Upcoming Events . . .
24 May, 2012 at the University of York
The last wife and the first queen: the friendship of Katherine Parr and Mary Tudor. Linda's talk in the evening will be open to members of the public as well as the University. Further details to follow.
A literary lunch at 1pm as part of the quincentenary celebrations of Katherine Parr's birth. Details to follow.
A talk on Katherine Parr's Life. Details to follow.
. . . and reports back
Linda spoke to the of the Leicester Grammar School about Mary Tudor, answered some very good questions and had tea with teachers and students. Lucy Wooding's lecture, Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince was the second part of the school's VIth Form History Conference.
Linda shared a stage at the Guildford Book Festival with Helen Castor. The topic was "Women of Status"; a discussion of Katherine Parr and She-Wolves; the Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor.
Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall and others met in the beautiful old building where Katherine came to live when she married Edward Borough. Linda spoke of the Queen's life and her approach to writing biography. She enjoyed meeting members of the large audience and answering good questions.
Gainsborough Old Hall - Friends of the Old Hall
Gainsborough Old Hall - Lincolnshire County Council
English Heritage - Gainsborough Old Hall
Linda talked of Katerine Parr in the evening at The Queen Katherine School in Kendel. She met former students and signed books the next day. We were made welcome by the friendly and professional staff of the excellent school.