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    Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

    Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail.

    Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books. Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more. Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions.

    🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway? Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com.

    Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose.

    What can you expect?

    • Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot.

    • Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival.

    • Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths

    • Who really killed Amy Robsart?

    • Was Katherine Howard truly guilty?

    • Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women.

    Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com. Ready to travel back 500 years?

    Press play and let the adventure begin.

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    A man who refused a title, Lady Jane Grey's reprieve, and a naughty earl with a magic ring Feb 08, 2021
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    In this first part of "This Week in Tudor History", historian Claire Ridgway introduces a chap named John, one of the many johns in his family, who turned down a title; explains why Lady Jane Grey's execution was postponed and what happened, and introduced an earl who appears to have been a bit of a Tudor bad boy. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/Rz6quwsuFAw 8th February 1545, in the reign of King Henry VIII - Death of courtier and soldier Sir John Arundell of Lanherne, or John Arundell III, a man who turned down a barony from King Henry VIII. Find out why. 9th February 1554 - Queen Mary I postpones Lady Jane Grey's scheduled execution and gives her a three-day reprieve. Her execution had already been postponed from 7th February, and in December 1553 it had appeared that Jane would be given mercy. What happened between December 1553 and February 1554? Why did Mary finally sign Jane's death warrant and then why did she give her a reprieve? Find out! 10th February 1564, in Queen Elizabeth I's reign - Death of Henry Neville, 5th Earl of Westmorland. Neville served King Henry VIII as a soldier, swapped sides in the succession crisis of 1553, and appears to have been a bit of a Tudor bad boy, being involved in dastardly plots against his own family. He had a magic ring though! Other events for 8th, 9th and 10th February: February 8 - The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots - https://youtu.be/sd3hP9Qb8Yk February 8 - The Queen's favourite rebels - https://youtu.be/dhxFDUnxQig February 9 - An awful end for a bishop - https://youtu.be/dE_mtQMSHVA February 9 - Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, is taken to the Tower - https://youtu.be/53HVn-dfMyk February 10 - Catherine Howard goes to the Tower - https://youtu.be/jYbD8-Qua-s
    February 10 - The murder of Lord Darnley - https://youtu.be/jYbD8-Qua-s Sir John Arundell's memorial brass, which depicts him in full armour, can be seen at https://www.pinterest.es/pin/342344009155130091/ Executions of Lord Guildford Dudley and Lady Jane Grey - https://youtu.be/qf7up1CHfJA

    Which colours did Anne Boleyn like? Feb 05, 2021
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    In this edition of her series on "Questions about Anne Boleyn", Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown" considers which colours Anne Boleyn liked.

    You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
    https://youtu.be/AhfdKtqKxBQ

    It's impossible to say what Anne Boleyn's favourite colour was, but we do know the colours Anne chose to wear and the colours she chose for fabrics for Elizabeth's nursery and clothes.

    Find out which colour fabrics were ordered for and by Anne Boleyn in this talk.

    A princess marries, a queen faces death, and a spy and lawyer die - 1-7 February Part 2 Feb 04, 2021
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    In this second part of "This week in Tudor history" for the week beginning 1st February, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about Tudor events and people associated with 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th February. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/AoTzXI0v7y8 4th February 1495, in the reign of King Henry VII - Anne of York, daughter of the late King Edward IV, marries Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, at Westminster Abbey in London. 5th February 1605, diplomat, Member of Parliament and spy, Sir Edward Stafford dies. Even though he appears to have spied for Spain during the Spanish Armada, he managed to avoid serious trouble. Why and how? 6th February 1585, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, lawyer, legal scholar and law reporter, Edmund Plowden, died in London. 7th February 1587, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the warrant for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, arrived at Fotheringhay Castle and Mary was informed that she would be executed the following day. Who told her? How did she react? And how did she prepare for death? Thomas Howard - https://youtu.be/gkA0xdCzT6Q
    William Stafford and the Stafford Plot - https://youtu.be/-C4qyueA30o Mary, Queen of Scots' execution - https://youtu.be/sd3hP9Qb8Yk

    An alchemist, the Princes in the Tower's doctor, and a duke who suffered a rigged trial Feb 01, 2021
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    In this first part of "This week in Tudor history" for the week beginning 1st February, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about Tudor events and people associated with 1st, 2nd and 3rd February. 1st February 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI - The birth of Roger Cooke, an alchemist who worked for Dr John Dee, Francis Anthony, the Wizard Earl (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) and Sir Walter Ralegh, and a man with whom Dee shared the secret of a special elixir. 2nd February 1508, in the reign of King Henry VII - The death of physician and Provost of King's College Cambridge, John Argentine. Argentine was said to have been the last person to have attended on the Princes in the Tower before their disappearance. 3rd February 1478, in the reign of King Edward IV - The birth of Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham was executed for alleged treason in 1521, but it appears that his downfall was more to do with King Henry VIII's fear of Buckingham's wealth, importance and Plantagenet blood. Other Tudor events for these dates: February 1 - Mary I's Rousing Speech - https://youtu.be/hwf3CbwYjWM February 1 - Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant - https://youtu.be/Hq9b7nM51GY February 2 - The Feast of Candlemas - https://youtu.be/sXj14xV4gCE February 2 - Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell - https://youtu.be/5f3QFIIvq2w February 3 - Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant - https://youtu.be/cIEZJXK9q8M February 3 - Silken Thomas - https://youtu.be/JA5hsZk0G3k The Private Diary of John Dee - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19553/19553-h/19553-h.htm
    Francis Anthony and his drinkable gold - https://youtu.be/UPf24CDIVTo

    11 things you might not know about George Boleyn Jan 30, 2021
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    OK, so this isn't really a question about Anne Boleyn, but Claire Ridgway, co-author of "George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat", thought she'd share with you 11 facts about George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, brother of Queen Anne Boleyn. George really is as fascinating as his more famous sister. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/enDbCl2xBFU You can find out even more about George with the George Boleyn playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrLwEtQRpn4lmQpIS52Q8axo

    Elizabeth I's guardian, a Master of Swans, a king's death announced and more! -- Jan 25-31 Part 2 Jan 28, 2021
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    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-uONM January 28 - Birth of Henry VII and the death of Henry VIII - https://youtu.be/iRn7Wpy7ouo January 29 - Queen Anne Boleyn miscarries - https://youtu.be/Lv50KI7VEFY January 29 - Catherine of Aragon is buried - https://youtu.be/ygTgkZn1t5I January 30 - Four Gunpowder Plotters come to sticky ends - https://youtu.be/CKKlZTJJ-xE January 30 - Cooling Castle is besieged - https://youtu.be/Kz6I6l5KP9w January 31 - Catherine of Aragon loses a baby - https://youtu.be/wFggNqmRtNc January 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

    4 Ways to make you talk - Tudor-style - Teasel's Tudor Trivia Jan 27, 2021
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    In this latest edition of Teasel's Tudor Trivia, Teasel the dog supervises while her owner, author and historian Claire Ridgway, introduces us to 'ways of making people talk Tudor-style', in other words, Tudor torture techniques. Don't worry, Claire doesn't go into too much gory detail!

    Find out about the rack, the Little Ease at the Tower of London, manacles and the Scavenger’s Daughter (also known as Skevington’s Irons or Skevington’s Daughter).

    You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/BVseFVimwJE

    A priest in Little Ease, death from plague, and heretics meet their ends - January 25 - 31, Part 1 Jan 25, 2021
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    On 25th January 1540, Jesuit priest and martyr, St Edmund Campion, was born in London. Although he was close to the Earl of Leicester and William Cecil at one point, he ended up being thrown into the Tower of London's Little Ease and being executed as a traitor. Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", tells his story. On 26th January 1528, diplomat and courtier Sir Francis Poyntz died of the plague. On 27th January 1556, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Bartholomew Green, also known as Bartlet Green, was burnt at the stake for heresy with six other Protestants. He could have got away with receiving communion according to Protestant rites, but he did something that brought him to the attention of the queen and her government. Find out what he did, and about his sad end, ifrom Claire. Book recommendations: "God's Traitors" by Jessie Childs. Order of Service for Campion Day mass - https://association.stonyhurst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Campion-Mass-Booklet-2020.pdf Video on Alexander Briant, who was executed with Campion - https://youtu.be/tXNPGF8JAbQ Other Tudor history events for 25th, 26th and 27th January: January 25 - Bonfires, torches, bells ringing... - https://youtu.be/fTxGWw2BqFc January 25 - The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - https://youtu.be/uxPoTtmOPOQ
    January 26 - Justice Spelman and Anne Boleyn's trial - https://youtu.be/euwJcKYh8Uk January 26 - Mary I writes to Elizabeth - https://youtu.be/XqC_xNf30RA January 27 - The fate of the Gunpowder Plotters - https://youtu.be/GB_mLLmSIBw January 27 - Sir Francis Drake - https://youtu.be/LCgBJbxsDds

    Anne Boleyn and Mary Boleyn: Were they close? Jan 23, 2021
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    In this latest edition of Questions about Anne Boleyn, Claire Ridgway, author of several books on the Boleyns, considers the question she's often asked "Were Anne and Mary Boleyn close?" What do we know about the Boleyn sisters' relationship? Was it close? What do we know about it? Do the historical sources give us any insight into it? Find out more about Anne and Mary Boleyn in this talk. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/TnemIlRRdUU

    See the videos in the Mary Boleyn playlist for more about her - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrKSxTbgPHf6SjqFnqv_-pQ-

    This week in Tudor History, January 18-24, Part 2 Jan 22, 2021
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    Part 2 of "This week in Tudor History" covers Tudor history events from 22nd to 24th January
    Find out all about these Tudor events from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History" and several other Tudor history books. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:

    https://youtu.be/IJBAqXIlu50

    22nd January 1561, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I - The birth of politician, philosopher, author and scientist Francis Bacon at York House, the Strand, London. Bacon is known as "the Father of the Scientific method" and Baconians believe that he was the true author of some or all of William Shakespeare's plays. 23rd January 1570, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I - The assassination of James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, the illegitimate son of James V, half-brother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and a man who was acting as regent for his half-nephew, King James VI. He is famous for being the first head of government to be assassinated by a firearm. 24th January 1503 - The laying of the foundation stone of King Henry VII's Chapel, a large Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey, which became the resting place of 15 kings and queens. Henry VII's Chapel - https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/lady-chapel
    Virtual tour of Westminster Abbey - https://www.westminster-abbey.org/learning/virtual-tours
    Anthony Bacon - https://youtu.be/fOabYK2e4bA
    Sir Nicholas Bacon - https://youtu.be/XeYFwlAuHGc
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