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Day 27: 'Lady Jane Grey and Roger Ascham' by John Callcott Horsley (1817–1903)

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2023-02-27

Day 24: Drawing made by George Vertue in 1748 of the Syon portrait of

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2023-02-24

Day 20: The rough sketch and final engraving for 'The execution of Lady Jane Grey' engraved by French artist Achille Devéria (1800 - 1857).

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2023-02-20

1554. Simon Renard wrote to Philip of Spain
'At present there is no other occupation than the cutting off of heads and inflicting exemplary punishments Jane of Suffolk, who made herself Queen, and her husband, have been executed.'

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2023-02-19

Time to get your favorite images together is back on 1st February for it's 4th year. Please use the # to post your favorite image, quote, piece of art, building or book to remember the life of this remarkable lady.

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2023-01-17

George Vertue's original drawing of the portrait. Vertue writes upon seeing the original in his notebook:
"A picture of Lady Jane Grey that was beheaded an undoubted original left by will in the family."

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2021-02-20

1554. The execution of Lady Jane Grey & Lord Guildford Dudley had originally been set for 9th Feb. A three day reprieve was granted by Queen Mary in the hope of saving Jane's immortal soul.
Engraving from 1870

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2021-02-09