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Arbella Stuart and the Greys – 25th September

‘One last clandestine wedding. A last death in the Tower of London…’ (1) Today marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Arbella Stuart in the Tower of London. As the great- great- granddaughter of Henry VII, Arbella had once … Continue reading

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My visit to Hardwick Hall

I first became became aware of Arbella Stuart through her connection to the Grey family. However, Arbella turned out to be fascinating in her own right and ever since I read ‘Arbella: England’s Lost Queen’ by Sarah Gristwood, I have … Continue reading

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Imagined Lives: Portraits of Unknown People at the NPG

I visited this display at the National Portrait Gallery 2 weeks ago. ‘This display looks in detail at fourteen portraits of people whose identities are uncertain. Dating from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, these portraits were once thought to depict … Continue reading

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Bess of Hardwick News

Tudor History Blog’s Sunday short takes, mentions a display of Bess of Hardwick’s letters at Hardwick Hall. Tudor History Blog Tudor Book Blog also has details about the exhibition. Tudor Book Blog Hope Walker of Hans Eworth and the London … Continue reading

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On The Tudor Trail – Exclusive Interview with Sarah Gristwood

On The Tudor Trail has an interview with Sarah Gristwood (author of ‘Arbella: England’s Lost Queen’ and ‘Elizabeth and Leicester’). On The Tudor Trail – Interview with Sarah Gristwood

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