Medieval/Renaissance British Women
Women of Britain in medieval times - abbesses, saints, ordinary women, queens, rulers and more.
Early English Costume for Women and Girls
What did women wear, from the time of William the Conqueror (1066), in medieval England? Includes color plates and line drawings as well as detailed articles about early English women's fashion.
What did women wear, from the time of William the Conqueror (1066), in medieval England? Includes color plates and line drawings as well as detailed articles about early English women's fashion.
Edith (Eadgyth) of England
Daughter of King Edward the Elder of England, she was married off to the Emperor Otto I as his first wife.
Daughter of King Edward the Elder of England, she was married off to the Emperor Otto I as his first wife.
Lady Godiva
Profile of Lady Godiva, known to history for her ride through Coventry.
Profile of Lady Godiva, known to history for her ride through Coventry.
Lady Godiva's Famous Ride Through Coventry
Is Lady Godiva's ride myth or history?
Is Lady Godiva's ride myth or history?
Joan of Kent
Joan of Kent, granddaughter of Edward I of England, made impetuous and secret marriages that kept her in the center of controversy and power. She was the mother of King Richard II of England.
Joan of Kent, granddaughter of Edward I of England, made impetuous and secret marriages that kept her in the center of controversy and power. She was the mother of King Richard II of England.
Joan of Kent's Descendants
Joan of Kent was the ancestor of many of England's monarchs. Here's some of her descendants.
Joan of Kent was the ancestor of many of England's monarchs. Here's some of her descendants.
Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich biography - a profile of Julian of Norwich, medieval British saint and religious recluse who published her revelations.
Julian of Norwich biography - a profile of Julian of Norwich, medieval British saint and religious recluse who published her revelations.
Margery Kempe
Margery Kempe biography - a profile of medieval mystic and author Margery Kempe of England, who wrote an autobiography.
Margery Kempe biography - a profile of medieval mystic and author Margery Kempe of England, who wrote an autobiography.
Margaret Douglas Countess of Lennox
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
Huneberc
Eighth century C.E. English woman writer, with translations, background and bibliography.
Eighth century C.E. English woman writer, with translations, background and bibliography.