Bradgate park to celebrate lady jane grey loughborough echo. Find the perfect lady jane grey bradgate park ruins stock photo. All lady jane grey canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with preattached. Queen for nine days, the extraordinary story of lady jane grey. Her parents were henry grey, the marquees of dorset and frances brandon, the daughter of henry viiis sister mary. Lady jane greys house picture of bradgate park, newtown. Anthony squires of bradgate park childhood home of.
From hallgates through to swithland woods, goes haunting through the lanes. Where did the idea for the queen of bradgate park celebrations come from. Chapel royal, london lady jane grey was born at bradgate park, leicestershire around october 1537. The stout, bejewelled woman in a double portrait by hans eworth is still used to illustrate francess nature. Bradgate park paranormal investigation evp session youtube. Jane was proclaimed queen after the death of edward vi but never crowned. Childhood home of lady jane grey, joan stevenson and. In april 2010, i visited bradgate park in leicestershire. In 1445, the park was owned by the grey family and the bestknown former grey resident of bradgate house is lady jane grey. Beautiful and intelligent, she reluctantly allowed herself at age 15 to.
Mary knew that jane was innocent of high treason, but thomas wyatt sealed her fate when he lead the wyatt rebellion against mary to restore jane, or place elizabeth on the throne. She was the victim of her husbands father, the duke of northumberland. The story of bradgate house goes back long before lady jane s birth, however, and is intertwined with the history of bradgate park, a large country park in which the ruins stand bradgate park began as a hunting ground. All lady jane grey artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. This summer, the park held various events to mark the reign of queen jane. Janes mother was the daughter of mary tudor, queen of france who was henry viiis sister. As an aside, lady janes ghost has also been seen at her birthplace, bradgate park in leicestershire. Bradgate park and swithland wood country park, leicestershire, is run by the bradgate park trust charity. There are many reported cases of phenomena and bradgate park has become notorious to locals and mentioned in many paranormal publications. The ghost of lady jane grey which is perhaps the most wellknown at the park legend has it that on christmas eve a ghostly coach leaves the ruins and travels to nearby all saints church. Legend has it lady jane s ghost also appears at her birthplace, bradgate park in leicestershire. The greys of groby, later earls of stamford, also had houses at enville, staffordshire, and dunham massey. Any true leicestershire man or woman worth their salt will know about the legend of lady jane grey.
Bradgate house is a 16thcentury ruin in bradgate park, leicestershire, england edward greys son sir john grey of groby married elizabeth woodville, who, after johns death married king edward iv. Jane was the eldest daughter of henry grey, marquess of dorset and his wife lady frances brandon. The park lies between the villages of newtown linford, anstey, cropston, woodhouse eaves and swithland. February 12, 1554 at tower of london, aged 16 years, 3 months, and 28 days buried at. Leicester features leicestershires most haunted bbc. Bradgate house is one of englands great lost country houses, a oncemagnificent tudor mansion and the birthplace of lady jane grey, the tragic nine days queen history. Bradgate house, birthplace of lady jane grey history. Lady jane grey was held prisoner in the tower of london, convicted of treason, and on 12th february 1554 she was beheaded.
Home of lady jane grey picture of bradgate park, newtown. Lady jane grey was the eldest daughter of henry grey, 1st duke of suffolk, and his wife, frances. Buy lady jane grey canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. The traditional view is that she was born at bradgate park in leicestershire in october 1537, while more recent research indicates that she was born somewhat earlier, possibly in. Ghost walk bradgate park, leicestershire haunted heritage. Bradgate is one leicestershires most popular visitor attractions. Bradgate park part one lady jane grey reference guide. Bradgate park is steeped in history from its norman beginnings as a hunting park to the building of bradgate house, home of lady jane grey in the early. Lady jane grey is a legendary historical figure in leicestershire who was born and raised in bradgate park. Lady jane grey biography childhood, life achievements. Queen for 9 days until she was executed by removal of her head.
Childhood home to lady jane grey and leicestershires most famous ghost story. Lady jane grey the nine days queen was pronounced monarch on july 10th, 1553. Generations of the grey family lived at bradgate house, in bradgate park, leicestershire, for over 200 years. Bradgate park is a public park in charnwood forest, in leicestershire, england, northwest of leicester. The most famous ghost story about lady jane grey who rides in her coach through the park at midnight on new. Michele smith visitor experience manager at bradgate park.
However, after the death of edward vi in july 1553, henry grey, duke of suffolk seized the initiative and placed his daughter, lady jane grey, on the throne. Shes said to haunt the ruins at bradgate park particularly in a. With its herd of deer and iconic buildings, this venue is stunning by day and absolutely fascinating by night. The site has been subject to archaeological excavations since 2015, and newlydiscovered stone building remains are thought to be the foundations of lady jane greys childhood home. Below, we see the wall of the great hall, viewed firstly from what would have been the kitchens, then from. It is the ghost of lady jane grey which is perhaps the most wellknown at the park. Thin and freckled with sandy hair, and so short that she wore elevator shoes, lady jane grey was henry viiis greatniece. Choose your favorite lady jane grey designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Lady jane grey is a legendary historical figure in leicestershire who was. Archaeologists start to unveil the secrets of leicestershires. Lady jane grey 15361537 12 february 1554 lady jane grey was the eldest daughter of henry grey and lady frances brandon. The woman closely resembled paintings of lady jane grey, and it was the 403rd anniversary of the illfated queens death.
Ghost walk bradgate park home of lady jane grey join haunted. Bradgate park is to celebrate its historic past and most famous resident. Astley castle former home of lady jane greys family. Jane had a very difficult childhood, even by the standards of the time. Haunted history ghost of bradgate parkleicestershire.
Visit beautiful bradgate park in leicestershire and you can still explore the extensive brick ruins of the magnificent tudor house that was the grey family home. Evp session from bradgate park, the ruin was once the home of the former queen of england lady jane grey. Fallow deer enjoy the morning sun at bradgate park, leicestershire. Jane had two younger sisters, katherine, born in 1540 and mary, born in 1545. Over 830 acres, steeped in history, teeming with wonderful wildlife, the uks oldest fossils, 550 red and fallow deer and the childhood home of lady jane grey. Thomas grey, 1st marquis of dorset, built bradgate house and it acquired national significance as the home of lady jane grey, the nine day queen.
Places associated with lady jane grey lady jane grey, the nine days queen had a very short life, being executed on 12th february 1554 at the age of 16. Henry viiis will stated that if the direct line should fail, the crown was to pass to his. Go leicestershire website states that it is leicestershires largest and most popular country park. Lady jane grey what you need to know about englands forgotten. One ghost story says that she arrives in a coach pulled by four black headless. If you love great food and drink served in a contemporary atmosphere there is no better venue. Lady jane greys house check out tripadvisor members 1,1 candid photos and videos. This particular ghost walk falls on the anniversary of 9th and final day jane grey was queen of england in 1553. Join haunted heritage and bradgate park trust during the queen of bradgate week celebrating the life of leicesters queen, lady jane grey. Lady jane grey was born in october 1537 at bradgate park, leicestershire, as the eldest daughter of marquees of dorset, henry grey, and lady frances brandon, daughter of henry viiis sister, mary tudor. Long before i came to work at the park i was and still do run historical ghost walks across the county, one of which is at the park.
The above picture shows the chapel of bradgate house, and the eastern tower, known as lady janes tower. Northumberland was executed for his deeds, as was her father, the duke of suffolk by queen mary i. Raised here as a child, lady janes tormented shade now haunts both the mansion and the grounds surrounding the building. The execution of lady jane grey by paul delaroche bradgate house. Visit bradgate park bradgate park is leicestershires only medieval deer park to the north of leicester city.
May 16, 20 where lady jane grey grew up old john, bradgate park, leicestershire. Through her mother, jane was greatgranddaughter to henry vii. Shop for lady jane grey art from the worlds greatest living artists. Their son thomas grey, 1st marquess of dorset made preparations for building the first bradgate house in the late 15th century but died before work began. Jane was born at bradgate park in leicestershire, famous today for its herds of red deer and fallow deer. Where lady jane grey grew up old john, bradgate park. Bradgate park,charnwood forest, leicestershire, england childhood home to lady jane grey and leicestershires most famous ghost story. Set in over three acres and with an enviable outside drinking and dining area overlooking the forest.
Janes father henry grey, marquess of dorset later duke of suffolk, was neither misliked nor much regarded by his peers, though he was vain and would become dangerously. Her life was a sheltered one, in that she spent most of her childhood being educated and she did not travel much. Birthplace of jane grey englands nineday queen discovered. The ghost of lady jane grey which is perhaps the most wellknown at. October 15, 1537 at bradgate, leicestershire married. Sir thomas grey died in 1530 and was succeeded by his son henry, the 3rd marquess of dorset, who was married to frances, the daughter.
The ghost of janes husband, lord guildford dudley, has been spotted in the beauchamp tower, where he was held prisoner with his father and several of his brothers. Bradgate park part two lady jane grey reference guide. Whether or not lady jane grey was born there, it was her childhood home. Ghost hunter reveals her spooky encounters in leicestershire. October lady jane grey is born, the daughter of henry grey and francis brandon of bradgate park in leicestershire. Lady jane grey was born in 1537, the daughter of henry viiis royal niece, frances, and her husband, harry grey, marques of dorset. Lady jane grey 2nd february 2018 bradgate park, poetry ghost, lady jane grey, old john link as im sure you know, lady jane grey is a character strongly associated with bradgate park, and as the recent tv miniseries shows, fascination with her life is as strong as ever. Home of lady jane grey check out tripadvisor members 1,1 candid photos and videos. Lady jane grey, also called from 1553 lady jane dudley, born october 1537, bradgate, leicestershire, englanddied february 12, 1554, london, titular queen of england for nine days in 1553. The white lady has often been seen crossing the road junction. Bradgate park, six miles northwest of leicester, is a deer park in the english midlands.
Bradgate park leicestershire ghosts and hauntings on. Lady jane grey was beheaded on tower hill on 12th february, 1554. It comprises of 840 acres of land with grass, heath, bracken, rocky outcrops, small woods, herds of deer and the river lin. Lady jane grey what you need to know about englands. In a three part tv series, historian helen castor will.
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