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The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots

In the early hours of Wednesday 8th February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots lay fully dressed on her bed in Fotheringhay Castle. Her women surrounded her, attired in black mourning garments, but sleep evaded Mary this night, as this would … Continue reading

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Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots

While researching my upcoming ‘Tudor Pilgrimage’ tour of the UK, I came across an interesting hotel in Oundle, Northhamptonshire that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots. The Elizabethan Talbot Hotel is home to … Continue reading

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