Dr. Angela Ranson - Author
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Tudor Tale of the Week
Rare Tudor Map
In 1586, a map of Kingsbridge was hand-drawn and painted for Sir John Petre, the lord of the manor in Kingsbridge. In January 2026, it was acquired by the Devon Heritage Centre and made available to researchers and scholars, which has proven very exciting for staff and visitors alike. Most maps of the time were made for larger and more populous areas, such as London, not small areas such as Kingsbridge. A find like this will greatly contribute to the knowledge of Tudor Devon.
Writers about Writing
“Good writing is like a windowpane.”
George Orwell
The Catrin Surovell Series
This historical mystery series is set during the early years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign (1560s). Lady Catrin is one of the queen’s ladies of the bedchamber, and she is very skilled at finding the truth in the midst of secrets and lies. This leads her into danger more times more often than she would like, but she remains determined to serve her queen and bring murderers to justice.
About Me
I am a Tudor historian, an loyal Canadian, and a lifelong anglophile. Click here for basic info about what it’s like for me to simultaneously live in two different centuries and two different countries.
Thoughts in Pink Socks
I have a pair of pink socks. They are are too loose, too short, and so fluffy I can't fit my feet into shoes when I wear them. Essentially, the only thing they do well is amuse me. I think of odd things when I wear these socks, and here I will share them with you.
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