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Another portrait researched by Dr Stephan Edwards

Posted on 29th December 2010 by Tamise

Dr Stephan Edwards has posted his research into another possible Lady Jane Grey portrait at his website, Some Grey Matter. The Anglesey Abbey Portrait

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Interview with Helen Castor

Posted on 19th December 2010 by Tamise

Dr Helen Castor is the author of ‘She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth’ and ‘Blood and Roses.’ Both ‘The Sunday Times’ and ‘The Independent’ have named ‘She-Wolves’ as one of their history books of the year. Many thanks … Continue reading →

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On this day…18th December 1553

Posted on 17th December 2010 by Tamise

18th December The Chronicle of Queen Jane and of Two Years of Queen Mary, and Especially of the Rebellion of Sir Thomas Wyat p.33. ’The xviijth day, the lady Jane had the libertie of the Tower, so she might walk … Continue reading →

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Talk by Helen Castor

Posted on 17th December 2010 by Tamise

Helen Castor (author of ‘She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth) will be speaking at Kensington Central Library on 3rd February 2011 at 6.30pm. Helen informs me that Lady Jane will not get much of a mention as the … Continue reading →

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Independent: History Books of the Year

Posted on 15th December 2010 by Tamise

The Independent’s choice of History Books of the Year include: She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor Catherine of Aragaon: Henry’s Spanish Queen by Giles Tremlett Death and the Virgin by Chris Skidmore Books of the … Continue reading →

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