Monthly Archives: October 2012

More books for 2013

Posted on 25th October 2012 by Tamise

28th January 2013 – Jane Seymour: Henry VIII’s ‘first True Wife’ by David Loades ‘Jane was Henry VIII’s third Queen, and she was described by him as ‘his first true wife’, both his first two marriages having been annulled. She … Continue reading →

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She Wolves: England’s Early Queens on DVD

Posted on 22nd October 2012 by Tamise

I have just heard from Helen Castor that her tv series, ‘She Wolves: England’s Early Queens’ is now availble to download from iTunes and will be available on DVD in the UK next month. The three part series that was … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane Grey’s Bracelet? Stephan Edwards investigates….

Posted on 21st October 2012 by Tamise

Dr Stephan Edwards (Some Grey Matter) was asked to investigate a bracelet with a tradition of belonging to Lady Jane Grey. You can read his report at: Some Grey Matter – Lady Jane Grey’s Bracelet?

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Helen Castor’s She Wolves: England’s Early Queens TV series on SBS

Posted on 19th October 2012 by Tamise

If you are in Australia, SBS is showing Helen Castor’s TV series based on her book, ‘She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth’ which was shown on BBC4 in the UK in March. The three part series starts at … Continue reading →

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Books 2012: On sale today – 1536 The Year That Changed Henry VIII

Posted on 19th October 2012 by Tamise

Currently says on Amazon.co.uk, unknown when back in stock. 19th October – 1536: The Year that Changed Henry VIII by Suzannah Lipscomb (Paperback re-issue) ‘One of the best-known figures of British history, collective memory of Henry VIII presents us with … Continue reading →

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