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Get ready to transform into a ferret and an eagle with Andrew and Presley as they discuss this historical fiction romance fantasy comedy.All our Links: https://linktr.ee/seasononepodSeason Spoiler Synopsis: My Lady Jane is a 2024 Amazon Prime original series set in a fictionalized 16th-century England that follows Lady Jane Grey, a fiercely independent, well-read woman who is coerced into marrying Lord Guildford Dudley. Begrudgingly Jane marries Guildford who she later discovers is an Ethian, a human who can take animal form. Guildford struggles with his Ethianism, as he is unable to control his ability to change and unwillingly changes into a horse when the sun rises, and is freed from animal form when the sun sets. Jane is cousin to King Edward VI, who is first believed to be gravely ill and names Jane as successor to his throne. Princess Mary and Lord Seymour have been secretly poisoning Edward in order to kill him and place Mary in power. Mary and Seymour ramp up their plot to kill Edward which leads Edward to fall from a high window in a tower of the castle, and his disappearance. Mary and Seymour forge a will and attempt to make the court believe that will is legitimate, which names Mary as successor. The real will, which was taken by Princess Bess for safe-keeping, is given to one of the castle staff and is presented in court. The original will wins out due to the official stamp of the king sealing it. Jane is named Queen and discovers that Mary and Seymour colluded to murder Edward, leading to Mary attacking Jane and destroying proof of this truth. Edward comes to in a church realizing he was saved by Lady Margaret Beaufort, his great-grandmother. Edward is informed that he is one of a long line of Ethian English kings, and that Margaret aims to help him discover his animal form. Margaret wishes to make Edward an Ethian king who will exterminate all non-Ethians. Meanwhile Jane, newly queen, makes a declaration that division law will be terminated, and humans and Ethians will live in peace. This disturbs the nobility in England, who all leave and take their armies with them. Mary and Seymour gather support with the nobility to revert the pro-Ethian policy in the kingdom, and arrive to put Jane in chains. Mary and Seymour also catch Guildford and expose his secret, which means that both Jane and Guildford would be sentenced to death for being nobile and Ethian. At Jane and Guildford's execution, the Ethians come to their rescue, after being inspired and rallied by Edward to help restore him to the throne to rule for them in addition to humans. Jane and Guildford escape, but not before Jane leaps over the crowd and up to where Guildford is tied up. As the fire rises to consume them, Jane professes her love for Guildford, Guildford professes his love for Jane, and then makes himself a horse to break free from his ropes and carry Jane to safety. At the end, Jane and Guildford are seen embracing each other, discussing what to do next, Mary is still ruling England, and Princess Bess is secretly an Ethian.

Iain Dale talks to historian Elizabeth Norton about the life and reign of King Edward VI, a king who few know anything about.

Known as "The Nine Days Queen", Jane Grey is often overlooked in history books as an English monarch, simply due to the fact that her reign was so short. In 1553 King Edward VI, Henry VIII's only son, was dying and he wanted to ensure that the English throne passed to another Protestant. On the advice of his scheming Chief Minister, the Duke of Northumberland, he signed over the throne to an obscure fifteen-year-old noblewoman from Leicestershire... who just happened to be Northumberland's daughter in law, Lady Jane Grey. In doing so, Edward sidelined his older half-sisters, Mary and Elizabeth. Mary was outraged by this, and when Jane was duly proclaimed Queen on 10 July 1553, Mary started gathering forces to support her claim to the throne as Henry VIII's eldest child. Things very quickly unravelled for the poor young Jane, and she lost her crown just nine days later on 19 July. Shortly after being proclaimed Queen Mary I, Mary put Jane on trial for high treason as a usurper, and she was beheaded on 12 February 1554.For more content and if you'd like to sign up to our mailing list to be notified whenever we release a new episode, then head over to The History Buff website. You can also follow The History Buff on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.Artwork by Leila Mead. Check out her website and follow her on Instagram.Music: As History Unfolds by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blackbeard's Treasure by Jenny Dolly词汇提示1.captain 上尉2.cabin 船舱3.crewman 船员4.cannons 加农炮5.rowed 划船6.rope ladder 绳梯7.chest 箱子8.stunned 震惊原文Chapter II: Blackbeard's Treasure.The sun was shining brightly on the blue water of the Atlantic Ocean.A beautiful big ship with large, white sails and the English flag was sailing towards the Bermuda Triangle.The ship's name was the Queen Anne, and it was going to the Bermuda Triangle to trade gold.The captain of the ship was in his cabin, writing in his log-book.Sunday 10th of December 1712. It is the seventeenth day of our voyage and still no island in sight. The men are beginning to complain, and I am afraid they are going to create problems.A knock at the door stopped the captain from writing."Enter.""Captain,a strange ship is sailing towards us. It has no flag so we don't know where it comes from. They need you on the bridge.""I'll be up in a moment."The crewman closed the door and the captain wrote one more sentence in thelog-book.Our luck may have just changed.The strange ship was half a mile from the Queen Anne.It looked old and abandoned.The captain brought his telescope up to his eye."Sail close to it and we'll see if anyone is on board."One of the crewmen flashed alight three times quickly, waited one second, then flashed it two more times.There was no answer."Open the cannons and sail next to it."The strange ship moved slowly through the water; there seemed to be no one onboard.The sails had holes in them, and there was broken wood all over its deck.The captain called over to it."I am Captain Scott, serving Her Majesty the Queen. If anyone is aboard, state your name and who you serve."There was no answer."Lower the boats! We're going aboard!"Captain Scott and twelve of his men rowed two small boats from the Queen Anne to the empty ship.A rope ladder was hanging down from the ship's side.The captain and his men used it to climb on board.There was no one on board.The captain and his men looked around the ship, but they found nothing.There was no one at the wheel, but the ship somehow continued sailing."I've never seen anything like it, Captain.""Neither have I, and I don't like it. Let's follow it and see where it goes."They were ready to leave, when one of the men saw a chest, at the side of the ship, under some old fishing nets.They took off the nets and broke the old, black lock.Inside,they saw beautiful shining diamonds, pearls and gold.The men were stunned into silence.The captain looked at one of the gold coins.It had the picture of King Edward VI on it."This coin is over one hundred years old. It is not even in use anymore.""What should we do with it, Captain?""I don't see why we should leave it here when there is no one on board. Close it and we'll take it with us."When all the men were looking at the treasure, something like a black shadow came to the top of the stairs going down to the cabins below.It stayed back in the darkness of the stairs until the men moved the chest to their boats.No one could see it, but the shadow was really a ghost that looked like a pirate.He wore a long blue coat and had a shining silver sword at his side.He had a red scarf around his head and a long thick black beard.He followed the men to their boat and sat on top of the chest.No one could see him, but it was Blackbeard, and the treasure was his to watch.

King Henry VIII's third wife, Queen Consort Jane Seymour, died aged just 29 on 24th October, 1537 - 12 days after giving birth to their son, future King Edward VI. Her death was attributed to complications following a prolonged and challenging labour, though recently it has been speculated it was in fact a pulmonary embolism.  Despite her limited education, Jane's gentle nature and domestic skills appealed to Henry, who was, perhaps, looking for a more ‘girl next door'-type following his disastrous marriage to Anne Boleyn, whom he had beheaded just ten days before marrying Jane.  In this episode, Arion, Olly and Rebecca weigh up Jane's plain reputation with her latent plucky side and glitzy jewellery; consider Jane's role in reconciling Henry with his daughter Mary, who had been declared a bastard; and delight in the discovery of black wax in Henry's mourning court… Further Reading: • ‘Jane Seymour | Hampton Court Palace' (Historic Royal Palaces): https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/jane-seymour/#gs.71s7lp • ‘Jane Seymour | Queen, Henry VIII's Third Wife, Facts & Death' (HistoryExtra, 2021): https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/kings-and-queens-in-profile-jane-seymour/ • ‘The HORRIFIC Death Of Jane Seymour - Henry VIII's Third Wife' (Her Remarkable History, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3wckPOvxVY Love the show? Join

Known to history as the "nine days queen", Lady Jane Grey is one of the most tragic figures from British history. Executed at the age of just sixteen on the orders of her cousin, Queen Mary I, just had briefly ruled as queen herself, but how did this come to be, and why was a distant cousin of King Edward VI given the throne in place of the Tudor Princesses, Mary and Elizabeth?

Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TEATIME50 and use code TEATIME50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Everyone knowns Henry VIII's three surviving legitimate children, Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I and King Edward VI. Their sibling rivalries and brief, bloody and brilliant reigns are among the most famous in history. But these three illustrious monarchs were not King Henry's only children. He had a legitimate son with his first wife, Catherine of Aragon whose tragic death changed the course of history, an acknowledged illegitimate son whom he considered making a king and as many as 6 other children with his mistresses. They included a pirate con-artist, Queen Elizabeth I's closest friend, William Shakespeare's patron and a playwright. Here are their stories... Henry, Duke of Cornwall Henry Fitzroy Thomas Stukley Elizabeth Tailboys Catherine Carey Henry Carey Richard Edwardes Ethelreda (Audrey) Malte Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: "Yonder Hill and Dale" by Aaron Kenny #henryviii #womenshistory #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who was King Edward VI? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by special guest Dr. Michael Reeves to discuss the life of this English monarch who helped advance the spread of the Protestant Reformation. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/my-favorite-british-monarch/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

On a cold February morning in 1554, Lady Jane Grey was beheaded for high treason. Named by King Edward VI as his successor, Queen Jane had reigned for just 13 tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned and executed.In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, first released in October 2021, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to author and historian Dr. Nicola Tallis who reveals the moving, human story of an intelligent, independent and courageous young woman, forced on to the English throne by the great power players in the Tudor court.This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android or Apple store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the hopeful reign of King Edward VI, Mary I took the throne of England and violently returned the kingdom to Roman Catholicism. Today, Michael Reeves details why she would come to be known as "Bloody Mary." Get Michael Reeves' Teaching Series 'The English Reformation and the Puritans' on DVD and the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2661/english-reformation-puritans Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

Today's Tudor quote is taken from the announcement Queen Jane Seymour sent to Henry VIII's privy council regarding the birth of her son, King Edward VI. Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Jane Seymour's words.   Link to the full announcement - https://englishhistory.net/tudor/letter-of-queen-jane-seymour-to-the-privy-council-of-england-12-october-1537/   Link to news article on the discovery of the document - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108110/Letter-informing-Henry-VIII-longed-sons-birth-469-years-stately-home.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Today's Tudor quote is from the eight-year-old King Edward VI, who was actually Prince Edward at the time.  Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares a letter he wrote to his half-sister, the Lady Mary ( Mary I).

The so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” of 1549 saw the people of Devon and Cornwall rising up against the young King Edward VI, determined to halt the religious reforms of the Tudor period. The rebellion led to a siege of Exeter, savage battles with Crown forces, and the deaths of 4,000 local men and women. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Mark Stoyle, whose new book A Murderous Midsummer: The Western Rising of 1549 offers a definitive account of the year that thousands of men and women rose to defend their faith and their regional identity.The Senior Producer was Elena Guthrie. It was edited and produced by Rob Weinberg. For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here >If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android > or Apple store > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 5. John Knox and His Times. Knox in the Castle of St. Andrews — Siege of the Castle by the Regent and the French — Knox sent to the Galleys — Miseries Endured by Galley Slaves — Knox and the Image of the Virgin — Liberation of Knox in 1549 — Visits Cranmer — Preaches in Berwick — Death of King Edward VI. — Accession of Mary Tudor — Dark Days for England — Mary of Guise Regent of Scotland — Favours the Protestant Party — Her Craft and Dissimulation — Knox cited to appear at Edinburgh — Finds no Accusers — Preaches to the People — The Archbishop's Warning — Civil War — Death of the Regent — Arrival of Queen Mary from France — The Mass Again — Knox's Doctrine — Interview with the Queen — Massacre of Vassy — Mirth of Mary — Rebuke of Knox — Catherine de Medici and Philip of Spain — Popish Plots — Trial and Acquittal of Knox — The Queen's Marriage — Murder of Rizzio — Carberry Hill — Imprisonment of the Queen — Murray Regent — Death of Murray — Massacre of Bartholomew — Illness of Knox — His Death — Tribute to his Character by the Regent Morton and by Pope Pius IX.,

Many things can happen inside a garden. Will another royal romance bloom, or forbidden fruit prove too tempting?#BarbaraHutton, #QueenElizabethII, #KingEdwardVIII, #PlatinumJubilee, #PrincessDiana, #PrinceCharles, #PrinceWilliam, #PrinceofWales, #PrincessofWales, #CamillaDuchessofCornwall, #PrinceAlexisMdivani, #LouiseVanAlen, #PhilPlantAfter bowing at the Court of St. James, the Prince of Wales invites Barbara Hutton to a royal garden party. The young heiress enjoys the possibility of two suitors including the dangerous playboy Phil Plant until her father Franklyn Hutton interferes.--Date: Late May 1931Location: London, EnglandEvent: royal garden party at Buckingham Palace, Embassy ClubCharacters: Barbara Hutton, David Prince of Wales – King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, Phil Plant, Franklyn Hutton, Irene Hutton, Viscountess Thelma Morgan Furness, Louise Van Alen, Prince Alexis MdivaniHistorical mentions: Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, Prince William, Katherine Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Camilla Shand Duchess of Cornwall, Marguerite Alibert, Prince Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey of Egypt, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, King Edward VII – Prince Edward Albert, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, Llewelyn ap Gruffuld, Eleanor de Montfort, Llewelyn the Great, Dafydd ap Llewelyn, The Black Prince, King Richard II, Prince Arthur Tudor--Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: Royal Garden Blues by Benny Carter, Album Perfect JazzSection 2 Music: A Nice Cup Of Tea by Sam Costa & Peter Yorke & His Orchestra, Album Tea Dance 1920s, 30s, 40s Vintage Tea PartySection 3 Music: On The Air by Carroll Gibbons, Albums More Sophistication & Tea Dance 2End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands

You may think you know all of the kings and queens of the Tudor Dynasty. We know King Henry VIII had 3 children, all of whom made their way to the throne at one point or another. But we tend to forget about another queen who reigned for a mere 9 days between King Edward VI and Queen Mary I. She was a young teenage girl by the name of Jane Grey. Later in history, she becomes known as the 9-day queen. The course of history was changed forever when the Edward VI added the the words 'and her' into his line of succession, making Jane next in line after his death. Those two words resulted in an epic fight for the crown, ending with battles and bloodshed. In part one of the season finale, Elizabeth and Megan walk through the final days of of the young girl who was used as a pawn in history's greatest chess game. 

Our furthest journey so far to 1547, a year filled with Henry VIII's extraordinary appetite and suspicious good looks, a young King Edward VI outlaws boiling people alive, the questionable parenting skills of both Ivan The Terrible and Francis I of France, also Magnus Pegel is born, the first person to write about blood transfusions and we learn how Bobby and Red first met. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1547, the 14-year-old future Queen Elizabeth I is living with her step-mother Queen Catherine Parr and her new husband Thomas Seymour, uncle to Elizabeth's half-brother King Edward VI. But when Seymour begins an overt flirtation with Elizabeth, she is sent away by Catherine. Later, when Seymour is arrested for treason, Elizabeth and Seymour's relationship comes under close scrutiny.In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Elizabeth Norton about this harrowing and potentially damaging episode from the early life of the Virgin Queen.Sign up to receive History Hit's Tudor Tuesday newsletter, here > See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a cold February morning in 1554, Lady Jane Grey was beheaded for high treason. Named as King Edward VI as his successor, Queen Jane had reigned for just 13 tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned and executed. In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to author and historian Nicola Tallis who reveals the moving, human story of an intelligent, independent and courageous young woman, forced onto the English throne by the great power players in the Tudor court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a cold February morning in 1554, Lady Jane Grey was beheaded for high treason. Named as King Edward VI as his successor, Queen Jane had reigned for just 13 tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned and executed. In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to author and historian Nicola Tallis who reveals the moving, human story of an intelligent, independent and courageous young woman, forced onto the English throne by the great power players in the Tudor court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a cold February morning in 1554, Lady Jane Grey was beheaded for high treason. Named as King Edward VI as his successor, Queen Jane had reigned for just 13 tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned and executed.In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to author and historian Nicola Tallis who reveals the moving, human story of an intelligent, independent and courageous young woman, forced on to the English throne by the great power players in the Tudor court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this day in Tudor history, 3rd August 1549, in the reign of King Edward VI, Lord Russell marched his troops from Honiton to Woodbury. They were off to put down the Prayer Book Rebellion. Find out more in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/gMqdeYa79EM

On the 10th July 1553, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen of England after her first cousin once removed, the 15-year-old King Edward VI, died of an unknown respiratory ...

On this day in Tudor history, 8th July 1549, in the reign of King Edward VI, a rebellion began in East Anglia. It was Kett's Rebellion. Find out more about Kett's Rebellion, why it began, what happened next and what happened to the rebels leaders, in this latest edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this as a video here: https://youtu.be/_BGDyohtzDA

On this day in Tudor history, 7th July 1553, in the short reign of Queen Jane (Lady Jane Grey), Mary, eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, received news of her half-brother King Edward VI's death. Where was Mary received the news? What was she doing and what happened next? Find out in this latest edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway.  https://youtu.be/r5R8payyIXQ

SPECIAL EDITION! Rebecca Larson, owner of the website and podcast Tudors Dynasty, shares her expertise on the very notable Thomas Seymour. Rebecca sheds light on some of the most controversial rumors about Thomas Seymour, who was uncle to King Edward VI and the younger brother of  Sir  Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. As an author and well-known podcast host herself, Rebecca started her blog Tudors Dynasty in 2015 and it has since exploded into a go-to source for Tudor knowledge. She has interviewed herself a variety of well-known historians such as Tracy Borman, Margaret George, Alison Weir, Dan Jones, Suzannah Lipscomb and so many more. In this exclusive interview, Rebecca and Megan chat about everything from Thomas Seymour's romantic appeal to the 33 charges his own brother and nephew threw at him, leading him to the dreaded scaffold. Enjoy this off-season interview-style episode and, of course, please be sure to check out tudorsdynasty.com for more on Rebecca Larson and Tudor history. 

At the beginning of 1553, Henry VIII's only son King Edward VI was dying. For the first time in English history all potential claimants were women. Henry's daughters Mary and Elizabeth, and their cousins Jane Grey (1553) and Mary, Queen of Scots. For the first time in history, England would have a Queen regnant. Partisan councillors would jockey for position in order to secure their own futures and the religious destiny of the nation. CHARACTERS Lady Jane Grey – Queen of England (disputed) Guildford Dudley – husband of Lady Jane Grey Henry VIII – Jane great uncle and King of England (1509-47) Edward VI – Jane's cousin and King of England (1547-53) Henry Grey, duke of Suffolk – father of Lady Jane Grey Frances – mother of Lady Jane Grey Mary – daughter of Henry VIII Elizabeth – daughter of Henry VIII Mary, Queen of Scots – cousin of Lady Jane Grey Edward Seymour, duke of Somerset – Lord Protector under Edward VI John Dudley, duke of Northumberland – president of the council under Edward VI, father of Guildford Dudley Thomas Cranmer – Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Seymour – brother of Edward Seymour and husband of Catherine Parr Thomas Harding – tutor of Lady Jane Grey, family chaplain John Aylmer and Michelangelo Florio – tutors of Lady Jane Grey Catherine of Aragon – 1st wife of Henry VIII, mother of Mary Anne Boleyn – 2nd wife of Henry VIII, mother of Elizabeth Catherine Howard – 5th wife of Henry VIII Catherine Parr – 6th wife of Henry VIII Alison Plowden – Historian Richard II – King of England (1377-99) Henry IV – King of England (1399-1413), known as Henry Bolingbroke before his reign CREDITS Alfonso Ferabosco – Amor Mia Sprona BalGas9 gidion owi-spit aarnnoo – woman crying metzik – medieval market

On 4th June 1550, Robert Dudley married his sweetheart, Amy Robsart, at the royal palace of Sheen at Richmond, near London, in a ceremony attended by King Edward VI. In this #TudorHistoryShorts talk, historian Claire Ridgway shares a few facts about Amy Robsart. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/K-Sln-WF7To

Hello friends! We're having a slight schedule change this week and bringing you Trashy Royals today, and our normally scheduled Trashy Divorces episode on Wednesday*. This week, Alicia has the incredible story of Lady Jane Grey, England's Nine Days' Queen, who got caught in the succession rigmarole that characterized the decade between Henry VIII's death in 1547 and the ascension of Elizabeth I in 1558. This one features sickly King Edward VI, future Queen "Bloody" Mary I, and a host of political machinations that can only come from the gangland-style family intrigue we've come to know and love in the Court of the Tudors. We'll be back Wednesday with your regularly scheduled Trashy Divorces, and then back to the usual release schedule from there. *As you'll hear in the intro, we're mid-move and still working on sound treating our new recording room. In the interest of audio quality, we thought something recorded at the old space would be a nicer listen. Promo The Oak Tree Group. Need help getting your financial house in order? This all-female financial planning firm is happy to help. Visit them on the web at theoaktreegroup.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in Tudor history, 25th May 1553, in the reign of King Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey married Lord Guildford Dudley. The bride and groom were from prominent families, but there is the prevailing idea that this marriage was part of a plot by John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland. Find out more in this #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/PWIeZMAH3zA Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused magazines and live Q&A sessions with experts, and have access to all kinds of talks, articles, quizzes, virtual tours and more. Try it with a 14-day free trial - https://www.tudorsociety.com/signup/   Claire has written some bestselling Tudor history books:   On This Day in Tudor History - https://amzn.to/3oceahH The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown - https://amzn.to/3m8KaSi George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat - https://amzn.to/2TdwyZr The Anne Boleyn Collection - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1T The Anne Boleyn Collection II - https://amzn.to/3o9LUwi The Anne Boleyn Collection III - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1T The Life of Anne Boleyn Colouring Books - https://amzn.to/3jkJ5Vz   Claire has also done an online history course, The Life of Anne Boleyn, for MedievalCourses.com - https://medievalcourses.com/overview/life-anne-boleyn-mc06/   You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleyn

On this day in Tudor history, 23rd May 1547, in the reign of King Edward VI, Henry Grey, 3rd Marquis of Dorset, was finally installed as a Knight of the Garter. Grey had wanted this honour for years and had been nominated many times, so what had changed? How did he end up joining the Order of the Garter. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/aJsrw8Q_vqk Find out in today's #TudorHistoryShorts talk from Claire Ridgway.

The date is June 1553. Edward is only a teenager and he is dying. The Duke of Northumberland has requested the services of a solicitor so that he can dictate a will.  The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Edward VI: Alex Roth Solicitor: Matthew Wignall - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/matthew-wignall - T: @OffTheRockUK Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/fraser-fraser-1 – T: @fraserfraser123 Intro/Outro: Becky Reader Sound effects from Freesound.org: Opening Theme Music: TheTunk; Closing Theme Music: Nuria1512; Other effects: stereostereo; kingsrow; empraetorius; zabuhailo; f4ngy; AldebaranCW. Fact Check here: www.losttapesofhistory.co.uk/edward-vi-and-the-probate-solicitor Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/since79p ©2021 Since79 Productions Sound Disclaimer: The Lost Tapes of History was recorded remotely during lockdown in late 2020. As such, the actors used what equipment they had available and were limited by their location. This has resulted in variable audio quality although hopefully, it won't stop your enjoyment of the podcast.

Jane Seymour was the third wife of King Henry VIII, the mother of King Edward VI and the sister of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector, and Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley. Even though she was queen for a relatively short period, Jane Seymour is still an interesting Tudor lady, and in this latest "Facts about..." instalment, Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books, shares 20 interesting facts about her. Did you know all of them?

In this episode I talk to the Mental Health doctor and rock-star of Med Twitter, Dr. Ben Janaway.Ben discusses his schooling at King Edward VI school, Southampton and sheds some light on how he ended up where he is today. Follow Ben @drjanaway on Twitter and InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rightintheschoolies)

In this second part of “This week in Tudor history” for week beginning 15th February, historian Claire Ridgway tells us how the death of a French duke led to an awful massacre, and how the imprisoned Margaret Douglas heard of her son's murder, as well as introducing us to a countess who served all six of Henry VIII’s wives and who was close to his daughter Mary, and a noblewoman who managed to  give birth twice while imprisoned in the Tower of London. 18th February 1563 - Francis, Duke of Guise, was wounded by a Huguenot assassin at the Siege of Orléans. He died a few days later and his death was a factor in the 1572 St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. 19th February 1567 - An imprisoned Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, is informed of the murder of her son, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, King Consort of Scotland as the husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. 20th February 1552 - Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke and sister of the late Queen Catherine Parr, dies at Baynard's Castle. She was buried at Old St Paul's Cathedral in a lavish funeral. 21st February 1568 - Death of Lady Katherine Seymour (née Grey), Countess of Hertford, and sister of the late Lady Jane Grey, or Queen Jane. Katherine was under house arrest at the time for marrying Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, without Queen Elizabeth I's permission. St Bartholomew's Day Massacre - https://youtu.be/1DmTMXr0TcQ Edward Seymour, the Serial Secret Husband -  https://youtu.be/lYBsHD2kMw4Lady Mary Grey - https://youtu.be/amBA9_Ifjno  Other Tudor events for these dates: February 18 - Happy Birthday Queen Mary I - https://youtu.be/67X8uA_k2cMFebruary 18 - The Ridolfi Plot against Elizabeth I - https://youtu.be/_7WjajdaFRwFebruary 19 - King Edward VI's Coronation Procession - https://youtu.be/UwabU2pySnsFebruary 19 - The Rose Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse - https://youtu.be/l-Xh1-cUadsFebruary 20 - King Edward VI's Coronation - https://youtu.be/OZubBZP3-B4February 20 - The hanging of Lady Hungerford - https://youtu.be/EjFZCHtXyfcFebruary 21 - The Execution of St Robert Southwell - https://youtu.be/i-lJgaY975QFebruary 21 - Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick - https://youtu.be/VWSw1uwMvq8

In the second part of "This Week in Tudor History" for 25-31st January, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about events that happened on 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st January in the reigns of the Tudor monarchs.Find out more about the following Tudor people and events.--Contents of this video-- 28th January 1501 - The death of politician and administrator, John Dynham, 1st Baron Dynham, who managed to move smoothly from service to the Yorkists to Henry VII's service, and who survived the falls of his brother-in-law and stepson. 29th January 1559 - The death of Sir Thomas Pope, guardian of Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth I), founder of Trinity College, Oxford, MP and privy councillor, and a man who handled correspondence regarding a potential marriage match between Elizabeth and Eric XIV of Sweden. 30th January 1520 - The birth of MP, Protestant, landowner and administrator, Sir William More, whose long list of offices in Elizabeth I's reign included Master of Swans! He was very well respected by Queen Elizabeth I. 31st January 1547 - The official proclamation of the death of King Henry VIII and the accession of his nine-year-old son, Edward, as King Edward VI. Other Tudor events for these dates:January 28 - Elizabeth I, friend of the Ottoman Empire - https://youtu.be/jwCL0l-uONMJanuary 28 - Birth of Henry VII and the death of Henry VIII - https://youtu.be/iRn7Wpy7ouoJanuary 29 - Queen Anne Boleyn miscarries - https://youtu.be/Lv50KI7VEFYJanuary 29 - Catherine of Aragon is buried - https://youtu.be/ygTgkZn1t5IJanuary 30 - Four Gunpowder Plotters come to sticky ends - https://youtu.be/CKKlZTJJ-xEJanuary 30 - Cooling Castle is besieged - https://youtu.be/Kz6I6l5KP9wJanuary 31 - Catherine of Aragon loses a baby - https://youtu.be/wFggNqmRtNcJanuary 31 - The great devil of all - https://youtu.be/iJPrsvrZpZ8 The photo of the tapestry linked to Dynham can be found at - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dynham,_1st_Baron_Dynham#/media/File:DynhamTapestryMMANewYork.JPG 

Show Notes: Here are some great sources if you want to learn more!Nicola Tallis, Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane GreySuzannah Lipscomb, The King is Dead: The Last Will and Testament of Henry VIIIHelen Castor, England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey (video)Imagine the moment in 1553. King Edward VI is dying. He has spent his reign dedicated to the cause of religious reform. The efforts have been dramatic and wrenching for many in the country: new laws that wiped out religious practices and celebrations that have shaped the life of England for hundreds of years, churches broken up and precious artwork and stained glass windows destroyed, people’s families torn apart by different responses to mandated religious practices. But for Edward and those closest to him, the efforts have brought England closer to the truth and closer to God Himself. Their efforts mean nothing less than the salvation of the country.Now it was hanging by a thread.Next in line to the throne is Edward’s half-sister, Mary. A devoted Catholic, Mary has actively refused all of Edward’s efforts to convince her to conform to the new religion. She has maintained her Catholic beliefs, even under pressure and repeated threats. As Queen, Mary will have the power to undo everything Edward has done.So, is there anything Edward can do to prevent Mary returning the nation to Catholicism and, in his mind, sending everyone to hell? Could anyone else succeed him? Surely there was a fine Protestant male in the family somewhere!On 10 July, and for the next few days, Jane was in the position of power. She held the Tower, the greatest fortress in the land. She commanded the royal armory. She had the weapons to defend herself. The Council was on her side. She had officially been proclaimed Queen. Northumberland was one of the greatest and most strategic warriors in the country.Mary, on the other hand, had a few local supporters. She was popular, but she didn’t have access to the troops and weapons she would need to take the throne. Even her stalwart supporters abroad, including Charles V, initially assumed that Jane would prevail and refrained from publicly supporting Mary. But by 14 July, it was clear that Mary was, in fact, a force to be reckoned with. Supporters were continuing to flock to her. She had moved her troops to the stronghold of Framlingham Castle, the strongest castle in Suffolk. Mary’s claim to the throne spread quickly through the area. Men continued to flock to her. Nobles began to switch sides from Jane to Mary because their men pledged loyalty to Mary as true Queen. Both Jane and Mary claimed to be the rightful Queen. But there was room for just one on the throne. Who was really Queen?

In 1553, Mary Tudor’s dying brother, King Edward VI of England, was plotting behind the scenes to remove his half-sister from the line of succession. In the midst of the English Reformation, and the wider European Protestant Reformation, the Protestant King Edward was eager to keep Mary, a loyal Catholic, from reversing his and his father Henry VIII’s precious Protestant reforms. But Mary Tudor was not having it. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, and she was the granddaughter of Isabella of Castile. The crown of England was hers by right of law, and she would not permit her brother or his scheming, double-dealing counselors to deprive England of its rightful heir. In this episode of Classic Influence, we’ll travel back to 16th century England and watch as Mary Tudor attempts to boldly seize the English throne, and thwart her brother’s foolhardy coup. Looking to Mary’s daring example, this episode also reveals five critical factors to consider before implementing any significantly risky, bold action plan.

Today we discuss the reign of Edward Tudor, the king who may never have truly been in power. There is a Listening Warning for Animal Cruelty is in this episode. It takes place between time marks of 37: 24 - 39: 44 Listener discretion is advised, and Please skip past it, if you want. Check out all the things blackwhitecheck's doing at www.blackwhitecheck.com also don't forget to podcast and chill Mondays With Dark Veil with John and Tori. Thank you for listening, we appreciate you guys.

On this day in Tudor history, 30th December 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI, Spanish humanist scholar, translator, author and Protestant apologist, Francisco de Enzinas died at Strasbourg from the plague. He was buried there the next day. Humanist Francisco had changed his name to Francis Dryander after leaving Spain to study at Louvain. Dryander fit a lot into his thirty-four years of life. He escaped from prison and was an outlaw, he translated the Bible, he taught Greek in England, he was supported by Archbishop Cranmer and the Duchess of Suffolk, and published several works. Find out more about the accomplished Francis Dryander in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/DYZXMAi-paE Also on this day in history, 30th December 1568, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Roger Ascham, scholar and royal tutor, died. He was laid to rest in the St Stephen’s chapel of St Sepulchre without Newgate, London. Ascham served as tutor to Princess Elizabeth, the future Elizabeth I, and is also responsible for the idea that Lady Jane Grey had abusive parents.Find out more about Roger Ascham, his life and career, in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/ww-k27C_G2k 

Are you interested in learning more about the Anglican faith? have you been through the St. Aidan's Intro class, but want a refresher? Then join us as we walk back through our Confirmation materials together with those preparing to be received into the Church. Our course continues as we finish unpacking the history of the Anglican tradition, from the death of King Edward VI (1553 AD) through the current social and ecclesiastical landscape. You can follow along with the discussion over the next few weeks by downloading "An Introduction to Anglicanism", the study guide for our course at THIS LINK.

Let’s take an imaginary trip to see the Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, farmland, Tudor schoolrooms, Dr. Hall’s house and medicinal garden, Tudor streets, Holy Trinity Church, a world-class theatre, and swans on the river. In other words, let’s go strolling through Stratford with Shakespeare!As you get off the train at the Stratford Station, you can wander through the city, seeing the Town Square, Henley Street, High Street, and more on your way towards the River Avon and the Visitor Information center. You get maps and buy tickets there, and the guides can help you plan your day. I’m going to take you through just some highlights of the wonders of Stratford by following the map—of course, you could easily plan different routes, as the town is easily walkable!Along the River you’ll also find the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company. The RSC typically welcomes more than a million visitors each year. The RSC is the only theatre company with its own armory right on-site; they produce breastplates, gauntlets, and all kinds of weapons for use in productions and education activities. The RSC runs three theatres: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre, which share a building next to the River, and The Other Place, which is a short walk away.Continue your walk along the River, and you’ll come to Holy Trinity Church. The church holds many treasures for its visitors including the Thomas Becket chapel; the Crossing; the Altar, which features a medieval stone altar slab; a King James Bible published in 1611 that is chained in place to prevent it being stolen; and, of course, Shakespeare.This is the church where Shakespeare’s family worshipped. He was baptized here on 26 April 1564. It’s very likely he worshipped here with his family as a child and a young man, and that he returned to this church when he retired to Stratford after his life in London. Finally, Shakespeare was buried here on 25 April 1616, after his death on 23 April. It’s very likely he worshipped here with his family as a child and a young man, and that he returned to this church when he retired to Stratford after his life in London. And, of course, Shakespeare was buried here on 25 April 1616, after his death on 23 April. Getting to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage takes a mile walk, and it's definitely worth it. The cottage is a 12-room farmhouse where Anne lived with her family as a child. There are some items in the Cottage that will take you right back in time. The Hathaway Bed was made between 1580 and 1650. The Tester Bed is dated to the late 1500s, so it is likely associated with Anne’s family. In fact, it would certainly have been known to Anne while she lived there. The cottage is surrounded by nine acres of woodland, orchards, and gardens. You can take a woodland walk, visit the Shakespeare arboretum, and relax in a willow cabin while you listen to Shakespeare’s sonnets. Head to Henley Street and you'll find Shakespeare’s Birthplace. This is a true highlight of your day, as you’ll be able to get up close and personal with William Shakespeare and his family. John Shakespeare lived and worked in this house for 50 years. He married Mary Arden and they had eight children there. In 1568, John became Mayor of Stratford, a status that enabled his son to attend the King Edward VI school and also brought troops of traveling players to his home so he could approve their performances before they played in the Town Square. It’s easy to imagine young Will meeting actors and learning about play-making while living there. Stratford offers the opportunity to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps, to get close to rare objects from his lifetime, and to explore the ways Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today.

On this day in Tudor history, 24th November 1572, John Knox, the Scottish clergyman, famous Reformer , royal chaplain, and founder of Presbyterianism, died at his home in Edinburgh as his second wife, Margaret, read aloud from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians.  John Knox is known for bringing the Protestant reformation to the church in Scotland and his controversial views about women rulers, but he was also chaplain to King Edward VI and had a very eventful life, being taken prisoner by the French and being forced into service on the galleys of their fleet at one point. Find out more about John Knox's life and career in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/dRJTCsw8V5g The Works of John Knox can be read online at Archive.org - https://archive.org/search.php?query=works%20of%20john%20knox July 20 - John Knox's attack on Mary I - https://youtu.be/K5BsnQ3WTwQ Also on this day in Tudor history, Saturday 24th November 1487, the coronation procession of Elizabeth of York, queen consort of King Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, took place in London.Elizabeth of York's coronation was scheduled for the next day. She had become queen in January 1486, but her coronation had been postponed due to pregnancy and trouble with the Cornish rebels and Perkin Warbeck. Finally, Henry VII's wife and the mother of little Prince Arthur could be crowned queen. Find out all about her coronation procession, what Elizabeth wore, who was involved and what happened, in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/2NH0UdCYyB4 

Are you interested in learning more about the Anglican faith? have you been through the St. Aidan's Intro class, but want a refresher? Then join us as we walk back through our Confirmation materials together with those preparing to be received into the Church. Our course continues as we begin unpacking the history of the Church in England, from the death of St. Aristobulus (c. 150 AD) to the death of King Edward VI (1553 AD). You can follow along with the discussion over the next few weeks by downloading "An Introduction to Anglicanism", the study guide for our course at THIS LINK. Notes on additional topics mentioned in this lesson: Lavau Celtic Prince excavation Carmina Gaedelica by Alexander Carmichael (online edition, with links to purchase hardcopy) The Flaw of the Excluded Middle by Paul Hiebert

On this day in Tudor history, 24th October 1590, John White, the governor of the Roanoke Colony, returned to England after failing to find the lost colonists, which included his daughter, Ellinor (Elenora), his son-in-law, Ananias Dare, and his granddaughter, Virginia Dare. But what happened to these colonists and what did the word CROATOAN carved onto a post mean? Find out all about the Roanoke Colony and the theories regarding the disappearance of all 115 people, including the very latest research, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roanoke-colony-theory-0014417 Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused magazines and live Q&A sessions with experts, and have access to all kinds of talks, articles, quizzes, virtual tours and more. Try it with a 14-day free trial - https://www.tudorsociety.com/signup/ Claire has written some bestselling Tudor history books: On This Day in Tudor History - https://amzn.to/3oceahHThe Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown - https://amzn.to/3m8KaSiGeorge Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat - https://amzn.to/2TdwyZrThe Anne Boleyn Collection - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1TThe Anne Boleyn Collection II - https://amzn.to/3o9LUwiThe Anne Boleyn Collection III - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1TThe Life of Anne Boleyn Colouring Books - https://amzn.to/3jkJ5Vz Claire has also done an online history course, The Life of Anne Boleyn, for MedievalCourses.com - https://medievalcourses.com/overview/life-anne-boleyn-mc06/ You can find Claire at:https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com https://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/ https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/ Also on this day in Tudor history, 24th October 1537, Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII, died at Hampton Court Palace twelve days after giving birth to a son who would grow up to be King Edward VI.In last year’s video, I shared contemporary accounts of Jane Seymour's illness and death, as well as details of how her remains were prepared for burial and where they were buried, and you can watch it at - https://youtu.be/C2bQa1cEdfI 

On this day in Tudor history, 15th October 1584, schoolteacher and Welsh language poet, Richard Gwyn (Richard White), was hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason at Wrexham in Wales due to his Catholic faith.Find out about Richard Gwyn's life, how an attack by crows and kites made him steadfast in his faith, his arrest and downfall, his works, and the legends associated with his death, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/L9530Uuo4RoAlso on this day in Tudor history, 15th October 1537, Prince Edward ( future King Edward VI), son of King Henry VIII and his third wife, Queen Jane Seymour, was christened in a lavish ceremony in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. He was three days old. Find out more about the ceremony, godparents and gifts in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/mhgbi0UTJWo

On this day in Tudor history, 12th October 1555, Lewis Owen, member of Parliament and administrator in Wales, was assassinated on Dugoed Mawddwy, a mountain pass. Owen was murdered by a group of bandits as revenge for his campaign against them, which had led to around 80 hangings.Find out more about Lewis Owen, his life and what happened, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/849IvbHHo1oAlso on this day in Tudor history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the Feast of St Edward the Confessor, Queen Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII, gave birth to a baby who would become King Edward VI. Find out more about Edward VI's birth, the subsequent celebrations, and the myth that Edward VI was born by caesarean (c-section), in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/sfHi1REWh-I

On this day in Tudor history, 5th October 1549, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector, ordered a gathering of men at Hampton Court Palace, where he was lodged with the young King Edward VI, due to tensions mounting between Somerset and John Dudley, Earl of Warwick. What was going on and what happened when 4,000 peasants turned up? How did John Dudley react and what did King Edward VI have to say about it all? Find out what happened, and how this led to Somerset's undoing, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/WPlTPV9cpEU Also on this day in Tudor history, 5th October 1518, two-year-old Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, became betrothed to François, the Dauphin of France, who was just a few months old. This betrothal was part of a treaty agreed between England and France, Henry VIII and Francis I. Find out what happened at the betrothal ceremony at Greenwich Palace, as well as what else the treaty involved, and what happened to this betrothal in the end, in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/v4_Y8Q0nXbA

In this episode, we return to England to look at the succession crises after the death of King Edward VI. If you are able to support us on patreon, the website is https://www.patreon.com/historyofmethodism.As well, the two sources of Wesley I read from are quoted in an article by Samuel Rogal on Wesley and Mary, Queen of Scots, and then an article on Wesley and Queen Elizabeth by Frederick Maser. 

Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine. Edward was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and England's first monarch to be raised as a Protestant. During his reign, the realm was governed by a regency council because he never reached maturity. The council was first led by his uncle Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (1547–1549), and then by John Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick (1550–1553), who from 1551 was Duke of Northumberland. Edward's reign was marked by economic problems and social unrest that in 1549 erupted into riot and rebellion. An expensive war with Scotland, at first successful, ended with military withdrawal from Scotland and Boulogne-sur-Mer in exchange for peace. The transformation of the Church of England into a recognisably Protestant body also occurred under Edward, who took great interest in religious matters. Although his father, Henry VIII, had severed the link between the Church and Rome, Henry VIII had never permitted the renunciation of Catholic doctrine or ceremony. It was during Edward's reign that Protestantism was established for the first time in England with reforms that included the abolition of clerical celibacy and the Mass, and the imposition of compulsory services in English. In February 1553, at age 15, Edward fell ill. When his sickness was discovered to be terminal, he and his Council drew up a "Devise for the Succession", to prevent the country's return to Catholicism. Edward named his first cousin once removed, Lady Jane Grey, as his heir, excluding his half-sisters, Mary and Elizabeth. This decision was disputed following Edward's death, and Jane was deposed by Mary nine days after becoming queen. During her reign, Mary reversed Edward's Protestant reforms, which nonetheless became the basis of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement of 1559. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support