Three notable Margarets appear in the historical records of Northwestern Europe in the late-thirteen/early-fourteenth century: a mother and daughter caught up in marital diplomacy between Scotland and Norway, plus a curious imposter with links to Germany.
Really enjoyed this! The bishop's letter to Edward I about poor Margaret in the Orkneys is one of the exhibits at the British Library's new Medieval Women exhibition.
Really enjoyed this! The bishop's letter to Edward I about poor Margaret in the Orkneys is one of the exhibits at the British Library's new Medieval Women exhibition.
Thanks very much, Mathew! And thanks also for the tip - I had no idea it was part of the exhibition. Even more reason for me to try and get there!
It’s wonderful. I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed!