Monthly Archives: January 2025

Books 2025 – on sale today – Scotland’s Medieval Queens: From Saint Margaret to Margaret of Denmark by Sharon Bennett Connolly

Posted on 30th January 2025 by Tamise

‘Scotland’s history is dramatic, violent and bloody. Being England’s northern neighbour has never been easy. Scotland’s queens have had to deal with war, murder, imprisonment, political rivalries and open betrayal. They have loved and lost, raised kings and queens, ruled … Continue reading →

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Lucy Worsley Investigates…Bloody Mary – BBC 2 – Friday 24 January at 9pm

Posted on 24th January 2025 by Tamise

The fourth episode of this series of ‘Lucy Worsley Investigates’ is about ‘Bloody Mary.’ ‘Mary Tudor, King Henry VIII’s eldest daughter, came to the throne in 1553 and became infamous as one of the bloodiest queens in history. Allegedly executing … Continue reading →

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‘Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era’ by Amy McElroy added to the web site….

Posted on 13th January 2025 by Tamise

‘Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era’ by Amy McElroy added to the General Works section of the bibliography. Entries added to the following: Primary Accounts – Ascham.

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