Finding the Real Kat Ashley : Rosemary Griggs

The first talk of the new season with renowned local author Free Talk for Museum Friends (or £5 on the door) The story of a girl from a Devon family who became Elizabeth 1’s closest confidante Appointed serving gentlewoman to Henry VIII’s younger daughter in 1536, Katherine Champernowne, later the wife of John Astley, was arguably the most important person in young Elizabeth’s life. She is known to fans of Tudor history as Kat Ashley. Author and speaker Rosemary Griggs has been delving into Devon’s history for years. Queen Elizabeth 1’s Governess: The Real Kat Ashley, marks a departure from Rosemary’s historical fiction works. Rosemary maps Kat’s career in the first comprehensive, dedicated non-fiction biography, to step out of Elizabeth’s shadow and put Kat centre stage Friends Memberships are not transferable, this includes talks i.e. if you are unable to attend a talk that you have booked on for please cancel your ticket to allow other Friends of the Museum an opportunity to attend the talk as these are often oversubscribed. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Newton Abbot Museum, please contact us or visit our website. Membership runs from September to September. If fully booked - to add your name to the waiting list in case of cancellations you can email us at - [email protected]