About this Event
The Tudor London of Dr John Dee: Elizabeth's Arch Conjuror
In this talk, GJ Williams will take us through the life and London Dr John Dee - the detective in her novels, and a real-life Tudor polymath. He rose to fame in the Court of Elizabeth but his was not a quiet life – fame soon turned to infamy. The London in which he lived was a cosmopolitan hive of Court nobles, merchants, sailors, priests, and ne’er-do-wells. It was also undergoing significant change, plots and scandals with every Tudor monarch.
GJ will take us through her research, tell us about John Dee the man and take you on a walk through the sights, smells and scandals of Tudor London.
Books will be on sale at the end of the talk and GJ Williams will kindly donate her royalties to Dr Johnson’s House.
GJ Williams
GJ Williams is the author of the Tudor Rose Murders Series. Her writing has been described as, ‘right up there with CJ Sansom’ and ‘skilfully woven into the fabric of real history’. All her books are carefully researched and so blend fact with a pacy mystery. Her reputation as a novelist who knows her stuff is growing fast as all four books in the series so far have reached the top ten of Amazon’s Medieval Historical Fiction Chart. Her most recent novel, The Assassin’s Mark, was recommended by the Times.
GJ lives in London and Somerset and is often found writing on a train into or out of Paddington – but her head will be in Tudor London.
Ticketing
Your ticket includes the opportunity to look around Dr Johnson's House, to learn about the unique architectural features of the last surviving Grade I listed historic townhouse in Fleet Street Quarter. You will receive a complimentary glass of wine or soft beverage upon arrival.
Lunch
A sandwich lunch (meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan) along with fresh cut fruits, and bottled water will be served at this event. Please be advised that we are unable to guarantee that the food provided is free from allergens.
This talk is part of a year long programme of monthly lunchtime lectures to be held at Dr Johnson's House, sponsored by .
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Event venue & nearby stays
Dr Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, London, United Kingdom
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