An Evening with Melita Thomas
Join author and historian Melita Thomas as she examines the gripping saga of three generations of the Grey family and their ties to Richard Clement - three generations bound by ambition, loyalty and the high stakes of Tudor power
- Booking essential
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.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £25.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please enter via Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Please note temperatures can drop extremely low in the house. Please bring coats, hats and blankets to ensure that you keep warm during this lecture.
- Accessibility
Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow. Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the site
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