Thursday, 15 August 2024

Tudors, Tudors, everywhere.

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 I think everyone with an interest in history knows the Tudors are top of the tree.  So many books, articles and tv dramas or documentaries....
Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Edward II’s re-action to the death of Piers Gaveston

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 When Edward II heard about Piers being kidnapped by Guy, Earl of Warwick, he must have truly feared what would happen.  Having been relieve...
Wednesday, 19 June 2024

June 19th - death of Piers Gaveston

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 Today marks the anniversary of the death - supposedly execution but more like murder -  of Piers Gaveston, 1312.  After surrendering to Aym...
Saturday, 18 May 2024

May 19th - beginning of the end for Piers Gaveston and execution of Anne Boleyn

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 May 19th has come round again.  May 19th 1312 is the day Piers Gaveston, having returned from his third exile, to meet once again with Edwa...
Saturday, 6 April 2024

Review of Edward II: His Sexuality and Relationships by Kathryn Warner

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 Having known Kathryn Warner a number of years, this is the book I always thought she needed to write.  Kathryn's research is always met...
Friday, 8 March 2024

Guest post by Kathryn Warner

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  I'm delighted to welcome a guest post by author Kathryn Warner.   I've known Kathryn for a number of years and I sent her some que...
Saturday, 10 February 2024

New Book about Edward II by Kathryn Warner

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 I'm really looking forward to the publication of Kathryn Warner's new book, 'Edward II: His Sexuality and Relationships'.  ...