Margaret Bolton Livres

The book features a collection of inspiring tales from mothers who have demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Each story offers a glimpse into the diverse experiences of motherhood, highlighting shared emotions and challenges that resonate with many. Through these narratives, readers can connect with the strength and determination of these women, as they navigate their unique journeys. Margaret Bolton, a mother of four, contributes her own insights, enriching the tapestry of maternal experiences presented in this work.

St Laurence church has stood overlooking Ramsgate for almost a thousand years. Over the centuries, countless couples have married there and brought their children for baptism and many have laid their loved ones to rest in the churchyard. This volume looks at the development of the building and the stories behind the monuments, from the well known such as John Collis Browne and William Garrow to lesser known military heroes and pioneering seafarers. It considers the role played by the clergy and looks at the various ways in which the church has tried to serve the community, such as the creation of the Tudor school and the Georgian and Victorian schemes to provide medical assistance to the poor. It tells the stories of other people associated with the church such as Princess Victoria and Thomas Cranmer. Through the study of changing patterns of worship, it seeks to place the church in context with wider movements such as the Reformation and Tractarianism. Based on over twenty thousand hours of study of original documents, this book aims to show what has made it the church it is today.

Recounts the human side of life in a convent in the 1960s.

Set in the 1500s, the narrative follows Abraham Ortelius, a pioneering mapmaker from Antwerp known for creating the first atlas. His life is intertwined with a vibrant network of humanists, geographers, and artists across Europe, reflecting the rich cultural exchanges of the time. Amidst the political turmoil and religious strife in the Netherlands, he navigates danger and displacement, often fleeing the Inquisition's threats. While grounded in historical events, the story offers a fictionalized glimpse into Ortelius's passions and the era's challenges.

Exploring the role of the Duke of York, this book delves into the historical significance and responsibilities associated with this title, traditionally held by the second son of the English monarch. It examines the duties, privileges, and the impact of the Duke of York on British society and governance, providing insights into how this position has evolved over time. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the title's relevance in contemporary times and its place within the broader context of the British monarchy.

Tales from Port Vic & other stories is a collection of imaginative stories with a twist at the end. In the first section are stories from the author's childhood in Port Victoria, stories based on fact but with a vivid imaginative component included. The second section contains family stories, from Margaret's own wider family and those of a couple of friends. The third section is of fictional stories based on historical facts. The final section is inspired by the TV series Antiques Roadshow and some stories from British magazines. They imagine how some of the treasures of the TV series originated and came to be today. Margaret Bolton's other books include Not Another Nun's Story, Mother & Son and Start With a Coffee.

The sudden fall and brutal execution of Queen Anne Boleyn in 1536 was an event which startled contemporaries. Present in London at the time was a young French priest named Lancelot de Carles who composed an account of the event. His work tells of Anne's youth spent in France, her romance with Henry VIII, the birth of Elizabeth I and tells how the shocking accusations against her came to be made. It describes public reaction to the events, what happened at the trials of Anne and her alleged lovers and what took place on the scaffold. Made available for the first time in modern English, this volume presents the entire text of Lancelot de Carles' work together with an introduction which seeks to put it in context with Anglo-French politics at the time.