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Home > Posts tagged "monasteries"

    HoS 32 Blind Harry’s Bane - Members Only

    The object of Harry's ire - James III

    HiT Papillon

    By David Crowther Feb 17, 2019 0 Comments

    When I was at school we constantly discussed the book; we were fascinated by it, including where they kept their money (really? Ewe).  So what about the film? How did theRead More

    Marshal 5 Tancarville - Members Only

      Around 1160, William left home to the sound of his family’s tears, and travelled to Tancarville to learn the skills of courtesie.  

    Gold, Praise and Glory

    By David Crowther Feb 10, 2019 0 Comments

    Same Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era  – the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit ofRead More

    Joseph Lancaster

    By David Crowther 2 weeks agoFeb 10, 2019 1 Comments

    Joseph Lancaster is little known today, but in the first half of the 19th century his name was everywhere. He was described as ‘the poor child’s friend’ as he made educationRead More

    Eleanor 11 Power - Members Only

    Queen of England: Power or pawn?

    Marshal 4 Fathers and Sons - Members Only

      The story of John Marshal, William’s father with a big of wandering around in the genesis of the legendary King Arthur, king of the Britons.    

    Eleanor 10 Queen 2 - Members Only

    Escape to Poitiers - and the search for a protector

    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

    Marshal Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    We set the scene – William’s background and lineage, and the Anarchy – until William himself appears strapped to a trebuchet at Newbury. As you do  

    Marshal 3 Hammer and Anvil - Members Only

    During the Anarchy, John Marshal makes hay - and William joins our story at last

    HiT Mary Queen of Scots

    By David Crowther 4 weeks agoFeb 17, 2019 0 Comments

      We discuss the intricate and fascinating  story of Mary Queen of Scots and the new 2018 movie – along with the 1971 movie too. A chance to see how the ourRead More

    Eleanor 9 Hunted - Members Only

    Escape meant avoiding the wolves that blocked the path to Aquitaine

    Eleanor Omnibus 2 EPs 6-9 - Members Only

    We take in the full extent of Eleanor’s time as Queen of France – through her struggle for his sister, the dramatic 2nd Crusade and her final dash for freedom

    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

    Elizabeth Chadwick and Eleanor of Aquitaine

    By David Crowther 1 month agoJan 28, 2019 0 Comments

      Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine. To find out more about Elizabeth’s three Eleanor novels, visit her website https://elizabethchadwick.com/eleanor-of-aquitaine/  

    HiT The Witch

    By David Crowther 1 month agoJan 28, 2019 0 Comments

    The first of an occasional series where we look at the representation of folk tales and beliefs of the past, and how accurately film has presented them. We are joined inRead More

    Eleanor 8 Outremer - Members Only

    The story of Eleanor and the Second Crusade

    Marshal 2 Lineage - Members Only

    Setting the scene before William - John the Marshal; and the Anarchy

    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

    Marshal 1 Reputations - Members Only

    Is the Marshal we know man or myth?

    Elizabeth Chadwick and William Marshal

    By David Crowther 1 month agoJan 20, 2019 0 Comments

      Elizabeth Chadwick is the author of many fine historical novels, and her most recent is on William’s life in the Holy Land. Elizabeth was kind enough to share herRead More

    Eleanor 7 Sisters - Members Only

    Eleanor's little sister scandalises the Church

    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

    HiT The Lion in Winter

    By David Crowther 2 months agoJan 20, 2019 4 Comments

    Such a classic – Katherine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole giving it large, plus the world’s most appalling article of clothing (see if you can spot which). Was it accurate? WasRead More

    Eleanor 6 Queen (1) - Members Only

    Elanor sticks out her elbows and creates some room for herself at court

    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

    Eleanor Omnibus 1 (Episodes 1-5) - Members Only

    The omnibus edition for all those insomniacs out there!

    Eleanor 5 Bride - Members Only

    Marriage to a young prince of 17 - Louis of France

    Eleanor 4 Heiress - Members Only

    in 1137, Eleanor's father Duke William X set off for Santiago on pilgrimage

    265a Nicola Tallis and the Crown of Blood

    By David Crowther 2 months agoJan 06, 2019 4 Comments

    I chat with historian Nicola Tallis about the life, times and death of Lady Jane Grey. And also there are prizes and things.        

    HiT The Battle of Algiers

    By David Crowther 2 months agoJan 06, 2019 0 Comments

    Made in 1966 by Italian neo-realist director Gillo Pontecorvo, the film is based the actions of rebels and French government during the Algerian War of 1954–62. So realistic was it,Read 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

    265 Live Still to Die

    By David Crowther 2 months agoDec 23, 2018 5 Comments

      After Mary’s victory, Jane Grey was imprisoned comfortably in the Tower, and spent her time studying – and had a reasonable expectation of long, if a little dull,  life. Until in 1554Read More

    Transcript for HoS 31

    Let me take you then to a place called Hermiston Moor, in 1406. You will see a group of horsemen approaching the castle of Tantallon. Tantallon was occupied by theRead More

    HoS 31 Jameses 1 and II - Members Only

    The murder of Douglas at the Black Dinner speaks of violent times- but the foundations of the renaissance monarchy were laid

    264g Rebel Queen 8 The Duke

    By David Crowther 2 months agoDec 14, 2018 7 Comments

    The game played out, the Mary entered London and the Duke was to die. But Northumberland had one more surprise to spring To find out more about our programme, andRead More

    264f Rebel Queen 7 Regina

    By David Crowther 2 months agoDec 14, 2018 0 Comments

    Whether Jane and Guildford understood the commotion in the city outside the Tower we do not know, but it was the duty of her father, the Duke of Suffolk, to breakRead More

    HiT Lady Jane

    By David Crowther 2 months agoDec 16, 2018 5 Comments

    Lady Jane was the first leading role for a very young Helena Bonham Carter, and a film debut for the renowned theatre director Trevor Nunn. Plus its an amazing story. So,Read More

    Eleanor 3 Education - Members Only

    As a child growing up in the Ducal household, Eleanor would have been presented to the noble families she would know for the rest of her life Transcript I’ve blathered on aboutRead More

    264e Rebel Queen 6 The Fleet

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 14, 2018 4 Comments

    Around the 14th July a ship called the Greyhound sailed into Orwell Haven. Its captain was in gaol in Lowestoft, its crew had smashed open the cash box. Meeting withRead More

    264d Rebel Queen 5 Resistance

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 14, 2018 0 Comments

    Northumberland made good speed towards East Anglia and Mary, and his army swelled with troops and artillery. But in London, the mood was ugly, and Mary was having some success too.Read More

    Was Edward VI’s Devise for the Succession lawful?

    Mr Justice Tyrwhit argues that Montagu was right, and Edward did not have the power to make Jane Queen

    264c Rebel Queen 4 War

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 14, 2018 0 Comments

    Mary’s letter of 10th July brought home an uncomfortable truth that Northumberland had expected to avoid – that Jane must fight for her crown. If an army could be found ToRead More

    264b Rebel Queen 3 Rivals

    By David Crowther 3 months agoJan 02, 2019 2 Comments

    Mary had a decision to make – submit, fight or flee. She took the decision with her household – and they raised the rafters with their cheers.   To findRead More

    264a Rebel Queen 2 Proclamation

    By David Crowther 3 months agoDec 14, 2018 6 Comments

    On the morning of 9th July 1553 the 16 year old Jane was walking in the Grey manor at Chelsea in blissful ignorance. Then the Duke of Northumberland’s daughter, Mary Sidney,Read 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

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Resources

Family Trees

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

Maps

  • Maps: Eleanor of Aquitaine November 25, 2018
  • Maps: 1100 – 1300 Europe August 10, 2014
  • Maps: 1000 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Articles

  • 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
  • St Bees August 18, 2016
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Drawings of Matthew Paris May 5, 2012
  • Heraldy – Arms of the big medieval families May 5, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012
  • Origins of the British – a recent study January 2, 2011

Original Sources

  • Letter of Anselm to Pope Paschal October 27, 2012
  • Eleanor of Aquitaine pleads for the release of her Son, 1193 October 27, 2012
  • The Treaty of Westminster, 1153 October 27, 2012
  • The Forest Charter, 1217 October 27, 2012
  • Magna Carta: The Great Charter of Liberties of King John, 1215 October 27, 2012
  • The Assize of Clarendon, 1166 October 27, 2012
  • The Constitutions of Clarendon, 1164 October 27, 2012
  • The Character of Henry II October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry II, 1154 October 27, 2012
  • A 12th Century Village October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Stephen October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry I, 1100 October 27, 2012

Quiz

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

Books

  • Books for Eleanor of Aquitaine December 2, 2018
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