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The Tudor Travel Show gets behind the scenes to tell the untold stories of some of the most fascinating Tudor buildings and artefacts in the UK. Listen to leading experts in the field, curators and other passionate Tudor bloggers to learn and get inspiration for your next Tudor road trip.

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    Launde Abbey & The Cromwells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 38:04


    Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Launde Abbey. You can read highlights of its links to the Cromwells, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral's highlights.   This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To explore what you will find in the membership that will allow you to immerse yourself even more deeply into the past, or to plan your next Tudor road trip, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Peter Liddle Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Winchester Cathedral & Its Noble Tudor History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 49:27


    Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Winchester Cathedral. You can read highlights of its Tudor history, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral's highlights.   This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To explore what you will find in the membership that will allow you to immerse yourself even more deeply into the past, or to plan your next Tudor road trip, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations, planning your Tudor-themed vacation, or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Aisha Al-Sadie Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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    The Blounts of Kinlet & Their Incredible Tombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 40:13


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to Shropshire, a landlocked county in the West Midlands. We head to the tiny village of Kinlet, nestled in the rural countryside. Although it once stood next to the Blount's country manor house, today, the parish church of St John the Baptist appears to stand in solitary grandeur on top of a hill surrounded by parkland and green pastures. Inside this enchanting building are some incredible Tudor tombs belonging to the Blount family. I'm joined by Elizabeth Norton, author and historian, and specialist on the Blounts of Kinlet. She shows me around the church and its connection to the Blount family.    To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here. Some useful links mentioned in this episode are below: Elizabeth's book, Bessie Blount: Mistress to Henry VIII, is available on Amazon UK and Amazon US, and her PhD thesis is available here You can find Elizabeth on Twitter @ENortonHistory My blog on the nearby Tickenhill Palace is here   This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England members. To join the waitlist to become a member, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations, planning your Tudor-themed vacation, or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Elizabeth Norton Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Henry VII and the Majestic Cotswold Wool Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 27:13


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Cotswolds. An area made rich by its wool trade in the medieval times, wool merchants would often fund the construction and renovation of churches in their communities as a way to display their wealth and status. The churches became known as "wool churches."    Joined by our guide, Dr Samantha Harper, we take a tour around two of the most prominent of these wool churches: St. John the Baptist in Cirencester and St Mary's Church in Fairford.   To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here. Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below: To book your place on our upcoming virtual summit: Your Essential Guide to Coronation: Unravelling The Mystique Of Monarchy click here. To discover more about Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's 1502 progress, click here To discover more about Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's 1502 progress, click here (available only to The Ultimate Guide Members). England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jones   This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To join the wait list to become a member, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Dr Samantha Harper Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Croydon Palace: Step Back In Time To Discover The History Of A Hidden Tudor Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 37:36


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the surprising remains of an incredible Tudor building, tucked away in the suburbs of south London. A lesser known Tudor place, Croydon Palace is truly historical building with some fascinating Tudor artefacts. Joined by our guides, Mary and Janice from The Friends of the Old Palace, we take a tour around the building, now an independent girls' school, to discover its Tudor past.    To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here. Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:  To find out more about The The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England membership, click here.  To find out more about The Friends of the Old Palace and their popular guided tours, click here.    Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Mary Moore and Janice Barker Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Exploring The Stunning Loire Valley: Discover The Story of Château de Chenonceau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 52:05


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Loire Valley, France, to visit the beautiful Château de Chenonceau. We step back in time, as we tour this incredible building, following the stories of five important Tudor ladies.  Joined by our guide, Amelie Lanseaux, we head to the tranquil, riverside setting to wander through the sun-drenched rooms of a building that was once home to the French Renaissance court.  Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:  To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page and blog here. This blog is a guest blog by Katie Marshall, while the gallery of images was compiled by The Tudor Travel Guide. To explore more of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, check out this video.  For Château de Chenonceau visitor information, click here.   Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Amelie Lanseaux Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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    Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 88:54


    This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part II, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that unfolded here.  Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below: To read my blog about the early origins of Hampton Court Palace, click here.   To read more about the lost royal apartments, and to view the gallery of images accompanying this podcast, click here.  To purchase a copy of one of my books, with a personal inscription, visit my shop here.  This video details the lost royal apartments. To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Daniel Jackson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 68:18


    This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part 1 of 2, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that unfolded here.  Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below: To read my blog about the early origins of Hampton Court Palace, click here.   To read more about the lost royal apartments, and to view the gallery of images accompanying this podcast, click here.  To purchase a copy of one of my books, with a personal inscription, visit my shop here.  This video details the lost royal apartments. To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Daniel Jackson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Halloween Special - Tales From The Tower of London

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 43:48


    In this Halloween special episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Tower of London, whose ancient walls imprisoned some legendary inmates, including perhaps the most famous of all, Queen Anne Boleyn. Joined by Assistant Buildings Curator, Alfred Hawkins, we explore some of the well-known, and much less well-known, nooks and crannies of this notorious fortress/palace and prison.    Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:  To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page and blog here. You may also find these links of interest: This video details the lost royal apartments. To find out more about upcoming Christmas events at The Tower of London, click here. To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.   Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Alfred Hawkins Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Incredible Details Of The Past: Bringing The Cowdray Murals Back To Life With Dominic Fontana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 20:02


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. As Part 2 of my podcasts from Cowdray House, I meet with Dominic Fonatana, academic geographer, and expert in the Cowdray murals. Destroyed by fire, Dominic brings the Cowdray murals back to life. We discuss the fine detail in the murals, commissioned to record key scenes in Henry VIII's life. Tune in to discover what the murals tell us about the events of 1544-1547.   Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:  To see an image of the mural we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here. To read my blog about Cowdray House, click here. To watch the modcast of Dominic talking about the Cowdray House murals, click here.     Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Dominic Fontana Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Cowdray House and the Curse of Fire and Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 26:16


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. I chat to Paul Ullson, guide at Cowdray House as we discover the history of this once splendid building, its owners and how a fire destroyed its valuable collection of precious Tudor artefacts. Tune in to discover the chilling tale of Cowdray House...   Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:  To read my blog about Cowdray House, click here  To watch the video of 'What Life was Like in a BUsy Tudor Kitchen', filmed at Cowdray, click this link. To find out about events, opening times and general visitor information, visit the Cowdray House website here   Find Paul Ullson on Instagram @paul_ullson    Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Paul Ullson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Happy 10th Birthday 'Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn! An Extract from the Audiobook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 97:00


    Happy 10th Birthday 'Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn'! An Extract from the Audiobook   Today marks the 10th anniversary of the first publication of Volume I (of two volumes) of my first Tudor book, Le Temps Veindra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn. The book tells the story of Anne's innocence through the eyes of a 21st-century heroine, drawn back in time and into Anne's body during some of the most dramatic and exhilarating times in her life. To celebrate, I have decided to publish an excerpt from the second volume of the audiobook. I start off this episode though by talking a little about the book and how it came into being before we move into the reading. So, in this 'extra'-ordinary episode, it's time to go on a different time travelling adventure. Grab a cuppa! It's story-time with Sarah...   LINKS TO THE AUDIOBOOK Audible Volume I - US: https://amzn.to/3Q0bdi2 Audible Volume I - UK:https://adbl.co/3oR5j6F AMAZON LINKS: Volume I US: https://amzn.to/3kyXKzi Volume I UK:https://amzn.to/3OHMzCm   Please note that because this is an unusual episode celebrating this 10th anniversary, the podcast is being made available to everyone, in its entirety.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter & Narrator: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    How to Read a Medieval House, with John Roberts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 28:02


    How to Read a Medieval House with John Roberts from 'The Weald and Downland Museum'   In this information-packed podcast, I learn how to read a medieval hall house with John Roberts from the Weald and Downland Museum. If you want to know more about the ordinary Tudor and how they lived, this episode is perfect for you! If you wish to watch a video recording of this episode, click here. In order to find out more about the museum, its events and all the information you need to visit, check out their website here.  If you wish to listen to the entire podcast, which takes you inside the house, you can do so by becoming a podcast patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: John Roberts Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship with Siobhan Clarke - excerpt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 22:16


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we discuss one of the most popular monarchs in history: Elizabeth I. I'm joined by Siobhan Clarke, historian and co-author of Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship. We discuss how Elizabeth used portraiture and miniatures to represent her image and royal authority.  Would you like to find out more about the story of Elizabethan art as a powerful device for royal magnificence and propaganda? Tune in to discover the 'Cult of Gloriana'.  Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below: To purchase your copy of Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship, click here for Amazon UK and click here for Amazon US.   To listen to Siobhan Clarke's previous guest appearance on The Tudor History & Travel Show: King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship with Siobhan Clarke and Linda Collins, click here.   Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Siobhan Clarke Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    On Progress with Elizabeth I: Norwich 1578, with Aidan Norrie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 26:39


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah travels to Norwich in Norfolk to go on the trail of Elizabeth I, as she arrives at the city during the pinnacle of her 1578 progress. Our expert guide in this episode is historian, Aidan Norrie, whose special interest is in Elizabeth, her iconography and Elizabeth pageants. So, why not join us on progress as we explore Tudor Norwich, The Boleyn Chantry Chapel in Norwich Cathedral and Elizabeth's historic progress to England's second-largest Tudor city! Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   To watch the video recording of this podcast, click here.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Aidan Norrie Produced by Cutting Crew Productions    

    K of A: Marking the Life of Katherine of Aragon in Music, with Geoff Proudley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 45:03


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by musician and composer, Geoff Proudley, as we talk about his exciting new project 'K of A'. Geoff has combined his love of the Tudors with his love of music. Inspired by Katherine's stoicism and strength, Geoff's music tells Katherine's story. Join us as we time travel through music...   To watch the video recording of this podcast, click here.    Some useful links associated with the podcast are below:  To purchase your copy of 'K of A', head to Geoff's website here. To listen to clips of each track click here.  Find Geoff on Facebook here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels, here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Geoff Proudley Produced by Cutting Crew Productions    

    Shaw House: Ambition, Wealth & Epic Social Climbing in Elizabethan England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 51:48


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, join me in West Berkshire at the beautiful Shaw House. Built in 1581, Shaw House is laid out in an H-Shaped configuration and reflects the grand designs and social ambitions of its owner's new-found wealth. Join me and our guide, Sarah Somerville, to find out more about Shaw House, and its royal visitors.    To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels, here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Sarah Somerville Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Extra! New - Tudor Places Magazine with Deb Roil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 34:06


    This is an Extra! episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, crafted to introduce to you a brand new Tudor magazine that showcases the very best insight and inspiration for learning about and visiting 'Tudor Places'. Join me in conversation with Deb Roil, Editor of the magazine to hear about Deb's personal motivation for creating the magazine and what you can expect when you subscribe - including a regular contribution from yours truly!   There is a 10% discount on the price of a subscription for followers of The Tudor Travel Guide. To subscribe to Tudor Places, follow this link and use the code: TTG10 at the checkout where it says 'Apply Promo Code'.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels, here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures and top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation, or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Deb Roil Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Glorious Markenfield Hall: 'The Loveliest Place You've Never Heard Of'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 64:14


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I head up to North Yorkshire to see and explore a glorious, medieval moated manor house. Off the tourist trail, Markenfield is described as 'the loveliest place you've never heard of'. Remaining largely untouched, Markenfield Hall is steeped in remarkable history. Join me and our guide, Kate Mainprize, to find out more about this beautiful building.   To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.  If you are interested in joining the virtual masterclass: 'Tudor London Made Easy: An Essential Guide to Visiting the UK's Capital', you can find out more and book your place here.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels, here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Kate Mainprize  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Sutton House in London's Hottest Borough: A Tudor Place Like No Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 64:27


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I take a tour of Sutton house in Hackney. Joined by our tour guide,  Jo Nightingale, we look around the house once owned by aspiring Tudor courtier, Sir Ralph Sadler. Sutton House was built for Sir Ralph and his family as his fortunes were on the rise. Described as a ‘small gentry house' and one that has ‘no direct parallels', Sutton House is utterly unique.   To see images of Sutton House as mentioned in this podcast episode, and to read my associated blog, click here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest:  Jo Nightingale Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    The Battle of Stoke Field: A Battlefield Walk with Kevin Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 71:35


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I head over to the Nottinghamshire countryside to visit the much-overlooked site of the Battle of Stoke Field. I am joined by Kevin Winter from the Battlefields Trust, as we take a walk around the site of the final battle in the Wars of the Roses. Kevin shares the story of the bloody battle, which saw 7000 men slaughtered in one day and brought an end to the Wars of the Roses. Put your boots on, it's time to go for a stroll!    To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest:  Kevin Winter  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    The Unexpected Story of Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 34:42


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I return to Hever Castle in Kent, where I chat to Kate McCaffrey, Assistant Curator. We discuss a very special project that Kate has been working on: the study of Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours. Kate shares some spectacular and unexpected findings that tell us more about what happened to Anne's book, and how a network of Kentish women treasured her memory.    To watch my video with Kate where we discuss the secrets of Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, click here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest:  Kate McCaffrey  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    The Other Anne of Hever with Dr Owen Emmerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 41:15


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Dr Owen Emmerson, Castle Historian and Assistant Co-Curator at Hever Castle. Recorded during my visit to the castle back in July 2021, we talk about Anne of Cleves' time at Hever. We re-imagine how the castle would have looked during her occupancy and how she might have spent her time there. Also, we explore the Wyatt rebellion, spawned at nearby Allington Castle, and reflect how it brought Anne, dangerously close to ruin. Note: If you want to see this interview, including footage of the castle and the two portraits of Anne discussed in the podcast, visit my BRAND NEW YouTube channel: 'Tudor Talk' and be among the first to subscribe! You can find the video by following this link.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Dr Owen Emmerson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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    The Royal Manor of Woodstock: Pleasure Palace and Doleful Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 47:52


    This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show takes us back to a misty Autumn day when I headed over to Blenheim Park and Palace in Oxfordshire. Today a fine baroque building stands on a site that was once home to The Royal Manor of Woodstock, a medieval and Tudor hunting park. The manor provided lodgings for royal progress, and was the site of Queen Elizabeth's imprisonment before her ascension to the throne. Join me as I explore the site of this lost royal palace.   There is a blog page here detailing more about how the palace looked during the Tudor period and my surprising discovery related to the place of Elizabeth's imprisonment.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Antonia Keaney Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Shaping Femininity with Sarah Bendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 86:53


    Please Note: ADULT CONTENT IS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Sarah Bendall, a material culture historian. We place the undergarments of early modern women under the spotlight. Want to know why men were suspicious of women's farthingales and why busks led a double life, imbued with erotic connotations? Well, if you have ever been curious to sort your bum rolls from your wheel farthingales, your 'bodies' from your 'stays', this month's podcast is for you!   Sarah Bendall has dedicated her academic career to researching these garments and their social and cultural importance. Her new book, 'Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England' takes a deep dive into this fascinating topic.   To read the blog associated with this podcast,  click here.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Sarah Bendall Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    The Mary Rose: Splendour, Sinking and Salvage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 76:26


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Dr. Alexzandra Hildred and John Seager. During my guided tour of the Mary Rose Museum, we discover the story of the Mary Rose and her thirty-four-year history as a successful warship before her fateful sinking in 1545. As we tour the museum, we discuss some of the wonderful artefacts from the ship, each with its unique and fascinating story giving us a snapshot into the lives of the men on board the Mary Rose.    There is a show notes page with images taken during my visit to the ship and several artefacts associated with this podcast. If you wish to view it, follow this link.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Dr. Alexzandra Hildred and John Seager Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Travel Essentials: Winter & The Christmas Season In The UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 65:26


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment).  In this episode of Travel Essentials, I chat to Philippa Brewell from British History Tours about visiting the UK in the winter and during the festive season. We make sure you're prepared for the Great British weather, and we share our tips for visiting some beautiful, festive Tudor locations. Later in the show, I'm joined by Deb Roil from Tudor Times, as she tell us about one of her favourite Tudor places to stay. The accompanying show notes can be found here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours  Deb Roil from Tudor Times Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Glorious Gloucestershire: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 66:23


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment). In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss some of the best historic places to visit in the county of Gloucestershire. From castles to Cotswold villages and accommodation, we share our tips on making the most of a visit to Gloucestershire. Later on in the show, I speak to a special guest, Aly Stott, about a truly magical accommodation option. I also share some exciting news about booking an upcoming Tudor tour - check the link in the show notes associated with this podcast for the updated information after 26th September. The show notes can be found here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours  Ali Stott Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Knole Revisited & The Tudors in Love: Featuring Julie Milner and Sarah Gristwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 80:51


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Julie Milner, tour and house guide at Knole House in Kent. A grand and impressive house, Knole is remarkably well preserved, with some significant Tudor connections. Join me as I take a tour of the house, discovering how six centuries of history have shaped what we see today. There is a show notes page associated with this podcast. If you wish to view those, follow this link. I also had the pleasure of meeting with the author, Sarah Gristwood, in the Leicester Gallery at Knole. We shared an enlightening conversation about courtly love and the Tudors and how this medieval idea still shapes our ideals of love today as she tells us about her new book, The Tudors in Love: The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Julie Milner and Sarah Gristwood Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    The Very Best of Typically English Things to do When Visiting the UK: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 66:17


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment). In this month's episode, Philippa and I chat about traditional English things to do when you visit the UK. You'll hear about some of our quirks and customs as we discuss some quintessentially English food, drink and things to do. I'm also joined by special guest, John Coupland, who tells us about his private tours of South East England, and shares one of his favourite Tudor places to stay.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours  John Coupland of John England Tours Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    In Search of Otford Palace: Rivalry, Glory and Ruin with Nick Rushby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 65:49


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I welcome Nick Rushby, Secretary of the Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust. I chat to Nick about Otford Palace as we uncover its history, why it fell into disrepair, and discover what steps are being taken to preserve its heritage for future generations. As we take a tour of what remains of Otford Palace today, we travel back in time to imagine just how magnificent Otford was at its zenith. Aggrandised to become the most splendid residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, this sprawling manor house welcomed some of the most recognisable names in history.  If you want to view the show notes associated with this podcast, follow this link. If you want to find out more about The Archbishop's palace Conservation trust, click here. if you want to watch some of the videos of the palace mentioned in this podcast, click here. if you wish to see my A-Z of Tudor Places video on Otford Palace, click here.   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Nick Rushby Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    The Boleyns of Hever with Dr Owen Emmerson and Claire Ridgway

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 56:35


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson as we talk about the release of their new book 'The Boleyns of Hever Castle'. Hever Castle sits in Kent's countryside and is famous for its links with the Boleyn family. As I chat with Claire and Owen, they share the tale of how this wonderful book came to life. With stunning colour photographs throughout, Claire and Owen invite you to travel back in time into the home of the Boleyns as they rose to the pinnacle of English society, sharing their wealth of knowledge to help us build up an image of how the castle looked during the sixteenth century and learn why it was so cherished by those who called it home.  If you're interested in seeing an excerpt of the video version of this podcast, please click here.  If you'd like to watch the full version of the video, you can do so by becoming a connoisseur member of my Time Travellers Club, click here for some more information on how to join.  The links to buy a copy of 'The Boleyn's of Hever Castle' from Amazon or Hever's online shop are below:  Amazon UK Amazon US Hever Castle online shop   If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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    Your Guide to Getting Around the UK: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 59:27


    PLEASE NOTE: The BASING HOUSE event mentioned in the final section has since been CANCELLED.   If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment). In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss the best travel options for getting around London and the rest of the UK. From trains to buses, to the Thames Clipper, we let you know the pros and cons of each mode of transport. I also speak to my guest, Tony Riches, about one of his favourite Tudor places: Windsor Castle.  The Show notes associated with this podcast can be found here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours  Tony Riches Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    BOLEYN: The Musical & An Audience with Jessy Tomsko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 65:30


    This extra special episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show takes us into the world of musical theatre! I'm joined by the supremely talented Jessy Tomsko as she tells us about her new musical 'Boleyn'. Combining Jessy's love of history and music, 'Boleyn' tells Anne Boleyn's story, with Anne as the central protagonist.  Jessy shares her spooky inspiration for conceiving the idea for 'Boleyn' and the creative process behind bringing it into being. She also performs three songs in this exclusive performance for The Tudor History & Travel Show listeners. I was hugely privileged to get an early insight into the wonderful music and lyrics coming our way that so perfectly captures Anne's spirit. I'm delighted I can share it with you in this episode, which is one of my personal favourites to date.    If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Jessy Tomsko Singing credits: “The World Will Know” - John Cardoza “Talk to the Ghosts” - Jane Bruce “Holy Water” - Jonathan Christopher Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Temple Newsam: A Scottish Enclave in Henry VIII's Yorkshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 60:36


    In this episode, I take my first trip to Temple Newsam, a beautiful Tudor house set in acres of stunning parkland. I'm joined by two guides, Robert Lee and Rebecca Allott, who share their wealth of knowledge on the fantastic history that surrounds this spectacular Tudor place. A hunting park in Tudor times, the vast amount of land surrounding the house gives Temple Newsam a rural feel, despite its location near to the city of Leeds. Built by Thomas, Lord Darcy between 1500 and 1520, join me as I explore this hidden Tudor gem, discovering just what it was like back in Tudor times.    To see the accompanying image gallery of Temple Newsam, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Robert Lee and Rebecca Allott  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    The Charterhouse: Piety, Power and Treason in the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 85:00


    In this episode, we visit one of my favourite Tudor places in London: the Charterhouse. Once a prestigious religious institution, its history embraces piety, bloodshed, triumph and treason as men of God, and men of power came and went, shaping not only its history but the very fabric of the building. The Charterhouse is off the Tudor trail, tucked away in a quiet garden square, with many people unaware of its existence. For an on-location tour, join me and our Charterhouse guide, James, as we explore this wonderful historic building with some of its original medieval and Tudor structures still intact.  To read my accompanying blog to this podcast, and see some images of the Charterhouse, click here.  To book your place on my 'Live Like a Tudor' Weekend, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    FREE Museums in London: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 44:02


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment). In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss some of the best Tudor museums to visit in London completely free of charge. Whatever your travel budget, London can be an expensive place to visit, but with our recommendations, you can visit some wonderful museums without having to pay an admission fee. I also speak to my guest, Katie Marshall, about one of her favourite Tudor places.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours  Katie Marshall  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    The Shocking Arrest of Anne Boleyn: From Greenwich to the Tower, with co-host, James Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 71:59


    On the anniversary of the trials of Anne Boleyn and her brother, George, join me and James Peacock, founder of The Anne Boleyn Society, as we follow in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn from her arrest at Greenwich Palace to her arrival at the Tower. We conclude the podcast with our final and poignant conversation on Tower Hill, where those men accused with Anne died upon the scaffold. If you want to see some images associated with this podcast, do check out the show notes, which you can find by following this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: James Peacock from The Anne Boleyn Society Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    What to Pack and Tudor Life at the Old Hall, Norfolk: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 54:17


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to stay (or take rest and refreshment). In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss what things to pack when you visit the UK. With such a variety of weather, we share our tips on making sure you're prepared for any type of weather during your trip - come rain, shine, or snow! I'm also joined by a special guest, Brigitte Webster, from 'The Tudor and 17th Century Experience', where we talk about a very exciting event I am holding in conjunction with her later this year.   To find out more about the upcoming 'Live Like A Tudor' immersion weekend click here.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours Brigitte Webster from Tudor and 17th Century Experience    Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship with Siobhan Clarke and Linda Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 70:14


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah talks to Linda Collins and Siobhan Clarke about their new book, King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship, which is due to be released in the UK on 15th April, 2021. A centre of glamourous excess, Henry adorned his court with tapestries and paintings that glorified him and his realm. King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship guides us through Henry’s collection of artworks and what they reveal about him and his reign in a unique story of art, power, and propaganda in Tudor England. Described as ‘beautifully written and impeccably researched’, King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship can be pre-ordered online – available from Amazon at the links below, and other online retailers: Pre-order the book of Amazon UK Pre-order the book on Amazon US   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Linda Collins and Siobhan Clarke Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    Decoding Tudor Portraiture with Lawrence Hendra of the Philip Mould Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 64:18


    In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah talks to Lawrence Hendra, Director of Research at The Philip Mould Gallery, as they explore some of the highlights of the gallery's up-and-coming exhibition: 'Love's Labour's Found'. The exhibition, which opens on 21 April 2021, brings into focus the advances that have been made in 'reading' Tudor portraiture in recent times. So, why not join Sarah as, together, we tour the gallery and learn to decode four fabulous paintings of the period. To read my blog associated with this podcast, and to see some of the images we discuss in this episode, please click here.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guest: Lawrence Hendra Produced by Cutting Crew Productions      

    Tudor Places to Visit Outside of London: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 43:29


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to stay (or take rest and refreshment) and a couple of highlights of Tudor-themed events, both online and in-person, for you to book into your calendar. In this episode of ‘The Tudor History & Travel Show: Travel Essentials’ Philippa and I discuss our top 5 Tudor places to visit outside of London. Away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city, there's an abundance of Tudor places to enjoy. We focus on places that are accessible - so expect great recommendations that you can get to easily, meaning you can fit in as much Tudor history as possible to any trip. Also, I chat with fellow history lover, Kat Marchant from Reading The Past about her recommended place to eat in Sussex, plus a couple of not-to-be-missed events coming up in the next couple of months (March/April 2021).   To see the show notes, with the links mentioned in this episode, follow this link   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours Kat Marchant Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Sudeley Castle: The Remarkable Life and Shocking Death of Katherine Parr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 46:02


    In this episode, Sarah chats to Derek Maddox, Archivist at Sudeley Castle, as they explore the castle and its association with the final months of Katherine Parr's life. Katherine, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, remains the only English queen to be buried on private land. She now lies at peace within the heart of the chapel at Sudeley. We also look at some of her personal belongings, which are housed in the castle's museum, including locks of her hair, a tooth, letters and a prayer book. Tune in to find out more about this remarkable woman during her life and at her burial, as well as the shocking story of what happened to her body after death.     This podcast was recorded in Summer 2020. Sudeley Castle is currently closed but is due to reopen in Spring 2021. To keep updated please see the website here.    To read my blog associated with this podcast, please click here.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions Music by Jon Sayles

    What Things Cost in the UK: Travel Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 46:40


    (Apologies for the sound distortion which affects the first couple of minutes of the show). If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to stay (or take rest and refreshment) and a couple of highlights of Tudor-themed events, both online and in-person, for you to book into your calendar. In episode two of ‘The Tudor History & Travel Show: Travel Essentials’ Philippa and I talk about how much things cost here in the UK, particularly in relation to travel. There are also some great tips around how you can save money and pitfalls you might want to avoid as you navigate your way around the UK.  Also, I chat with one of the show's listeners, Lisa, about her recommended place to stay in Suffolk, plus a couple of not-to-be-missed events coming up in the next couple of months (March/ April 2021).   To buy 'Your Tudor Weekend Away...in Suffolk' visit my shop here: http://bit.ly/3oPAopZ To see the show notes, with the links mentioned in this episode, follow this link   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours Lisa Pegg Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots: The Meeting that Never Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 42:12


    This month, we have an extra episode of the show to commemorate the life of Mary, Queen of Scots who was executed on this day, 1587. On this occasion, Sarah is in conversation with Prof Maria Hayward, from the University of Southampton. Maria is a professor of Early Modern History. In this episode, Maria dissects the complex set of circumstances that surrounded one of the most talked-about non-events of the second half of the sixteenth century: the proposed meeting between Mary and Elizabeth I that never, in the end, took place. Just what were the forces that intervened that prevented these two cousins from ever meeting face-to-face? Tune in to find out more...    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions Music by Jon Sayles  

    Mary, Queen of Scots: The Making of an Icon with Dr Steven Reid and Anne Dulau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 84:16


    In this latest episode, we commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots on 8 February 1587. Sarah welcomes two guests to the show, both of whom have been leading a project on the 'Memorialisation of Mary Queen of Scots': Dr Steven Reid, from the University of Glasgow, who is a Scottish Historian based at the College of Arts and Anne Dulau-Beveridge, Art Curator at The Hunterian, also in Glasgow. We explore the breadth of the project, which looks at how Mary, Queen of Scots has been remembered and portrayed across the centuries since her death. There is a show notes page on my blog with images and links and this can be found here.   In this month’s TTG news desk our roving reporter from the sixteenth century, Bess Cavendish, reports from the Tower of London, where the sentence of execution has just been carried out on Catherine Howard and Jane Rochford. We catch up with all the drama of the day.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions Music by Jon Sayles  

    Mary, Queen of Scots: The Making of an Icon with Dr Steven Reid and Anne Dulau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 84:12


    In today’s episode, we commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots on 8 February 1587. Sarah welcomes two guests to the show, both of whom have been leading a project on the 'Memorialisation of Mary Queen of Scots': Dr Steven Reid, from the University of Glasgow, who is a Scottish Historian based at the College of Arts and Anne Dulau-Beveridge, Art Curator at The Hunterian, also in Glasgow. We explore the breadth of the project, which looks at how Mary, Queen of Scots has been remembered and portrayed across the centuries since her death. There is a show notes page on my blog with images and links and this can be found here.   In this month’s TTG news desk our roving reporter from the sixteenth century, Bess Cavendish, reports from the Tower of London, where the sentence of execution has just been carried out on Catherine Howard and Jane Rochford. We catch up with all the drama of the day.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions Music by Jon Sayles  

    When to Travel To the UK: 'Travel Essentials' by The Tudor Travel Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 37:14


    If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you. Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to stay (or take rest and refreshment) and a couple of highlights of Tudor-themed events, both online and in-person, for you to book into your calendar. In this first episode of ‘The Tudor History & Travel Show: Travel Essentials’ Philippa and I talk about what to consider when thinking about the best time to travel to England; Natalie Grueninger and I chat about her recommended place to stay in Suffolk, plus a couple of not-to-be-missed events coming up in January / February 2021.   To buy 'Your Tudor Weekend Away...in Suffolk' visit my shop here: http://bit.ly/3oPAopZ To see the show notes, with the links mentioned in this episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3qtGzjA   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris with guests: Philippa Brewell from British History Tours Natalie Grueninger from On the Tudor Trail Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Rievaulx Abbey & the Brutal Dissolution of the Monasteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 109:00


    In this episode, Sarah goes on-location to Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire, where she meets with Michael Carter, a senior properties historian with English Heritage. Michael is an expert on English monasticism and the Cistercian order. He is our guide as we explore the abbey ruins, its history and the impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries on places like Rievaulx Abbey. Show notes with images and links (including to the paper mentioned in the recording) can be found here.    We also head over to the TTTG news desk to hear about the formal reception of Anne of Cleves at Blackheath on 3 January 1540. Get all the latest on this event from our intrepid news reporter, Bess Cavendish, who reports 'live' from the riverside outside Greenwich Palace.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

    Bejewelled: The Use of Jewellery by Tudor Men with Natasha Awais-Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 72:25


    In this episode, Sarah chats with Natasha Awais-Dean, an expert on male jewellery during the Tudor period and author of ‘Bejewelled: Men and Jewellery in Tudor and Jacobean England’. We delve into the glittering world of sixteenth-century jewellery and find out how men across the social spectrum purchased, wore and made meaning from jewels.   We also head over to the TTTG news desk, which this month covers the dramatic news of the death of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey at Leicester Abbey on 29 November 1530. Our roving news reporter comes directly from outside the abbey with all the latest gossip. (The link to the blog mentioned in the show on Wolsey's final journey to Leicester can be found here.)   If you wish to purchase any signed books for Christmas (mentioned in the show) or are interested in buying the art print of Henry VIII's Presence-Chamber at Greenwich Palace, please email me at sarah@thetudortravelguide.com with your request.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

    The Enigmatic Cardinal Wolsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 29:55


    In this mini-episode, Sarah is joined in the studio by special guest, Professor Glenn Richardson in a celebration of The Tudor Travel Guide's forthcoming virtual mini-summit: 'The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey'.   To whet your appetite for the summit, Sarah explores with Glenn how Wolsey has been portrayed across the 490 years since his death in 1530, from gluttonous villain to revered, international statesmen.    For more information, and to register for 'The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey' FREE mini-summit follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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