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FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

Early medieval stone castle in market town of Framlingham, Suffolk.

.Location of Mary Tudor's 'base' where she launches successful bid to claim English throne following death of half-brother Edward VI in Jul 1553.

KEY EVENTS 

10 Jul 1553 -JANE GREY proclaimed Queen of England, following death of EDWARD VI on 06 Jul 1553; Princess Mary of England (known as 'Lady Mary') disputes proclamation, instilling her own claim for the throne.

 

12 Jul 1553 - Lady Mary arrives at Framlingham Castle, having quickly moved from Cambridgeshire and Kenninghall; launches own claim for English throne and call for support (forces start to gather at castle).
 

19 Jul 1553 - Lady Mary proclaimed as Mary I, Queen of England by Privy Council; ROBERT DUDLEY taken from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, and presented to her at Framlingham Castle. Later taken as prisoner to Tower of London.

31 Jul
1553 - Mary I leaves Framlingham Castle; arrives in London on 03 Aug 1553 after being proclaimed as Queen of England.

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