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The History of England

This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous – but always loving of my country’s history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of 150+ hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense…

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Copyright: © David Crowther

Latest Episodes:

189 The Most Untrue Creature Jul 31, 2016

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Richard sought to start the reconciliation of the factions in the realm. But despite his triumphant progress through the Kingdom to York, trouble was brewing - including from the most unlikely quarter

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188 Richard III - Knave, Fool or Saviour? Jul 24, 2016

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3 interpretations of the events of 1483 to help your all important vote - did Richard plan to usurp the throne; fall into it by mistake; or step into the breach to save the kingdom?

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187 Edward V Jul 09, 2016

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The reign of Edward V is one of the great controversies of English history. This episode is as uncontroversial - just what happened. Then in 2 weeks time - we have the big debate and prizes, at THoE Facebook Page. It all starts with the death of Edward IV on 9th April 1483.

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186 The King is Alive! Jul 03, 2016

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It was critical that the heir to the throne, the young Edward, was tutored and governed to be brought up to be a successful king - and so Rivers was given the job, in Ludlow on the Welsh borders, and there was time. Then in 1483 the king fell ill.

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185 Edward the King Jun 26, 2016

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The 1470's were a marked contrast to the 1460's; a decade of complete calm, of control and authority. How did Edward do it?

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184 Edward's Foreign Glory Jun 19, 2016

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Edward IV fancied himself as a latter day Edward III, and with his love of the Garter tradition on the one hand and his determination to gain revenge for French support for Lancaster, a European adventure looked on the cards.

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183 The Brothers York Jun 12, 2016

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They had a complicated relationship - Edward, Clarence and Richard; Clarence and Richard had often been left together with Cecily and Margaret while Edward was with his father. In the 1470s, things came to a head.

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182 Games and Beasts Jun 05, 2016

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An odd episode, where we talk about games they played in medieval days; and then completely unconnected, some of domesticated animals and where they came from.

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181 The 15th Century Rural Economy May 22, 2016

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We know that the Magnates and peerage made some cutbacks and prettified fewer of their residences - but what of the Gentry, who by and large would have 1 or 2 manors? And the peasantry and their yardland?

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180 Lives and Loves of the Gentry May 14, 2016

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Through the 15th century the Gentry become firmly established as the real rulers of the localities; and an enterprising part of England's economy. So it seems worth finding out a bit more about them.

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