Queens of England Since the Conquest
St. Paul's, London, August 21st 2026 I'm sat on a wall looking at the ruin of Christchurch Greyfriars Church, and I'm here to gather Marguerite of France. I'm feeling quite emotional. I mean I always do, but in most places, Westminster Abbey for example, there's a general understanding that each tomb, plague or plinth is... Continue Reading →
Generosa et religiosa virago (A generous and devout heroic woman) - Westminster Chronicler How high does the arrogance of woman rise if it is not restrained? - Henry III Amesbury, 21st November 2025 I tried to do the right thing and contact the Amesbury Abbey Nursing Home beforehand to see if I could make an... Continue Reading →
Eleanor of Castille's abridged family tree She crept up on me. Having embarrassed myself by asking to be let through to the Edward chapel (it’s Henry) I was dodging tourists then suddenly there she was. I mean, I couldn’t see her, not properly. She’s quite high, and her effigy, though still gold, is slender and... Continue Reading →
