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Home > Plantagenets 1216 – 1485

Plantagenets 1216 – 1485

    Hawkwood 10 Cascina 2.0 - Members Only

      A wedding, and a return to the scene of his greatest defeat as an independent captain – to Cascina. Would history repeat itself?

    Hawkwood 9 Against the World - Members Only

      1365-7 were confused years for Hawkwood without a consistent employer, and faced with the Papal anti mercenary league of Urban V – as well as picking up some payRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 2 EPs 7-9 - Members Only

    From 1364 Hawkwood’s status would grow, becoming an untitled head of the English mercenaries in Italy. But his employment was fractured and difficult.

    Hawkwood 7 Pisa - Members Only

    In 1363, Sterz and Hawkwood’s efforts helped bring the Visconti to a reluctant and truculent peace. Ironically they’d just done themselves out of a job. But never mind – theRead More

    Hawkwood 6 The Vipers of Milan - Members Only

    The Visconti of Milan had risen to power by defeating their local rivals. They constantly sought to use the fabulous wealth of the city to extend their patrimony, often confrontedRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 2 EPs 4-6 - Members Only

    The Pope did what many were forced to do with mercenaries – paid them to go away. Sterz took the White Company to northern Italy to fight for Montferrat, andRead More

    Hawkwood 5 A Geographical Expression - Members Only

      The Hawkwood into which Sterz led the White Company in 1361 was a patchwork of loyalties, families, political ambitions and trade wars – and it was rich beyond theRead More

    Hawkwood 4 Go South, Young Man - Members Only

    For 12,000 hardened warriors, Pont St Esprit was the perfect target – owned by the richest man in Christendom, the Pope, and vulnerable. So, a good place to pick upRead More

    Hawkwood 3 To War - Members Only

    The way from hearth son to captain of war

    Hawkwood Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    John Hawkwood’s reputation, and the little we know about his upbringing and origins, and his introduction to was in the glory days of Edward III

    Hawkwood 2 Sible Hedingham - Members Only

    The life of a hearth son beckoned. But John Hawkwood was not content with the idea.

    Hawkwood 1 Man and Myth - Members Only

    How a Condottiere's reputation has ebbed and flowed

    Margaret Omnibus 7 EPs 19-21 - Members Only

      After her son become king, Margaret’s life was transformed and she was able to become the great magnate and princess she felt was her due – as great lord, benefactressRead More

    Margaret 21 Death of a Princess - Members Only

        By 1502 Margaret surely had nothing more to trouble her – her son’s legitimacy assures, heirs in place, status firmly established. But the wheel of Fortune had a fewRead More

    Margaret 20 A Pious Legacy - Members Only

      Margaret’s personal life and charitable activities were dominated by three priorities – piety, social and moral responsibility, and family, in common with many powerful women of the time. OneRead More

    Margaret 19 Magnate - Members Only

      From 1499, Margaret moved her main place of residence to Collyweston in Northamptonshire. Once there, she operated as the king’s agent as a regional magnate, with powers that onRead More

    MB Omnibus 6 EPs 16-18 - Members Only

        After Bosworth, to the victors, the spoils. Yet while with hindsight we might feel Margaret and her lad had reached a safe harbour – that’s not the wayRead More

    Margaret 18 Securing the Dynasty - Members Only

      The first 15 years of Henry VII’s reign felt as though they were on a knife edge – a stream of rebellions and external threats, a lack of legitimacy.Read More

    Margaret 17 Mother in Law - Members Only

        After the marriage of Elizabeth of York and Henry VII, what sort of role was left for Margaret and how did she fulfill the role of the King’s Mother?Read More

    Margaret 16 Enflushment - Members Only

    1485 marked a watershed in Margaret’s life; though at the time, no one would have been expecting a bowl of cherries    

    Sh 36b King in Parliament - Members Only

    The 14th to 16th centuries saw the increasingly professionalism of Common law, and the embedding of parliament at the centre of government. Jurists claimed that the people were sovereign, thoughRead More

    Sh 36a British Constitution and Law The Early Middle Ages - Members Only

      We discuss what a Constitution is; and then go in search of one and the development of justice in English Medieval history, from the Anglo Saxons to Edward IIRead More

    MB Omnibus 5 EPs 13-15 - Members Only

      Throughout the reign of Richard III, Margaret sought for ways to unseat the usurper who had acquired the throne of her ancestors and the King in Edward IV withRead More

    Margaret 15 Gamble - Members Only

    The big one – Henry Tudor risks all at Bosworth Field, while Margaret is forced to watch from the sidelines

    Margaret 14 Rebel - Members Only

      In 1483, someone turned Buckingham’s pretty head, and got him thinking about an even brighter future. Margaret Beaufort and Elizabeth Woodville saw that brighter future too.

    Margaret 13 Murderer - Members Only

    In 1483 Margaret had to decide whether to play with  Richard, or try to destroy him. Especially after the Princes were locked in the Tower…what was she to do aboutRead More

    Sh 35 Katherine Swynford with Caitlin Chapman - Members Only

      Katherine Swynford’s life was full of drama. From a relatively lowly background, she became mistress to John of Gaunt, son of Edward III. Through her, descended the Tudor dynasty.Read More

    Margaret 12 Usurpation - Members Only

    The death of Edward IV came as a bit of a shock to England – and to Margaret and her attempts to rehabilitate Henry. But surely, with 2 sons andRead More

    Margaret Omnibus 4 EPs 10-12 - Members Only

      Through the most turbulent times in English politics, Margaret’s hopes fell, rose and fell again until in 1483 her son’s fortunes seemed dangerously threatened by one of the mostRead More

    Margaret 11 Stanley - Members Only

      While Jasper and Henry fled to Brittany, Margaret needed to find herself a husband of suitable status, but also well connected enough to help her protect her son andRead More

    Margaret 10 Thirsty for Human Blood - Members Only

      In 1471 Edward of York’s struggle for the throne of England would come to a conclusion, win or lose. His opponents were powerful – the Kingmaker, Margaret of Anjou, JasperRead More

    Margaret Omnibus 3 EPs 7-9 - Members Only

      Margaret and Henry Stafford made a home at Woking Palace during a time of changing lifestyles which prompted changes to the great houses. Despite a seemingly happy life, the vicissitudesRead More

    Margaret 9 Readeption - Members Only

    Warwick the Kingmaker supreme

    Margaret 8 The Life Domestic - Members Only

    Margaret seems to have fallen on her feet and her marriage from 1458-1471, as far as we can tell, would seem to have been happy and fulfilled, working together onRead More

    Margaret 7 The Great House - Members Only

    The image is of the Great Hall at Haddon Hall. Note the wooden screen in front of the 3 arches, which in rutn lay before the Buttery and Pantry, andRead More

    Margaret 6 After Towton - Members Only

      Margaret’s marriage to Henry Stafford appears to have started as it would go on – reasonably happily as far as we can tell. But the political chaos of theRead More

    Margaret 5 Widow’s Weeds - Members Only

    Though protected by the walls of Pembroke Castle, the death of Margaret’s husband left her vulnerable – something of a catch on the marriage market. Margaret, probably on the advice andRead More

    Margaret 4 A Short Marriage - Members Only

      Against a background of increasing political turmoil and military violence, Margaret turned 12 and was married in 1455. Despite her tender age, she was soon pregnant as she and EdmundRead More

    Margaret Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    Margaret's reputation, lineage and childhood

    Margaret 3 A Short Childhood - Members Only

    Margaret's childhood was short, but seemingly happy

    Margaret 2 Family - Members Only

    Margaret's family history would shape her life

    Margaret 1: Margaret through Time - Members Only

    Margaret Beaufort through the eyes of historians

    Sh 32 Christine de Pisan with Caitlin Chapman - Members Only

    Christine de Pizan (1364 – c. 1430) was a prolific and versatile French poet and author. Her diverse writings include numerous poems of courtly love, a biography of Charles V ofRead More

    HiT A Knights Tale

    By David Crowther 3 years agoJul 07, 2019 2 Comments

    A romp, ladies and gentlemen. Chaucer walking naked after betting his shirt, peasants jousting as knights, rock music at medieval jousts. A bit of fun or hideous tosh?

    HiT Henry V

    By David Crowther 3 years agoAug 23, 2021 0 Comments

    In celebration of St George’s Day, we watched Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V. Was it a triumph of the order of Agincourt’s, or worse than the Duke of Bedford’s haircut?  

    Sea 4 Pirates and Privateers - Members Only

    The seamen of Devon and Cornwall will be one of England's secret weapons. But in Scotland came a development which would change the face of England's navy.

    HiT Braveheart

    By David Crowther Oct 07, 2018 10 Comments

    I, David Crowther, have managed to get to 54 without seeing Braveheart ended to end. I thought I cannot do this podcast without watching it. Find out if that proved aRead More

    Sea 3 Catching a Crabbe - Members Only

    Private enterprise, piracy and sate collusion – seafaring in the in 13th and 14th centuries

    Shedcast 21 English Placenames II - Members Only

    The place names of England by theme and time

    Shedcast 20 Place Names I – Going Somewhere - Members Only

    First of 3 episodes about English place names. An Introduction and the origins of Street and Road
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Resources

Transcript

  • Transcript for Shedcast 20

Family Trees

  • Family Trees: Normandy and the Angevins, 1066 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Maps

  • Maps: 1100 – 1300 Europe August 10, 2014
  • Maps: 1000 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Articles

  • Chaucer, the English and the Sea November 19, 2018
  • Medieval Castles November 26, 2017
  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • St Bartholomew the Great June 3, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Fotheringhay December 8, 2016
  • St Bees August 18, 2016
  • Alfred: Asser on the crucial year – 870-871 October 28, 2012
  • The Hundred Ordinance, 939-961 October 27, 2012
  • Treaty of Wedmore, 878-890 October 27, 2012
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Heraldy – Arms of the big medieval families May 5, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012
  • The Discovery at St Mary’s Church January 23, 2011
  • Origins of the British – a recent study January 2, 2011
  • Sources for Early Anglo Saxon England December 17, 2010

Original Sources

  • The Last Will of Richard II March 4, 2014
  • The Fieschi Letter May 26, 2013
  • Statute of Winchester 1285 February 4, 2013
  • The Ordinances of 1311 February 4, 2013
  • The Coronation Oath of Edward II, 1308 February 4, 2013
  • The Conquest of Wales, 1274-1295 November 17, 2012
  • Alfred: Asser on the crucial year – 870-871 October 28, 2012
  • Selected Laws of Ine, 688-695 October 27, 2012
  • Selected laws of Aethelbert of Kent, 601-604 October 27, 2012
  • Letter of Anselm to Pope Paschal October 27, 2012
  • The Treaty of Westminster, 1153 October 27, 2012
  • Song against Richard of Cornwall October 27, 2012
  • Description of the Battle of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Provisions of Westminster, 1259 October 27, 2012
  • The Song of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Stephen October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry I, 1100 October 27, 2012
  • The Coronation Oath of King Edgar, 975 October 27, 2012
  • The Hundred Ordinance, 939-961 October 27, 2012
  • Treaty of Wedmore, 878-890 October 27, 2012
  • Sources for Early Anglo Saxon England December 17, 2010

Quiz

  • The Ladybird matching quiz July 14, 2017
  • Tournament Quiz June 18, 2017

Books

  • Britain after Rome: The Fall and Rise 400-1070 by Robin Fleming July 8, 2017
  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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