Westminster Abbey, September 16th 2019 That has got to be my fastest gather yet. A week to read the book, take advantage of already being in London and the association card and Bob’s your uncle. Which is something I don’t think I’ve ever said before. I’d write a long-detailed account of my journey here but... Continue Reading →
Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737)
London, November 2nd, 2019 I am faced with my first Queen failure. I booked my tickets a month ago. I reviewed where Caroline of Ansbach was interred. I reminded myself of the bus route to the Abbey. I did not check that the Abbey would be open to visitors today. I am ashamed. I’ve decided... Continue Reading →
Philippa of Hainault (1310-1369)
Westminster, November 30th 2019 Getting here is almost mundane now! Apart from the perpetual worry I’ll have a repeat performance of last time and I won’t be able to get in, it all went smoothly. I have gathered Caroline of Ansbach – a bit weird given all she has is a marble tile on the... Continue Reading →
This is me.
However you've come to this blog, whether I bugged you about it til you gave in or found it through some random, medieval/queens/genealogy/social history web search, hi! This is just to lay out a few things about me so you know who's doing this crazy project. The first thing to say is I am not... Continue Reading →