On this day in Tudor history, 8th August 1503, King Henry VII’s eldest daughter, Margaret Tudor, married King James IV of Scotland.
Find out more about their marriage, and how it was arranged, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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8 August – Princess Margaret Tudor marries James IV of Scotland
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Henry VII’s Early Life Quiz
As yesterday was the anniversary of Henry Tudor landing on the Pembrokeshire coastline in 1485 in preparation for claiming the throne of England, I thought I’d test your knowledge of Henry VII’s early life, from his birth in 1457 to his defeat of Richard III in 1485.
Get those little grey cells working with this fun quiz.
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7 August – Sir Robert Dudley, Dudley’s illegitimate son
On this day in Tudor history, 7th August 1574, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester’s illegitimate son, Sir Robert Dudley, was born at Sheen.
Find out more about Sir Robert Dudley, who grew up to be a mariner, cartographer and landowner, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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6 August – Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare
On this day in history, 6th August 1623, Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, the famous playwright, died.
Find out a bit more about Anne Hathaway, and hear the tomb inscription written about her by her son in law, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Elizabeth and Leicester by Sarah Gristwood – Lil’s Book Reviews
Today we have a lovely summery video from Lil who is reviewing “Elizabeth and Leicester” by Sarah Gristwood at the beautiful Kenilworth Castle. We get a double treat as Lil shows us some of the wonderful sights of the castle too.
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5 August – Sir Reginald Bray
On this day in Tudor history, 5th August 1503, in the reign of King Henry VII, administrator Sir Reynold or Reginald Bray died.
Who was Bray? What offices had he held? And what are his links to Westminster Abbey and St George's Chapel?
Find out more in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts...
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4 August – Elizabeth I’s spirit, William Cecil
On 4th August 1598, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, died. He’d been Elizabeth’s chief advisor and a man she called her spirit.
Hear a few more William Cecil facts in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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The Two Annes of Hever Castle – Owen Emmerson – Live chat transcript
Here’s the transcript from our live chat with Dr Owen Emmerson about Hever Castle in Kent. As you would expect, some amazing questions were asked and answered.
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3 August – Lord Russell marches towards the rebels
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd August 1549, in the reign of King Edward VI, Lord Russell marched his troops from Honiton to Woodbury.
They were off to put down the Prayer Book Rebellion.
Find out more in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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2 August – Thornbury Castle, home of the Duke of Buckingham
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd August 1514, Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, was granted a licence to found a college at his manor of Thornbury.
Find out more about Thornbury Castle in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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1 August – John Ashley, or John Astley
On this day in Tudor history, 1st August 1596, courtier John Ashley or Astley died. He and his wife Kat Ashley were loyal servants and friends of Queen Elizabeth I.
Find out more about John Ashley in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Dr John Dee Crossword Puzzle
Dr John Dee is a fascinating Tudor figure, being a mathematician, astrologer, astronomer, alchemist and antiquary, as well as advising Queen Elizabeth I.
But how much do you known about Dr John Dee?
Test yourself with this fun crossword puzzle.
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Nathen Amin – Henry VII: The Man – Expert Talk
Nathen Amin, author of The House of Beaufort and Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick is our August expert speaker and here he is with a wonderful talk on Henry VII…
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31 July – A butcher kills a baron
On this day in Tudor history, 31st July 1549, Edmund Sheffield, 1st Baron Sheffield, was killed by a butcher during Kett’s Rebellion in East Anglia.
What happened?
Find out…
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30 July – Writer Robert Parry
On this day in Tudor history, 30th July 1563, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, writer and diarist Robert Parry was born.
Find out a bit more about Parry in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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John Cheyne – Julian Humphrys
This weeks’ Friday Video is all about John Cheyne, Baron Cheyne, his life and his links to Salisbury Cathedral.
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29 July – The death of Thomas Stanley, Henry VII’s stepfather
On this day in Tudor history, 29th July 1504, in the reign of King Henry VII, the king’s stepfather died.
Find out a bit more about Thomas Stanley, and his role in helping his stepson take the throne, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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28 July – Magic and a “detestable vice and sin”
On this day Tudor history, 28th July 1540, in the reign of King Henry VIII, a client of Thomas Cromwell, who was also executed that day, ended his life on the scaffold.
What was the magic and “detestable vice and sin” of which he was accused?
Find out more about him in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts
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27 July – A royal secretary ends up in the Tower
On 27th or 28th July 1553, Sir John Cheke was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
But how had a royal tutor and secretary ended up being thrown in the Tower?
Find out...
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August 2021 – Tudor Life – All About Anne
This month's magazine is all about Tudor people called Anne. We obviously have Anne Boleyn, but also plenty of other interesting women to learn about. [Read More...]
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26 July – The Earl of Shrewsbury dies
On this day in Tudor history, 26th July 1538, in the reign of King Henry VIII, George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury, died.
Shrewsbury was a loyal servant of the Crown and a soldier. Find out more about him in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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25 July – A kidnapped child actor
On this day in history, 25th July 1602, in the reign of King James I, thirteen-year-old Elizabethan actor Salomon Pavy was buried at the Church of St Mary Somerset, near Blackfriars Theatre.
Find out more about Salomon Pavy and how he came to be an actor in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Philip II of Spain Quiz
Today is the anniversary of the marriage of Queen Mary I and Philip of Spain at Winchester Cathedral in 1554.
How much do you know about Mary I’s king consort?
Test your knowledge of Philip II of Spain with this fun quiz.
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24 July – A converted priest loses his life
On this day in Tudor history, 24th July 1594, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Catholic priest John Boste was executed in Durham.
Find out more about Boste and what led to his brutal end in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Mary Rose’s 1545 – When Their World Ended
The Mary Rose museum is introducing a new immersive visitor experience, opening to visitors on Monday, 26th July. Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench is helping visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard step back in time to relive the sinking of the Mary Rose in its stunning new experience. 1545 will allow visitors to be fully immersed in the Battle of the Solent and re-live the final breath-taking moments onboard King Henry VIII’s favourite ship. Dame Judi is introducing the experience, which is home to the Mary Rose and the world’s biggest collection of Tudor artefacts. [Read More...]
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23 July – John Day, a Protestant printer
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd July 1584, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Protestant printer, bookseller and publisher John Day died.
Find out more about this Protestant printer and the famous works he printed in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Hot Tudor salads in cold England
In this Friday’s video, historian Brigitte Webster talks to us about herbs and the new Elizabethan craze for salads.
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22 July – Baron Scrope, a royal councillor
On this day in history, 22nd July 1437 or 38, soldier and royal councillor John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton, was born.
Find out more about Scrope and his service to the Yorkists, and later imprisonment, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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21 July – Explorer Thomas Cavendish
On this day in Tudor history, 21st July 1586, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, explorer Thomas Cavendish set sail from Plymouth. Where was he going and why? And how would he break Sir Francis Drake's record?
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20 July – Philip of Spain prepares to marry Mary I
On this day in Tudor history, 20th July 1554, Philip of Spain, son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, arrived in England to prepare for his marriage to Queen Mary I.
Find out more in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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