Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Angers, September 28th 2025 I'll do my best to catch up on the day later, but for now I need to capture Margaret. There is no tomb. Like so many monuments it was destroyed during the revolution, or at least that's what I think happened. Somewhere it said that when the tomb was opened to... Continue Reading →

Katherine of Valois (1401-1437)

Westminster, October 2nd, 2024 Its funny to me how emotional I still get, even for such a light-touch as Katherine. The descriptions of her tomb don't really tell you where to find her - she's in Henry V's chantry, but they always say that's in Henry VII's chapel. It isn't. In reality it sits over... Continue Reading →

Anne Neville (1456-1485)

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 →

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