Did last month’s article on famous women in history catch your eye?
After seeing the story, local resident Deborah Spring contacted Radlett News to highlight her own research into women who made their mark on history.
Deborah has turned her attention from being a local magistrate to historical research.
During her research, she came across many fascinating women, but one who stood out was the famous Lady Anne Bacon.
Born in 1528 into a family of eight, she was known as the mistress of Gorhambury in St Albans during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
According to historic accounts, Lady Anne went on to “excel academically” by engaging in religious debate and writing.
She later became a lady after marrying Sir Nicholas Bacon and served both Mary I and Elizabeth I at their personal courts.
Deborah was intrigued to discover some of Lady Anne’s surviving letters, leading her to not only sign up for an MA in biography at the University of Hertfordshire, but also to write a book.
Speaking to Radlett News, Deborah said: “Women are often hidden in the shadows of the past, with little evidence remaining about their lives.
“It was sometimes difficult, but always intriguing and absorbing, to carry out the historical sleuthing needed to put together this story.”
Deborah’s book is available to buy online from: www.shorturl.at/mWM9j
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