An Evening with Melita Thomas

Melita Thomas, author of the House of Grey, unwraps the gripping saga of the ties between Richard Clement and the Grey family, who were close to the throne for over a century. In the early Tudor period ambition could lead to power and wealth or tragic fall.

Three generations bound by ambition, loyalty and the high stakes of Tudor power. The Grey family story has it all!

After the talk enjoy a glass of prosecco whilst you browse the brand new Ightham Mote shop. There's an opportunity to purchase one of Melita's books and have it personally signed by her.

Melita Thomas has a Master’s in Historical Research from the Institute of Historical Research. Her dissertation focused on the mediaeval queens of England and their relationship with the City of London. She is a doctoral candidate at University College London (UCL), working on the social and political networks of Mary I. Melita is the author of history books, The King’s Pearl, and The House of Grey, and is the editor and principal content provider for the online resource, Tudor Times, www.tudortimes.co.uk. Her latest work, 1000 Tudor People, was published in March 2024.