Monthly Archives: November 2014

Books 2014 – On sale today

Posted on 13th November 2014 by Tamise

13 November – Elizabeth: Renaissance Prince by Lisa Hilton ‘Lisa Hilton’s majestic biography of Elizabeth I, ‘The Virgin Queen’, provides vibrant new insights on a monarch who continues to compel and enthral readers. It is a book that challenges readers … Continue reading →

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13 November 1553 – Trial of Lady Jane

Posted on 13th November 2014 by Tamise

Today is the 461st anniversary of Lady Jane’s trial at the Guildhall in London. Events by Place – Guildhall 13 November 1553. On This Day

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Distinguished Lives: Episode 4 – The Reign of Jane

Posted on 12th November 2014 by Tamise

Episode 4 of the Distinguished Lives series, looks at ‘the extraordinary young woman who sat on the throne for only nine days.’ Leanda de Lisle (author of ‘The Sisters Who Would Be Queen’ and ‘Tudor: The Family Story’) discusses Lady … Continue reading →

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Letter by Mary Tudor for auction

Posted on 11th November 2014 by Tamise

A letter written by Mary Tudor (Queen of France and Lady Jane’s grandmother) is among a group of documents due to be auctioned. The documents also include a letter written by Queen Catherine of Aragon. You can view the letter … Continue reading →

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Reviews of ‘Joan of Arc’ by Helen Castor

Posted on 7th November 2014 by Tamise

Joan of Arc: a History by Helen Castor, review: ‘popular history at its best’ by Diarmaid MacCulloch – The Telegraph Joan of Arc: A History, by Helen Castor by Rachel Moss – Times Higher Education ‘In this sober, serious and … Continue reading →