Category Archives: Exhibitions

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words – British Library

Posted on 17th February 2025 by Tamise

Last month I visited this fabulous exhibition at the British Library. Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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Lady Katherine Grey – ‘Now You See Us’ Exhibition at Tate Britain

Posted on 18th July 2024 by Tamise

The V&A’s miniature of Lady Katherine Grey is part of the ‘Now You See Us’ exhibition’ at the Tate Britain. The exhibition runs until 13th October. ‘Spanning 400 years, this exhibition follows women on their journeys to becoming professional artists. … Continue reading →

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Six Lives – Katherine Parr

Posted on 28th June 2024 by Tamise

Katherine Parr attributed to Master John circa 1545 II Petrarca con I’espositionne d’Alessandro Vellutello (Petrach, with a commentary by Alessandro Vellutello) Book, binding of purple velvet with applique and embroidery, 1544 Katherine Parr Attributed to Master John circa 1547 ‘Katherine … Continue reading →

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Six Lives – Katherine Howard

Posted on 28th June 2024 by Tamise

Probably Katherine Howard Hans Holbein circa 1540 The Buccleuch Collection Letter from Katherine Howard to Thomas Culpeper 1541 ‘This letter was collected in evidence against Katherine and her lady-in-waiting Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. It testified to Katherine’s relationship with the … Continue reading →

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Six Lives – Anne of Cleeves

Posted on 25th June 2024 by Tamise

Anne of Cleeves Portrait miniature of Anne of Cleeves Hans Holbein 1539 Nullification of Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleeves 9 July 1540 ‘This is the formal record of nullification, signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.’