British Beefeaters Suspended for Bullying Nov 3, 2009
There is a long history of bloodshed and treachery at the Tower, including the executions of three queens: Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn, both wives of Henry VIII, and Lady Jane Grey, known as "the nine days queen.". . (CBS News -- World)
Historian argues Queen Mary’s bloody restoration tactics could have succeeded had she lived Sep 15, 2009
Reversing course, Duffy writes, would be a gargantuan task, and the surprise was the sheer unexpectedness of Mary s political success in marshaling her supporters and seizing power even as Edward s advisers were maneuvering the succession of his (and Mary s) cousin, the Protestant Lady Jane Grey. Since Duffy focuses mainly on the burnings, the fires of faith, readers interested in Mary s struggle against personal and political adversity will welcome Linda Porter s 2007 revisionist biography, The... (Boston Globe)
Four takes on British history Jun 16, 2009
Elizabeth I or Lady Jane Grey knew the Latin and Greek classics that had been rediscovered. For women lower down the social ladder, we must read between the lines, in wills for example or by looking at illustrations, to discover that women often shared in the work of their husbands in the small crafts or in the fields. (BBC News -- UK)
Mary I of England (1553-1558) May 28, 2009
Edward IV and Lady Jane Grey ... John Dudley, Earl of Northumberland, persuaded Edward, to change his will and name Lady Jane Grey as his successor ... The conspiracy s leaders and Lady Jane Grey were executed. (Suite101.com)
Haunted Places to Visit in the UK Feb 26, 2009
After her execution in 1554, Lady Jane Grey (who s execution was ordered by Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII) is said to have appeared on numerous occasions. The Tower of Salt is thought to be the most frightening place there, dogs refuse to enter and Yeomen (Beefeaters) are said to be scared to go in after dusk after one of them was reputedly nearly strangled by something unseen. (Suite101.com)
