The Tudor History & Travel Show

Latest Episodes:

Knole Revisited & The Tudors in Love: Featuring Julie Milner and Sarah Gristwood Sep 10, 2021

Show notes

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.

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

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 Aug 20, 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 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.

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 Aug 14, 2021

Show notes

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.

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 Aug 06, 2021

Show notes

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.

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

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Your Guide to Getting Around the UK: Travel Essentials Jul 25, 2021

Show notes

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.

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 Jul 16, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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 Jul 09, 2021

Show notes

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.

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.

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 Jun 04, 2021

Show notes

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.

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.

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

The Shocking Arrest of Anne Boleyn: From Greenwich to the Tower, with co-host, James Peacock May 15, 2021

Show notes

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.

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 Apr 16, 2021

Show notes

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.

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