Join us for an exclusive event with historian Dr. Nicola Tallis as she delves into the life of Lady Margaret Beaufort, an extraordinary woman whose courage and determination helped shape the course of English history. Through her insightful presentation, you’ll discover the incredible challenges Lady Margaret faced during the Wars of the Roses era.
After the presentation, we invite you to enjoy refreshments and a book signing with the author.
About the author
Dr Nicola Tallis is a British author and historian. She holds a doctorate from the University of Winchester. After completing her thesis on the jewellery collections of the queens of the Wars of the Roses and the early Tudor queens, she enjoyed a varied career in the history and heritage sector, working with the interpretation and curatorial departments at Hampton Court Palace and at National Trust properties. She has held the position of Curator at Sudeley Castle, and featured prominently on BBC’s Countryfile in April 2013. She spends much of her time researching and writing. Nicola is the author of four books: Crown of Blood (2016), Elizabeth’s Rival (2017), Uncrowned Queen (2019), and All the Queen’s Jewels, 1445-1548: Power, Majesty and Display (2022). She can be followed on social media and on her website here
This event has been sponsored by Dr Melanie-Prejean Sullivan.