The Tudor History & Travel Show

Latest Episodes:

The History of Otley Hall: Intriguing Tales of Spectre & Adventure Aug 10, 2023

Show notes

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Otley Hall in Sussex. A house of enormous historical significance, the current hall dates back to the sixteenth century when it was constructed in 1510 by William Gosnold, a wealthy Suffolk merchant.

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: Louisa Flavell

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Surprising Story Behind The Battle Of The Solent Jul 14, 2023

Show notes

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Bembridge Down on the Isle of Wight and Southsea Castle in Portsmouth. Travelling back in time, we consider the historic battle from both the French and English perspectives.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dominic Fontana

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Launde Abbey & The Cromwells Jun 10, 2023

Show notes

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.

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 May 05, 2023

Show notes

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 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

The Blounts of Kinlet & Their Incredible Tombs Apr 07, 2023

Show notes

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 become a member, click here.

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 Mar 17, 2023

Show notes

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 become a member, click here.

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 Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

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 members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

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 Jan 19, 2023

Show notes

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 Renaissance 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.

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.

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

Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part II) Dec 16, 2022

Show notes

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.

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 I) Dec 14, 2022

Show notes

This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part I of 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.

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