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    310 The English College

    By David Crowther 1 hour agoFeb 27, 2021 0 Comments

      By the 1580s, the confessional lines between Protestant and Catholic were increasingly strongly drawn; repressive legislation increased, and the English College was established to renew the stock of priestsRead More

    HiT Last of the Mohicans

    By David Crowther Feb 21, 2021 2 Comments

      The 1992 film staring Daniel Day Lewis in the adaptation of James Cooper’s novel, set in early colonial America  

    309 Godly, Godlier and Godliest

    By David Crowther 7 days agoFeb 22, 2021 6 Comments

      Elizabeth set her face against further reform, against pressures from within the church and without; in her view, hers was a Godly church. How far did her church resistRead 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

    HiT The Dig

    By David Crowther 3 weeks agoFeb 21, 2021 8 Comments

      A very English drama about the dig on the eve of WWII which reveal one of the most dramatic discoveries in English archaeology – the 7th Century burial ship ofRead More

    308 Fool’s Gold

    By David Crowther 3 weeks agoFeb 21, 2021 5 Comments

        A host of Elizabeth explorers explored the world in the late Elizabethan reign. Did they achieve anything, or were there efforts a false start?

    308a Roanoke by Joel Kindrick

    By David Crowther 3 weeks agoFeb 21, 2021 4 Comments

    In 1585, a colony was established at Roanoke, sponsored by Walter Raleigh. Find out what happens from historian and Birkenstock wearer Joel Kindrick.

    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

    307b What makes Nelson Special by Adam Preston

    By David Crowther 4 weeks agoFeb 07, 2021 7 Comments

      Nelson was an extraordinary mix – described by N A M Rodgers as ‘Vulnerable and weak as a man, Nelson was also a leader of unequalled ardour, courage, generosity and professionalRead More

    307a Renaissance Warfare by Ben Jacobs

    By David Crowther 1 month agoJan 31, 2021 5 Comments

      Ben Jacobs talks about how the demands and costs of Renaissance warfare changed the nature of Europe for ever   Wittenberg to Westphalia Podcast Ben Jacobs is the hostRead More

    Sh 34 John Clare – the Peasant Poet - Members Only

      John Clare was for a while a sensation – a poet who gives us access to nature, and also the lives of England’s villagers and society in a time ofRead More

    307 All Around the World

    By David Crowther 1 month agoJan 24, 2021 4 Comments

    For a couple of years in the mid 1570s Elizabeth nixed proposed exploration projects for fear of Spain. At the same time she was discussing a secret voyage with a selectRead More

    306 A Devil and No Man

    By David Crowther 2 months agoJan 17, 2021 2 Comments

        Together the Elizabethan explorers, and authors like John Dee and Richard Hakluyt built excitement about the possibilities of global exploration. Francis Drake gave it expression. The Spanish MainRead More

    305 The Frog Prince

    By David Crowther 2 months agoJan 10, 2021 9 Comments

    From 1578 to 1582 the courts of France, Spain and England buzzed with the possibility of the latest office romance – between the Queen of England and Duke of Anjou.Read More

    304 Seeds of Irish Nationhood

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 28, 2020 2 Comments

    By the 1580s, the English atrocities and the rebellion of James Fitzmaurice and the Earl of Desmond, Catholicism and its association with resistance ot English rule was clearly established. Events atRead 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

    303 Shane the Proud

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 13, 2020 0 Comments

    The later Tudors faced a choice in their policy towards Ireland – would they resign themselves to the old ways, ruling through the Old English with minimal control; or wouldRead More

    302 England’s Garland

    By David Crowther 4 months agoNov 29, 2020 2 Comments

    This beautiful technical drawing of Revenge was left by Matthew Baker; unlike the equally beautiful Anthony Roll of 1545, it is technically accurate, created by one of England’s greatest shipwrights.Read More

    MB Omnibus 2 EPs 4-6 - Members Only

    In an extraordinarily dramatic few years, the painfully young Margaret goes through the events that will shape her life – two marriages and a child.  

    301 Black Tudors

    By David Crowther 4 months agoNov 15, 2020 0 Comments

    Black Africans began to make their way in increasing numbers to England – firstly mainly via trading countries like Spain and Portugal, but increasingly direct. What sort of lives didRead 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

    300 Trade and Exploration

    By David Crowther 4 months agoNov 05, 2020 1 Comments

      Elizabeth’s reign famously saw England enter the search for new markets with which to trade and explore. In this episode, we focus on trade with West Africa, and John Hawkins’ infamousRead More

    299 West Africa

    By David Crowther 5 months agoOct 22, 2020 11 Comments

      A horribly brief introduction to the West African kingdoms with which the Portuguese started to trade and a smidge of their backstory, before the English began to arrive inRead More

    Sh 33 Thomas Gresham - Members Only

    Written up as a sort of national patriotic hero by the Victorians, Thomas Gresham was in fact as hard as nails, a deal maker, a money man, a controller. ButRead More

    Margaret Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    Margaret's reputation, lineage and childhood

    298 A Curate’s Egg

    By David Crowther 5 months agoOct 22, 2020 7 Comments

      What started as a curate’s egg of an episode, ends up with an introduction to a new player, Francis Walsingham, and the story of the St Bartholomew’s Day massacreRead More

    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

    297 Servant of Crime

    By David Crowther 6 months agoSep 20, 2020 1 Comments

      Through the 1560s, the progress of the reformation gave both the Protestant Godly and Catholics much leeway and wriggle room. A series of events in the late 1560’s and earlyRead More

    Margaret 1: Margaret through Time - Members Only

    Margaret Beaufort through the eyes of historians

    296 Rising of the North

    By David Crowther 6 months agoSep 06, 2020 15 Comments

      The saga of the life and times of Mary Queen of Scots continues, but in 1568 something stirs in the north of England… Transcript Last time, I left you withRead More

    Marshal 26 No Finer Knight - Members Only

    Just the French and the Grim Reaper to go...

    Marshal Omnibus 8 EPs 23-26 - Members Only

    From zero to hero and back to zero

    295 Marvellous Good Order

    By David Crowther 7 months agoAug 27, 2020 3 Comments

    In Scotland Mary’s grasp on her kingdom begins to wobble. In 1566, Elizabeth’s parliament also gives her serious grief, drawing an increasingly waspish response.              Read More

    25 Guardian - Members Only

      As John lay dying at Newark he dictated his will. It laid down that Henry III’s minority should be managed by 13 Ordainers. So how did we get fromRead More

    294 Alarms and Excursions

    By David Crowther 7 months agoAug 09, 2020 8 Comments

      Did Elizabeth have a foreign ‘policy’? If so what principles drove it – dynasty, parsimony, protestantism? This week Elizabeth intervenes in Scotland and France.   Transcript   This week,Read More

    Marshal 24 The Barons’ War - Members Only

      Enough was enough. The baron’s decide now is the time to bring their wayward king to heel.    

    Marshal 23 Rehabilitation - Members Only

      John gets his fingers burned and needs friends. This is good news for Marshal – bad news for the Briouse family  

    293 Sex and Marriage

    By David Crowther 8 months agoJul 26, 2020 8 Comments

        Dudley was for long considered the front runner for any possible marriage; but there was a long list of suitors. And Elizabeth was under pressure from the badgersRead More

    292 The Queen’s Marriage

    By David Crowther 8 months agoJul 05, 2020 7 Comments

    What were the issues around marriage for Elizabeth and her subjects? Because as the continuing barney between the two of them would prove, it really mattered to both parties.  Read More

    291 Queen and Court

    By David Crowther 9 months agoJun 28, 2020 6 Comments

      How did Elizabethan government work, and what was Elizabeth’s court like? Transcript This week I thought we should have a bit of context, why don’t we? Over the nextRead More

    Marshal Omnibus 7 EPs 20-22 - Members Only

    From Richard I to John, changing fortunes for Marshal

    Marshal 22 Irish Magnate - Members Only

    A life or death struggle with his king
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Resources

Family Trees

  • Family Trees: Succession in Henry VIII’s will November 30, 2018
  • Family Tree: The House of Tudor June 6, 2017
  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016

Maps

Articles

  • Was Edward VI’s Devise for the Succession lawful? December 7, 2018
  • Some opinions about Henry VIII July 19, 2018
  • Anne Askew, Martyr and Author June 24, 2018
  • Catherine Howard: Love letter and Confessions April 2, 2018
  • A contemporary view of the Tudor peerage in 1538/9 March 15, 2018
  • Katherine Howard, Countess of Bridgewater March 4, 2018
  • Thomas Cromwell and his reputation January 16, 2018
  • Anne Boleyn Website links October 14, 2017
  • The Incident at Grafton September 22, 2017
  • Bishop John Fisher September 15, 2017
  • Thomas More: A very brief history June 29, 2017
  • Henry VIII’s Westminster Tournament 1511 June 5, 2017
  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • St Bartholomew the Great June 3, 2017
  • Henry VIII and his Beard May 13, 2017
  • Cardinal Wolsey and the Historians May 12, 2017
  • Cardinal Wolsey: A Timeline May 12, 2017
  • The Minions of Henry VIII April 28, 2017
  • Henry VII’s hatchet men: Empson and Dudley February 25, 2017
  • Early Tudor Court February 5, 2017
  • New Learning: England’s first Humanists January 22, 2017
  • Catherine Gordon and Perkin Warbeck January 8, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Mountjoy, Henry VIII’s Humanist Mentor December 10, 2016
  • Henry VII and his loyal Councillors November 27, 2016
  • Henry VII and the historians October 31, 2016
  • Henry VII Character and Portraits October 31, 2016
  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016
  • The indispensable John Morton July 17, 2016

Original Sources

  • Speech of Mary I, 1554 March 15, 2019
  • Robert Kett’s Petition, 1549 September 16, 2018
  • Catherine Howard: Love letter and Confessions April 2, 2018
  • Katherine Howard, Countess of Bridgewater March 4, 2018
  • The Six Articles, 1539 February 1, 2018
  • John Colet and the Convocation of 1512 September 3, 2017

Quiz

  • Lady Jane Grey Quiz November 4, 2018
  • Henry VIII Jumbo Quiz July 22, 2018
  • Thomas Cromwell Quiz (Members) January 17, 2018
  • Queen Anne Boleyn Quiz October 20, 2017
  • Anne Boleyn Quiz – the Early Years October 13, 2017
  • The Ladybird matching quiz July 14, 2017
  • Thomas More Prize Quiz (Members) July 2, 2017
  • Thomas More Quiz (Non Members) June 29, 2017
  • Tournament Quiz June 18, 2017

Books

  • Thomas Cranmer: A Life by Diarmaid MacCulloch March 18, 2019
  • Thomas Cromwell: A Life by Diarmaid MacCulloch November 13, 2018
  • Young and Damned and Fair by Gareth Russell March 25, 2018
  • Thomas Cromwell by Tracy Borman January 15, 2018
  • Tudors by Peter Ackroyd January 8, 2018
  • Thomas More (Reputations) by John Guy June 30, 2017
  • The Creation of Anne Boleyn June 22, 2017
  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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