Tag Archives: Mary I

The Real Tudors: Kings & Queens Rediscovered – National Portrait Gallery

‘The Real Tudors: Kings & Queens Rediscovered’ opened at the National Portrait Gallery on 12th September 2014 and runs until 1st March 2015. This free display is in the usual Tudor Galleries on the third floor of the NPG. Each … Continue reading

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Rare English Gold Sovereign of Queen Mary

Coin Week reports about a gold sovereign dating from the reign of Mary I, that was minted in 1553 that was sold at auction last week. Coin Rarities & Related Topics: Rare English Gold Sovereign of Queen Mary

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Alison Weir discusses Mary I on Woman’s Hour

As part of a series about Queens who have ruled England, on Monday Woman’s Hour discussed the reign of Mary I with Alison Weir. You can listen at: Woman’s Hour – Queen Mary Tudor

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Review of Harry Kelsey’s Philip of Spain, King of England: The Forgotten Sovereign

The author of Mary Tudor: Renaissance Queen has reviewed ‘Philip of Spain: King of England – The Forgotten Sovereign’. Review

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Books 2011: On Sale Last Month

Due to be published 30th August but published earlier – Mary I: England’s Catholic Queen by John Edwards ‘The lifestory of Mary I – daughter of Henry VIII and his Spanish wife, Catherine of Aragon – is often distilled to … Continue reading

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