The Tudor History & Travel Show

Latest Episodes:

Glorious Markenfield Hall: ’The Loveliest Place You’ve Never Heard Of’ May 08, 2022

Show notes

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.

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.

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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 Apr 08, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Jo Nightingale

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Battle of Stoke Field: A Battlefield Walk with Kevin Winter Mar 05, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kevin Winter

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Unexpected Story of Anne Boleyn’s Book of Hours with Kate McCaffrey Feb 04, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kate McCaffrey

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Other Anne of Hever with Dr Owen Emmerson Jan 15, 2022

Show notes

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 YouTube channel: 'Tudor Talk' and be among the first to subscribe! You can find the video by following this link.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dr Owen Emmerson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Royal Manor of Woodstock: Pleasure Palace and Doleful Prison Dec 03, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Antonia Keaney

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Shaping Femininity with Sarah Bendall Nov 12, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Sarah Bendall

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Mary Rose: Splendour, Sinking and Salvage Oct 22, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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 Oct 08, 2021

Show notes

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 with 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 tells us about one of her favourite Tudor places to stay. The accompanying show notes can be found here.

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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 Sep 24, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Ali Stott

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions