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In memory of the Reverend Dennis Monger, who sadly passed away in March 2013, a set of articles and pictures have been posted to this site remembering his life and many accomplishments. He loved ministering at many of the churches in and around Herefordshire, including Bacton and Dore Abbey. He will be sorely missed.
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Blanche Parry accompanied her aunt, Lady Troy, to the Tudor Royal Court. King Henry VIII appointed Lady Troy as Guardian / Lady Mistress to his children, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Edward; she supervised Princess Mary when she lived with them. Blanche, close to Queen Elizabeth I for 56 years, was pre-eminent at the centre of the Elizabethan Court. Lord Burghley was her friend and cousin. |
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‘Mistress Blanche, Queen Elizabeth I’s Confidante’, the first Biography of Blanche Parry, and of Lady Troy, was published for the 500th anniversary of Blanche's birth. To augment the book, this website is hosting additional research, including: |
The Epitaph was composed by Blanche herself for her monument in Bacton Church, Herefordshire. The Bacton Monument is now securely dated to before November 1578 and so is the earliest known depiction of Queen Elizabeth I as an icon, as Gloriana. This is, therefore, nationally important. Compare with Blanche's St. Margaret's Epitaph in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster (see Biography page 136).
The Papers page includes:
If you have additional research that is accurate, referenced & relevant it may be considered for inclusion under your name - please contact the webmaster. Thank you.
