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    Transcript & slides for Sh 31a

    Click on the link to access slides mentioned in the episode Shedcast 31a Settlers – slides Transcript Hello everyone, and welcome to a brand new minis-series of shedcasts – IRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 24

    While still in the south, Eleanor was joined by her daughter Joan. Joan essentially had been born under a bad sign, and I find myself drawn to quote Whitesnake, whichRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 23

    The story of Richard and the siege of Chalus has always confused us. I mean no disrespect to Chalus when I say that it is not, strategically speaking, the pivotRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 22

    John’s reaction to the news of Richard’s capture was immediate. He went straight to Paris and to Philip. He went straight to Paris, he did not pass go, and heRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 21

    The council of Nonancourt in 1190 was an assembly of the most important and influential people in Richard’s realm, and their attitude and actions would be utterly critical if RichardRead More

    Transcript for HoS 37

    The point of a Renaissance Prince was to astound the world with their magnificence, erudition and glory, bringing lustre to themselves, their dynasty and to their people. The world lookedRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 20

    In 1188, Henry and Philip sat at the Elm tree at Gisors and carried away by mutual enthusiasm, both declared that they would go on Crusade to free Jerusalem onceRead More

    Join us at Flick Chat

    Come and join the fun with other History of Englanders at Flick chat by following the link: The history of England at Flick Chat and then use this link: https://flickchat.page.link/qUFi2Ss2o8j3fX3k6

    Transcript for Eleanor 19

    The latest scheme to provide for the plantagenet children was an obsession. I must confess that it is a little difficult to understand why is was quite such a problem;Read More

    Transcript for Eleanor 18

    On the road to Chartres and safety, Eleanor and her household rode hard. But they were being pursued, and they knew it, and hard as they tried their pursuers cameRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 17

    Despite this lack of guntlement, the assembly at Montferrat gathered by Henry was truly magnificent; it included king Alfonso II of Aragorn, and Count Raymond of Toulouse, as well asRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 16

    I have to say that when I refer to the Devils Brood I thought I was referring to a contemporary quote. In fact I was realise I was not, IRead More

    Transcript for HoS 34

    Writing a couple of decades after King James IV’s death, David Lindsay reflected the opinions of the majority of his contemporaries in his admiration of James as a monarch who had, ‘the glory of all princely governing’ he enthused. ARead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 15

    We are in the dead of winter, 29th December 1170, and we are in Canterbury Cathedral. It’s late afternoon, and there is the sound of the chanting of monks asRead More

    Transcript for Marshal 7

    Before he got a chance to prove himself though, William would have heard, in 1165, of the death of his father John; it’s odd that the Histoire makes no mentionRead More

    Transcript for Marshal 6

    The Histoire tells us nothing about the daily life at Tancarville’s court; I suppose the poet might have wondered why you’d talk about something so commonplace. None the less weRead More

    Speech of Mary I, 1554

    This is the speech that Queen Mary I made at the Guildhall, on 1st February 1554, as recorded in Holinshed’s Chronicles. London was threatened by the rebel army of ThomasRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 13

    There is no indication in the early 1160s that the partnership that was the Eleanor Henry marriage had foundered. Eleanor still spent a reasonable percentage of her life in pregnancyRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 12

    Last time, a few weeks ago now I ended by mentioning that Eleanor was thinking of her family’s old rights in Toulouse. Shall we just remind ourselves of the basisRead More

    Transcript for HoS33

    Albany’s return and the rebellion of 1482 partly demonstrated just how unpopular James III was personally, how unpopular was his vindictive and dismissive treatment of the nobility and his contemptRead More

    Transcript for Marshal 4

    When the Truce of Wallingford between Stephen and Henry of Anjou and the following the treaty of Winchester were sealed in 1153, the idea probably was there would maybe beRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 11

    The question about Eleanor’s role in England is a vexed one – apart from the child production one obviously, the evidence of which was there for all to see. It’sRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 10

    After narrowly avoiding Theobald, Eleanor might have thought she was safe – after all she’d escaped from the country of Blois and was into Touraine, which was part of theRead More

    Transcript for Marshal 3

    The Siege of a Winchester is a great story, and one that the histoire absolutely loved of course, because they were able to put John Marshal right in the middleRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 9

    In the summer of 1151 two years after leaving Outremer, Louis and Eleanor, king and Queen of the French admitted their mortal enemy to the Court. The 39 year oldRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 8

    Now, Eleanor and Louis could have chosen two broad routes to the holy land essentially – it was always something of a moot point. Did you head down to theRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 7

    Although 1141 was shaping up badly enough what with Excommunication and interdict, let’s not simply assume it’s the fault of our young lovers; after all, it could be that theRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 6

    I need to start with an apology. In last week’s episode I made the most horrendous bloomer, describing Eleanor’s wedding dress as being red. Rubbish. Eleanor was of course marriedRead More

    Transcript for Eleanor 4

    I was about to tell you all about William X and his pilgrimage, but before I do that please allow me to talk a little more about culture. Just toRead More

    Books for Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Here is a very short booklist for Eleanor enthusiasts who would like to go to the horse’s mouth   Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France, Queen of England. Ralph Turner,Read More

    Transcript for Eleanor 1

    Hello everyone, and welcome to the very first of a brand new shiny series – a serialised biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine. A series I have failed continually to produce.Read More

    Transcript for HoS 30

    Let us start with a very famous quote. This appears in the excellent Fordun chronicles, probably in the 1380s. Fordun is describing all the inhabitants of Scotland. The manners andRead More

    Lady Jane Grey Quiz

    The Rebel Queen Quiz for Members. You will need to be logged in to see the 'Start' button

    Transcript for Sea 4

    Hello everyone and welcome to the Shedcast Britain and the Sea number 4 – Pirates and Privateers. It has been a while since we have been to the seaside, andRead More

    Transcript for HoS28

    Back in the mists of time then, we left Scotland in a bit of a pickle. Although Edward III of England had sworn through gritted teeth to give up anyRead More

    Some opinions about Henry VIII

    Just a few quotes I have picked up over the last year about Henry VIII. Don’t forget the Henry VIII Poll after the podcast on 15th July. The official oraclesRead More

    Transcript for Shedcast 29

    Now then, I should start by explaining myself – what on earth do I think I am doing here, producing a Shedcast on a European topic, and such a wideRead More

    Anne Askew, Martyr and Author

    Anne Askew – protestant martyr, renaissance writer, woman who refused to submit to the rules of her day, and innocent victim of vicious Tudor politics.

    Transcript for HoS 22

    But this week here on the exclusive, secretive and slightly nerdy members podcasts, is not about England it is about Scotland. Or well, is it ladies and gentlemen, is it?Read More