Monthly Archives: March 2009

Message from Leanda de Lisle and Ask a question until 19th April!

Posted on 31st March 2009 by Tamise

‘I would like to apologise to everyone who was disappointed by the cancellation of my appearance at the Sunday Times Literary Festival. Unfortunately I have a massive prolapse of a lower disc in my spine and my doctor was very … Continue reading →

Off topic – Queen Margaret Tudor

Posted on 28th March 2009 by Tamise

The Daily Mail looks at what might have happened if equal succession rights had been in place during the reign of the Tudors. What if? Henry VIII’s sister had taken the throne…or Kaiser Bill had become our king

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CANCELLED – Leanda de Lisle at the Sunday Times Literary Festival

Posted on 25th March 2009 by Tamise

Leanda de Lisle (author of ‘The Sisters Who Would Be Queen’) has informed me that she will not be appearing at the Sunday Times Literary Festival next week. Leanda was due to appear with John Guy on Tuesday 31st March.

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Lady Jane Grey – new set of Tudor stamps

Posted on 23rd March 2009 by Tamise

Lady Jane Grey is featured in a new set of Tudor stamps. The National Portrait Gallery painting is used to portray the nine day queen, alongside stamps of Henry VII and VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. You … Continue reading →