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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Elizabeth and Leicester by Sarah Gristwood – Lil’s Book Reviews
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5 August – Sir Reginald Bray
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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
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August 2021 – Tudor Life – All About Anne
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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
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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
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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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Acton Court are taking bookings for tours and admission
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19 July – Mary Boleyn dies
Mary Boleyn is known for being Henry VIII’s mistress at one point, and you can find out a bit more about her in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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18 July – Kat Ashley, Elizabeth I’s lady
On this day in Tudor history, 18th July 1565, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the queen’s close friend and loyal servant, Kat Ashley, died.
Find out more about Kat (also known as Katherine Ashley, Katherine Astley and Katherine Champernowne) in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts…
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Tudor Historians and Authors Word Search
This week’s Sunday puzzle tests your knowledge of Tudor historians, i.e. historians that have written books or presented documentaries on the Tudor period, rather than historians from the 16th century!
Test your knowledge of these experts with this fun word search. The words go in 3 different directions.
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