Claire RidgwayJul 16, 2025
Was Lady Jane Grey’s mother really a monster?
Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, has been vilified for centuries—but does she deserve it?
Uncover the truth...
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Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, the Maligned Mother of Lady Jane Grey - The Tudor Society

On this day in Tudor history, 16th July 1517, Mary Tudor, Queen of France, and her husband, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, welcomed a daughter into the world, Frances. This little girl grew up to be Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, and she is often reduced to a footnote in history — simply the mother of the tragic Lady Jane Grey. But who was she really? In my latest video, I dive into Frances' life and look at how she's been maligned by centuries of misrepresentation.

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Claire RidgwayJul 15, 2025
Powdered glass, horse bones… and invisibility?
William Neville, Tudor poet & courtier, was accused of sorcery and trying to vanish from sight!
Discover his bizarre story - https://bit.ly/44NJgSS
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William Neville - The Tudor Courtier Who Tried to Make Himself Invisible - The Tudor Society

On this day in Tudor history, 15th July 1497, William Neville was born. He was a respected courtier and poet, who later found himself accused of something that sounds like it's straight out of a fantasy novel: trying to make himself invisible! In my latest "on this day" video, I'm uncovering the rather strange tale of William Neville — from his allegorical poetry and service in Cardinal Wolsey’s household to accusations of treason, sorcery, and near financial ruin...

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