British History Podcast

19 years of Civil War, known as the Anarchy, was between first cousins King Stephen and Empress Matilda, but Sharon Bennett Connolly persuasively argues that it could be more accurately be thought of as a conflict between Queen Matilda, Stephen's wife and the Empress Matilda.I caught up with Sharon for her second interview with me, and oour first in person, at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend.British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work and help me continue to get more brilliant interviews with fascinating historians, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Until next time, Philippa

Edward II was murdered at Berkeley Castle in 1327 and buried in Gloucester Abbey (now Cathedral), and the only area of debate so far has been how he was murdered; smothered or red hot poker? Ian Mortimer has gathered compelling evidence that Edward wasn't actually murdered at all! Welcome to this interview with historian and author Ian Mortimer in which Ian does not only challenge that Edward II was murdered but what he sees as the reasons the compelling evidence has been ignored by academics for so long. Ian is the author of multiple history books and is perhaps most famous for his 'Time travellers Guides.' Buy Ian's book, shipped worldwide from Blackwells. (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).This is 1 of 5 interviews I recorded at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend. Tickets for the weekend's live-streamed talks are available until 25th May. Click HereBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work and help me develop new projects, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.See you next time!Philippa

Hi and welcome my interview with historian and author Max Adams about his new book ‘The ‘Mercian Chronicles' (In the USA, ‘The Birth of the Anglo Saxons') out now in hardback. Buy Max's book, shipped worldwide from Blackwells (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).This is 1 of 5 interviews I recorded at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend. The talks from all of my interviewees were streamed online and you can still get hold of them until 25th May! For a 10% discount on tickets or a digital weekend pass head over to my Patreon, or just go straight to the Gloucester History Festival website by clicking the button below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Hi and welcome my interview with historian and author Hallie Rubenhold about her new book 'Story of a Murder. The Wives, The Mistress and Dr Crippen' out now in hardback, and her approach to the ethics of true crime history. Buy Hallie's book, shipped worldwide from Blackwells (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).This is 1 of 5 interviews I recorded at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend. The talks from all of my interviewees were streamed online and you can still get hold of them until 25th May! For a 10% discount on tickets or a digital weekend pass head over to my Patreon, or just go straight to the Gloucester History Festival website by clicking the button below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Gloucester Cathedral, St Peter's Abbey before the dissolution in 1540, was founded in 1541. The ‘Deed of Endowment', one of three documents created for the occasion features in this video complete with flattering portrait of King Henry VIII, a Garter Badge, badge of the Prince of Wales and the original green and white (the Tudor colours) silk cord which once held the great seal. The oldest items in the archive are pages from Aelfric's The Lives of Saints which had been reused as decorative pages in a later book binding. They are around 1000 years old and look as fresh as the day they were written!The most significant item to the Cathedral is its ‘Historia,' created by monks at the Abbey in the 1390s and recording as much of the Abbey's history as they were able to. Archivist Rebecca Phillips is fairly confident that they didn't have written records from which to source information and so this is the first time the oral history of the abbey had been written down. It would then have been copied and distributed to daughter houses of the Abbey to share their story and engender a sense of belonging. British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.We get to see these items up close in this video plus an exquisitely embroidered King James Bible, the first Chapter Book of the Cathedral containing the signature of William Laud, and an ironic reliquary. The reliquary is thought to contain a fragment of the stake on which Bishop Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester, was burned during Mary I's reign. It's a beautifully carved and decorated box, the irony being in that Hopper was opposed to the use of relics. I hope you enjoy this video. If you do please consider subscribing to my Youtube channel and, if you can afford it, becoming a paid subscriber here as it helps me continue creating informative and fun content like this.Wishing you a fabulous day!Philippa

Hello fellow history lover!Instead of my live this week I am publishing a brand new ‘on-location' interview. This, the first one in this ongoing series, was recorded inside the Library of Gloucester Cathedral, where the Cathedral's 6000 precious documents and books are stored, overseen and looked after by Cathedral Archivist Rebecca Phillips.The full video is out later today here, and on Youtube, but here is a little preview. British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The full video is out at 6:30pm UK time today (15th April 2025), I hope you enjoy it.See you all in a short while! Philippa

In this, the final of 3 episodes, recorded live, we are discussing the factors going on in Rome which effected Henry VIII's ultimately failed attempt to secure a divorce from his first wife Katherine of Aragon. Last time we covered the sack of Rome in 1527 and, in episode 1, the build up to it. We learned how the breakdown in relations between Francois I of France, Charles V Holy Roman Emperor, Charles duke of Burgundy and Pope Clement VII led to this indescribably horrific humanitarian disaster.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

There is a fascinating and intriguing exhibition on in 2025 at Chichester Cathedral. Reverend Vanessa Baron Cathedral Treasurer, who curated the exhibition, joined me today to talk about the human stories behind some of artefacts chosen for the exhibition. You can find out more about the exhibition and the Cathedral by visiting https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/ Thank you for watching this video, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. Buy books from incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - Click Here (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you). You can also join me every other Monday night for 'British History Live' on Youtube - the next show is on 31st March. Want more British History and more contact with me? Join me at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can always support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this Substack. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to me here. Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.See you next time!Philippa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this, the second of 3 episodes, recorded live, discussing the factors going on in Rome which effected Henry VIII's ultimately failed attempt to secure a divorce from his first wife Katherine of Aragon, we look at the Sack of Rome itself. WARNING - this episode will include descriptions of act of violence, all which occurred in 1527, almost 500 year ago but still upsetting. In the previous episode we focussed on the events which led up to Imperial troops appearing at the walls of Rome, bent on violence. It is against this backdrop that Henry VIII petitioned the pope for a divorce from Katherine of Aragon. In the next episode we will look at Henry's 'Great Matter' and how events in Rome would have a lasting impact on the church, and therefore population, of England. Other links mentioned:Book Club and Discounted Event Tickets available in PatreonThe Wars of the Roses Online History FestivalBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this first of a series of 3 episodes, recorded live, discussing the factors going on in Rome which effected Henry VIII's ultimately failed attempt to secure a divorce from his first wife Katherine of Aragon, we focus on the events which led up to Imperial troops at the walls of Rome, bent on violence. As well as out main topic for today we also have the 3-minute explainer - why is Richard III so popular? and AI attempts to recreate historical moments.You can also watch this episode on the British History Youtube Channel - click hereYou can join me for the next episode, streaming live on 17th March by clicking here.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of British History Live, Main Topic of the episode: The life, death and martyrdom of Bishop Hooper. 3 minute explainer: Did they or didn't they? Arthur Tudor and Katherine of Aragon, did they consummate their marriage?Plus, my visit the Chichester Cathedral 950 and what AI came up with when I asked for a video of Elizabeth I's astrologer Dr John Dee consulting the stars!British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Paid Subscribers can comment and make suggestions for future content.Links mentioned in this episode: Interview with Gareth Russell:Arthur Tudor with his biographer Gareth Benjamin Street -The Dissolution of the Monasteries - Episode 1 of 5 -The Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.uk For tours go to: https://britishhistorytours.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and Welcome! I'm Philippa and it's great to see you here.I was honoured to be granted the first interview with Gareth Russell about his forthcoming book, a biography of James I of England/VI of Scotland, titled 'Queen James. The Life and Loves of Britain's First King' in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and 'The Six Loves of James I' in the USA and Canada. The release date for Gareth's book is 27th February in the UK , Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and 2nd December in the USA and Canada. You can order/pre-order Gareth's book from Blackwells and get it shipped to wherever you are in the world. (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you). You can get the extended, ad-free edit of this interview at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. Gareth's book will be featured in the British History Patreon Book Club as our first book of 2026 (to reflect the later release date in the USA and Canada).Paid Substack Subscribers enjoy early access to historian interviews and the ability to comment on this and all posts. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Exactly 12 years apart, Charles I and Oliver Cromwell lost their heads to the axe. In Cromwell's case over 2 years after he'd died!In this episode, recorded live, Philippa covers how a king could be tried for treason (a crime which hitherto was a crime committed against a king), the reaction to the king's death and the revenge his son, Charles II took on his corpse!Useful Links:Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.ukBritish History Patreon: Patreon.com/BritishHistoryPhilippa's Substack: https://substack.com/@britishhistoryInterviews you may like:Dr Suzie Edge: Tortures and Horrors in History -Prof Aice Hunt: Republic -Dr Jonathan Healey: The Blazing World -Andrea Zuvich: Charles II's mistress Barbara Villiers - This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I had a great time chatting with Jonathan Healey about the 17th century. Rather than the political classes, which usually get the attention when talking about the upheavals of the 17th century, we talked about the what was happening to the people of England and in turn what influence they had on events. I would thoroughly recommend Jonathan's book 'The Blazing World. A New History of Revolutionary England' available from Blackwells.com and shipped worldwide and other good bookshops. Thank you for listening to this interview, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more for you to browse, over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr are available on the British History Youtube Channel and British History Podcast. Join live me every other Monday night for 'British History Live' on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@BritishHistoryBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive early access to interviews and exclusive monthly blogs please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Or if you want that plus even more, for only £1.50 more per month please consider joining my Patreon at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You'll enjoy the opportunity to put your questions to historians I interview, get early access to content, exclusive blogs, behind the scenes content, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of 'British History Live' Philippa looks at the events of 29th January 1536. As Katherine of Aragon was laid to rest as Dowager Princess of Wales at Peterborough Cathedral, Anne Boleyn miscarried. Philippa explores Katherine's banishment, death, funeral and how, just as Anne thought her position was at its strongest and most secure, it all began to fall apart. Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoyed it. You can also join me every other Monday night for 'British History Live'. Next livestream is 3rd February at 6:30pm UK time.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.You may wish to join my Patreon to be able to ask historians your own questions, get discounts on British History Event tickets, join in with book club and receive exclusive posts such as talks from British History Tours tour! - Click Here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Philippa is back, at a new time, for The British History Live Show, a live show discussing history stories and history in the news, every 2 weeks at 6:30pm UK time.This week sees the anniversaries of the coronation of England's Danish King Canute, the death of Edward the Confessor and the coronation of Harold Godwinson. Philippa discusses how Canute came to power in the beginning, how he elevated Earl Godwin to a point that saw his son as the natural successor to Edward the Confessor and who came in between. Also, “who was the real Uhtred?” plus new features: history in the news, history events and what abomination AI created for Philippa this week! Do you have a niggling question? Let me see if I can explain it in 3 minutes! Paying Substack subscribers can comment below to suggest atopic for me to explain in 3 minutes! (Patreon members please head to our dedicate chat within Patreon to do the same),Links mentioned: Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon: Patreon.com/BritishHistory Philippa's Substack: https://substack.com/@britishhistory Stories covered: New way to DNA test bones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyx9nv4mleo Stonehenge may have had a political second use: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a63252376/stonehenge-politcal-meaning/British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Barbara Villiers was Charles II's mistress from the time he became King (perhaps before) at the Restoration in 1660. I talked to Andrea Zuvich, the author of a new book 'Ravenous! Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress, Barbara Villiers' about Barbara's colourful life!Paid Substack subscribers have early access to this podcast episode. It will go on general release on 23rd October 2024 where it can also be seen on Youtube at Youtube.com/BritishHistory.Bonus content on Patreon.com/BritishHistory. Membership perks also includes the opportunity to submit your own questions for future guests. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am joined live by historian, author and presenter, Gareth Russell (from a cafe so apologies in advance for the poor sound quality in parts) ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour which we are hosting from 21st-27th September. Hear about where we are going and who is joining us along the way. Follow the tour on Instagram @british_history_tours.Book a tour at www.BritishHistoryTours.com. Get priority booking by becoming a member of my Patreon at Patreon.com/BritishHistory . Hear about tours as they are launched by signing up for free to this substack. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week I was chatting about the best places, accessible to the public, for exploring Roman Britain. We are fortunate in that there are many to choose from so I have selected a number, spread across England and Wales which are available to visit and give incredible insight into life in the far reaches of the Roman Empire! Join me each week at 3pm (UK time) for a relaxed history chat, themed each week around a topic. . You can get exclusive content in my Patreon at Patreon.com/BritishHistory . You can join one of my history tours at www.BritishHistoryTours.com Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Today I covered my recent private tour of Hatfield House where I was able to view the recently restored 'Rainbow Portrait' of Elizabeth I. I go into the symbolism and meaning in this famous image of the final Tudor monarch.Mentioned in this episode. Interview with Eleri Lynn on Tudor FashionFind the Extended version and bonus material at Patreon.com/BritishHistory Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I am on the road today (check out my Instagram to see what I am up to @british_history_tours) but I have pre-recorded a special episode of Tea Time History Chat Live. Special guest, Amanda Glover joined me to talk about her groundbreaking research into the letter supposedly written by Anne Boleyn, to her husband Henry VIII, 4 days into her incarceration at the Tower of London and 13 days before her execution. Historians have long debated the letter's authenticity and whether Anne did actually write the letter. Amanda's research adds more clues to this long debated mystery.You can also watch this episode on Youtube at youtube.com/BritishHistory Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Last weekend I was at Bosworth for their annual medieval festival and battle reenactment where I met up with historian and author Nathen Amin to talk about his latest book 'Son of Prophecy. The Rise of Henry Tudor'.You can also watch this on Youtube and listen to it on the podcast.Join Patreon for an extra bonus 11 minutes with Nathen. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this latest episode of Tea Time History Chat (almost) Live - this is a special episode as I am joined by Clare Clinton from West Horsley Place to talk about this one-time home of Henry VIII and the incredible history being uncovered!Links mentioned in this episode: WEST HORSLEY PLACE See what's on and support this incredible place in its conservation and research into its history by visiting their website: www.westhorsleyplace.org British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.INTERVIEW WITH PROF ALICE HUNT In the run up to the release of her new book 'Republic. Britain's Revolutionary Decade 1649 - 1660' Professor Alice Hunt joined me for a fascinating interview about this country's only time without a monarch. Was it a 'blip', as the restored monarchy were keen to characterise it, or was there a good chance that the monarchy in Britain may never have been restored? We discussed the infighting, the lack of democracy of the new regime and the quick unravelling which led to Charles Stuart being invited back to restore the monarchy. Watch on Youtube:Listen on Spotify: Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In the run up to the release of her new book 'Republic. Britain's Revolutionary Decade 1649 - 1660' Professor Alice Hunt joined me for a fascinating interview about this country's only time without a monarch. Was it a 'blip', as the restored monarchy were keen to characterise it, or was there a good chance that the monarchy in Britain may never have been restored? We discussed the infighting, the lack of democracy of the new regime and the quick unravelling which led to Charles Stuart being invited back to restore the monarchy.Paying Substack Subscribers get early access to this, and all other historian interviews.Members of my Patreon were able to submit their own questions for Alice. If you would like to hear those, and get the opportunity to submit your own questions for future guests, as well as benefitting from other history lover benefits such as Book Club and exclusive posts, click on the button below. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this special episode, I am very happy to bring you a walk around Hever Castle, reimagined as Anne Boleyn and her family, who lived here in the 16th century, would recognise it, with assistant curator Kate McCaffrey. Kate is an incredibly talented historian who loves to share her findings and work with as wide an audience as possible and is one of the brains behind this wonderful new permanent exhibition.Watch this episode on YoutubeJoin the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this podcast. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

On the anniversary of the birth of a very important little boy, we look at how his death almost exactly 11 years later led to a regime change for the British Isles. Join me for Tea Time History Chat Live this, and every Wednesday, at 3pm UK time. I stream live on Youtube and Facebook.For Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You will also be able to pose your own questions to future guests, enjoy early access to content, behind the scenes content, and early access and discounts on events. All for £5/month (discount available for annual subscribers).Previous episode:You can also support me for free by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours. Brands and Businesses - Contact office@britishhistorytours.com to discuss being featured here or on Philippa's other platforms. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is the owner and managing director of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. She lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour organiser. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in travelling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I actually have two special places for you today! Hever Castle Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn has always been a special place to visit, not least because you are moving around the space that she and her family once lived. With a new permanent exhibition at the Castle it is now easy to feel like you have travelled back in time and to the house of Thomas and Elizabeth Boleyn and their children Mary, Anne and George. I went to visit the castle recently and am very grateful to Assistant Curator Kate McCaffrey for showing me around the new rooms and giving me a fascinating insight into the research that went into the exhibition and also what the curatorial team's research has revealed about how the rooms were used and what happened here during Anne's time. You can hear mine and Kate's chat, as we walk around the rooms, on this channel, it will be released in August. Watch this episode on YoutubeBONUS - West Horsley Place. I also visited West Horsley Place, in Surrey, this week. Unsure of what I was to find, I didn't initially include it in the title and thumbnail for this episode but WOW that a fascinating and historically significant place it turned out to be! Owned twice by Henry VIII, who made alterations and additions to the property showing that he must have used it with some frequency, but also the venue for a dinner for him when his cousin, Henry Courtney, lived there - a dinner for which the menu survives!! That is just the beginning, join me as I reveal to you some of the history which I myself have only just learned this week, thank to the generous staff at West Horsley Place with a special mention to Clare Clinton. To donate to the conservation of West Horsley Place please go to: https://www.westhorsleyplace.org/donate/donate/5/credit-card . Visit Hever Castle on The Anne Boleyn Tour, May 2025Come with myself and historian Gareth Russell and stay at Hever Castle in May 2025 on 'The Anne Boleyn Tour'. You will stay at the castle for 4-nights, enjoy expert guided visits to Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London as well as an after-hours tour of Hever castle and dinner in its Great Hall! Also along the way you will meet Dr Tracy Borman OBE and Kate McCaffrey! To Book, go to www.britishhistorytours.com for full details and to download a booking form. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Arthur Tudor was the brother who died and left the way clear for his younger brother to become Henry VIII. Benjamin Streeter, who's book ‘Arthur Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's Lost Brother' tells the story of Arthur's life and early death, joined me to talk about what kind of person Arthur was, what his life was like and, of course, did he and Katherine of Aragon consummate their marriage.Paying Substack Subscribers have enjoyed early access to this historian interview, as always. :-) Members of my Patreon were able to submit their own questions for Gareth. Join Patreon to put your own questions to future guests and to watch the extended interviews, as well as benefit from other benefits such as Book Club membership and exclusive posts. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Inspired by my recent travels to Cyprus, in this episode we take a look into how the English King, Richard I, came to conquer the island of Cyprus. For Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, like the one I mentioned today, join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You will also be able to pose your own questions to future guests, enjoy early access to content, behind the scenes content, and early access and discounts on events. All for £5/month (discount available for annual subscribers). Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I sat down over Zoom for a fascinating talk with Sharon Bennett Connolly where we discussed the women involved in the Anarchy. The main women being the Matildas; Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, and Queen Matilda, wife of King Stephen. Paid Subscribers to the British History Substack enjoy early access to all the interviews released on this channel.British History is a reader-supported publication. If you are not already, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Alternatively you can join the British History Patreon (scroll for details).There's more! There is an extended version of this interview where Sharon and I discuss the women of Magna Carta plus she answered questions submitted by Patrons. You can watch the extended, ad-free edit of this interview, and put your questions forward for future guests by joining the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You will also enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and VIP booking for tours! All for £5/month.I hope you enjoy this interview, let me know your thoughts in the comments.* Philippa Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Tea Time History Chat Live - the so-called Casket Letters and how they implicate Mary, Queen of Scots in the murder of her second husband, the father of her son James, Lord Darnley. Links also mentioned: Interview with Sharon Bennett Connolly 'The Women of the Anarchy' - This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week I introduce you to some wonderful primary sources! The articles, adverts and readers letters make for fascinating reading!You can listen on the podcast or watch this on Substack or YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I have been on the road for the past couple of days and one of my destinations was the World Heritage Site, Fountains Abbey. In this episode I'll tell you about the abbey's interesting origin story and my visit. . I also have an update on 'The Catherine Howard Tour!' Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

There are many myths and legends about the so-called Peasant's Revolt of 1381. In this week's livestream I introduce you to the main elements of this uprising. What was it really about, who was involved and, what were the repercussions? Also this week, I announced a brand new tour for 2025! The Catherine Howard Tour is a 8 night/9 day tour with Catherine's biographer, award winning historian Gareth Russell! If you love to travel history and the idea of doing so with eminent historians whilst staying in beautiful hotels, being taken everywhere in a luxury coach and not having to worry about any arrangements at all check out www.britishhistorytours.com on 5th June. Priority booking is open already to members of my Patreon, go to Patreon.com/BritishHistory. Further Reading and Listening on the Peasant's Revolt The Rest is History Podcast, which you will be able to find by searching Spotify. My interview with Helen Carr -'1381: The Year of the Peasants' Revolt' by Juliet Barker, published by Harvard University Press Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

For over 100 years we have been moving our clocks forward one hour in the Spring and back again one hour in the Autumn. In today's livestream I'll cover how this idea was first thought of and why it was introduced! I am also fresh back from The Anne Boleyn Tour so I'm sure that will come up too! You can get on the tour in 2025 by booking at www.britishhistoytours.com or emailing us at office@britishhistorytours.com. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In 1554, Elizabeth (future Elizabeth I) was released from the Tower of London to house arrest at Woodstock. She had been held for weeks despite no evidence to implicate her in the recent Wyatt Rebellion to overthrow her half-sister Mary and put her on the throne. The date chosen was probably deliberate and could have been meant to send a message to Elizabeth that she was still alive only by the mercy of her sister, it was 19th May, the 18th anniversary of her mother's execution at the Tower. The next anniversary to fall in this week is that of the first documented smallpox vaccination by Dr Edward Jenner. A discovery that would have greatly benefitted Elizabeth who almost died from the disease in 1562. Jenner has come under criticism for testing his new technique on an 8 year old boy. However, I have covered the context in which he decided to do that and why it is not as bad as it seems. Videos mentioned: History After Dark about Edward Jenner - https://www.youtube.com/live/bGdExOOCQMo?si=7DC0b0f5hXb7CDAj Interview with Dr Estelle Paranque -Interview with Dr Joanne Paul -Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This is Estelle's second appearance on the British History channel, her first being in 2022 when we talked about Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, the focus of her brilliant book ‘Blood, Fire & Gold.' Estelle is back to discuss the topic of her latest book, soon to be released, ‘Thorns, Lust & Glory' which looks at Anne Boleyn's time at, and links to, the French court, giving us a fresh perspective and European context to the marriage which split Christendom! **Please be aware there is some mild swearing in this interview** Paid subscribers are accessing this interview a before it goes on general release. Please consider becoming paid subscriber and support my work here.Members of my British History Patreon Club gave me questions to ask Estelle, which I put to her in the extended interview. If you would like to hear those and submit your own questions to future guests, think about joining my Patreon. You can find out full details and and join at patreon.com/britishhistory. Watch Estelle's interview about 'Blood, Fire and Gold' -Join the British History Club to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. Join at Patreon.com/BritishHistoryYou can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

On 6th May 1682, HMS Gloucester struck a sandbank off the coast of Norfolk and sank. 250 men lost their lives. The ship had been carrying a very important person, the king's brother James, Duke of York. Some people even think he was to blame! The ship was rediscovered in 2007 and has been described as "the single most significant historic maritime discovery since the raising of the Mary Rose in 1982" ( Claire Jowitt, University of East Anglia) . Links to more information * https://stuarts.exeter.ac.uk/education/moments/exclusion-crisis/* https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/hms-gloucester-shipwreck-history-james-ii* https://www.gloucestershipwreck.co.uk/exhibition* https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jun/10/hms-gloucester-wreck-of-royal-navy-warship-sunk-in-1682-identified-off-norfolk-coast Book Mentioned: Samuel Pepys and the Strange Wrecking of the Gloucester. A true restoration tragedy by Nigel Pickford, published by History Press Tour Information www.BritishHistoryTours.com Patreon Join and get all the history lover benefits mentioned plus lots more at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

When Anne Boleyn was arrested on 2nd May and taken to the Tower of London, this was the beginning of a carefully orchestrated scheme to bring down the Queen of England. Everything done was in careful balance of public and private. In this discussion I give extra insight into why Anne was not taken in through traitors' gate and why she had a private execution, and why both of these things were done for reasons which suited Henry VIII!Watch this on Youtube - click here.Links to other videos you may enjoy: Anne Boleyn & Catherine Howard: The Executed Cousins with Gareth RussellThe Downfall of Anne Boleyn Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLupSRT2NxLH4_y4OgUlXSzcVcEX-mtKEK Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week:Dressing up at Sudeley Castle • Shakespeare and Stratford • My visit to Rowden AbbeyClick here to watch this episode on Youtube. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This year Churchill War Room celebrates 40 years of being open to the public as part of Imperial War Museums. At this must-see historic site, visitors can walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill and glimpse what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World War. With the launch of the new multi-media guide later this year, visitors will be able to see and hear the incredible stories of the men and women who worked down in this secret underground bunker. In this interview with the museum's curator, Kate Clements, takes us into the war period, what work was done here, what were conditions like and how much of what we can see today is as it was when the rooms were closed for the final time. Paid subscribers are accessing this interview a week before it goes on general release. Please consider becoming paid subscriber and support my work here.Or, for the extended, Patreon edit of this interview (and the entire library of historian interviews) join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You will also be able to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and early access to British History Tours' tickets. All for £5/month. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I'm covering the spares whose lines leapfrogged into the direct line due to the unexpected death of their elder sibling. I'll be discussing Empress Matilda and King Stephen, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Charles I, George V, who became heirs on the deaths of William Aethling, Henry the Young King, Arthur Tudor Prince of Wales, Henry Frederick Prince of Wales, and Prince Albert Victor, respectively. Click here to watch this episode on YoutubeLinks to other videos you may enjoy:Prince Arthur - https://youtube.com/live/dqXXpxdqslg?feature=shareKing Henry IX? - https://youtube.com/live/L0hWlVdkaFcLinks mentioned:https://www.britishhistorytours.com/history-tours for The Anne Boleyn Tour 2025 (two dates available) https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory for the British History Patreon with exclusive content, early access and opportunity to ask questions of historians, and take part in historical book club! for a free weekly history travel newsletter. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Prince Arthur, prince of Wales and heir to Henry VII's throne, died on 2nd April 1502. In this Tea Time History Chat Live we are going to do a virtual visit to his final resting places; Tickenhill Palace/Manor, Bewdley and Worcester Cathedral. .Watch this episode on Youtube.. Join Philippa each Wednesday at 3pm for Tea Time History Chat Live! . Links mentioned: British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory British History Tours: https://britishhistorytours.com/Free newsletter: https://philippab.substack.com/ Dissolution of the Monasteries Series with Prof James Clark - Episode 1 -. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Join me for a relaxed history chat with the main theme of this week being a look at the badges and mottoes of the queens of Henry VIII. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

How Welsh was Henry Tudor? What kind of man was he? When did he decide to make a bid for the english throne? Did the 'Princes in the Tower' actually escape? The answers to these questions and a lot more are in this intelligent and entertaining interview with historian and writer, Nathan Amin. Paid subscribers are accessing this interview a week before it goes on general release. Please consider becoming paid subscriber and support my work here. Want more fro Nathan? For the extended edit of this interview in which Nathan goes into Henry's relationships with his wife, Elizabeth of York, his mother, Margaret Beaufort, and his son, the future Henry VIII, as well as speaking Welsh for us, go to www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. As a member you will have access to a library of excellent historian interviews, as well as a number of other benefits including being a member of Book Club, and the chance to ask questions of future guests. Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Elizabeth I's final days, Archbishop Cranmer is martyred, King Edward comes to an unexpected end at Corfe Castle.You can also watch this episode on Youtube.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Tea Time History Chat Live on the British History channel with me, Philippa Lacey Brewell.Today I am going to tell you about 5 of my favourite Roman places to visit in Britain outside of London: a legion fortress in Wales, the fourth largest Roman city in Britain, a Palace, a Temple and a luxury Roman villa. You can also watch this episode on Youtube.British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This is by no means an exhaustive list of Roman sites in Britain but if you enjoy today then maybe I can do a follow on episode. For instance I'm not covering Hadrian's wall in today's show, despite it being an incredible place, and George R R Martin's inspiration for The Wall, which appears in the first book ‘A Game of Thrones' of his famous ‘A song of Fire and Ice' series, of course subsequently made into the Game of Thrones HBO series. Or Portchester Castle, a Roman Saxon Shore Fort which is said to be the best preserved north of the Alps and where, in the 12th century a Castle was built within its walls but in the interim Anglo Saxon period it is thought to have been occupied by a high status family. Or indeed, Chester with its Roman Walls and remains of its amphitheatre in what is still a bustling town with many medieval buildings remaining. There's also Cirencester, St Albans, Gloucester, the list actually goes on.There is a link in the names of those places: Chester means a camp of soldiers and is as a suffix to place names in the form of -chester, -caster and -cester, for example Manchester, Lancaster, Gloucester, and when you know that you start to realised how many Roman settlements there were.Last week I talked about Roman London and some of the incredible remains you can still see today, so if you missed that please check it out. It is available, as are all these shows, on the British History Youtube channel and the British History Podcast. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's live stream I talked about where you can still see evidence of Roman London. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber, if you are not already.Links mentioned in this episode: The Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory British History Tours: https://britishhistorytours.com/ Free newsletter: https://philippab.substack.com/ Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Find out why the heir to the British throne has been titled the 'Prince of Wales' since the 13th century and how that links to the enchanting Ludlow Castle. Links mentioned in this live: * Investigating the evidence presented about the Princes in the Tower - https://youtube.com/live/_jobcn76oCA?feature=share* https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory* https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk * https://britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/the-rise-of-the-tudors-september-2024 British History is a reader-supported publication. If you're not already, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Other videos you may like: Nicola Tallis on 'Young Elizabeth' -War and Betrayal at Ludlow Castle with Matthew Lewis -Unlocking the Horrors of History: Tortures & Treatments | Interview with Suzie Edge - Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Elizabeth I's early life was full of turmoil and danger. Dr Nicola Tallis joins me to discuss how these experiences shaped Elizabeth as a person, and as a Queen. Paid subscribers get early access to Historian Interviews. If you're not already, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support this publication.Alternatively, you can join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy the extended, ad-free, videos of Historian interviews, Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month.Links mentioned: * Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ * Nicola's Interview about Margaret Beaufort - Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I recently visited the Old Operating Theatre in Southwark and, as I wandered the area I came across a link between the theatre and a legend from the Thames river.You can watch this episode on Youtube.com/BritishHistory - click here.If you are not subscribed, please consider doing so as it helps support my work. Upgrade to a paid subscription to get early access to podcasts and the exclusive monthly blog.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe