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Another book with a Jane link to look forward to…

21st August 2019 – Early Modern English Noblewomen and Self-Starvation: The Skull Beneath the Skin by Sasha Garwood ‘Early Modern English Noblewomen and Self-Starvation: The Skull Beneath the Skin is a unique exploration of why early modern noblewomen starved themselves, … Continue reading

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403rd Anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart

Today marks the 403rd anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. Arbella Stuart and the Greys

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Interesting interview in History of Royals Magazine

Jill Armitage is interviewed about her forthcoming book about Arbella Stuart in the latest issue of History of Royals Magazine. ‘Arbella Stuart: The Uncrowned Queen’ will be published by Amberley on 15th April.

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401st Anniversary of Arbella Stuart’s Death

Today marks the 401st anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. Last year I visited the Arbella exhibition at Hardwick Hall, which was to commemorate the 400th anniversary. Arbella Stuart and the Greys

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Possible portraits of Arbella Stuart and Margaret Douglas on display at the NPG

A possible portrait of Lady Arbella Stuart (once a potential successor to Elizabeth I) and the heroine of Elizabeth Fremantle’s new book (The Girl in the Glass Tower) is on display in Room 3 of the National Portrait Gallery. Also … Continue reading

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