Category Archives: Talks

Stories from the Bag of Secrets: Pretenders to the Throne – Talk by Dr Daniel F Gosling

Posted on 21st July 2023 by Tamise

‘Some of the stories told in these records, of pretenders to the throne, of people who laid claim to the throne and others whose names were used in vain as part of rebellions, uprisings, and plots. The series gets its … Continue reading →

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History for Ukraine

Posted on 25th March 2022 by Tamise

Amongst the many wonderful historians giving talks as part of the ‘History for Ukraine’ event, will be Dr Nicola Tallis giving a talk about Lady Jane Grey. 26th March 10.30pm GMT You can view the full list of speakers at … Continue reading →

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HistFest 2022 – The House of Dudley – 9th April 2022

Posted on 13th March 2022 by Tamise

HistFest 2022 – The House of Dudley Dr Joanne Paul discusses the Dudley family’s entanglement with the Tudor dynasty with Professor Kate Williams At the British Library and also online 9th April 15:00-16:15 ‘Each Tudor monarch made their name with … Continue reading →

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Too Close to Her Throne: The Other Cousins – Talk by Susan Doran

Posted on 21st October 2021 by Tamise

The Tudors were not very good at producing sons but they were good at producing daughters who lived beyond childhood. During her lifetime, Elizabeth had 9 female cousins on her father’s side. 3 of them, including Lady Jane Grey died … Continue reading →

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Rivals to the Throne – Tudor Royal Women with Tracy Borman

Posted on 11th October 2021 by Tamise

Drawn to the fact that the Tudors very nearly did not hold onto the throne at all. There were other stronger claimants to the throne after the Battle of Bosworth. Many rival claimants descended from the House of York, the … Continue reading →

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