Category Archives: Tudor Related Places

My visit to Hardwick Hall

Posted on 1st September 2015 by Tamise

I first became became aware of Arbella Stuart through her connection to the Grey family. However, Arbella turned out to be fascinating in her own right and ever since I read ‘Arbella: England’s Lost Queen’ by Sarah Gristwood, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Places, Tudor Related Places | Tagged , , | Comments Off on My visit to Hardwick Hall

St Mary’s Church – Bury St Edmunds

Posted on 22nd September 2014 by Tamise

St Mary’s Church in Bury St Edmunds is the final resting place of Mary Tudor, Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk. Youngest sister of Henry VIII, Mary was grandmother to Lady Jane Grey. Mary died on 25th June 1533. … Continue reading →

Posted in Places, Tudor Related Places | Comments Off on St Mary’s Church – Bury St Edmunds

Salisbury Cathedral

Posted on 9th September 2014 by Tamise

Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire is the final resting place of Lady Katherine Grey, younger sister of Lady Jane. The foundation stones for Salisbury were laid in 1220 and ‘the church was consecrated in 1258.’ (1) According to the guidebook, ‘with … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady Katherine Grey, Places, Tudor Related Places | Comments Off on Salisbury Cathedral

Castle Rising

Posted on 25th March 2013 by Tamise

Last month I visited Castle Rising in Norfolk. Unfortunately it was closed due to the snow but we still got to walk round it. Mary Tudor, Duchess of Suffolk visited the Castle twice and wrote a letter to Cardinal Wolsey … Continue reading →

Posted in Places, Tudor Related Places | Tagged | Comments Off on Castle Rising