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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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    June 22 - Thomas Boleyn becomes a Knight of the Bath Jun 22, 2020
    Show notes

    On this day in Tudor history, the night of 22nd June 1509, King Henry VIII rewarded twenty-six men for their loyal service to the crown by making them Knights of the Bath as part of the celebrations for his coronation.

    One of the men honoured for his service to the crown was Thomas Boleyn, father of the future queen, Anne Boleyn. But what had he done to deserve this honour? Find out more about Thomas Boleyn's rise at the court of Henry VII, and how he was a royal favourite long before his daughters became involved with the king, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several books on the Boleyns.

    You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
    https://youtu.be/cvvA0ol8kl8

    Also on this day in Tudor history, 22nd June 1528, Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn, was widowed when her first husband, William Carey, died during the Sweating Sickness epidemic of 1528. His death had a major impact on Mary's situation and you can find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/qRxuklwjazY

    You can find Claire at:

    https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com

    https://www.tudorsociety.com

    https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/

    https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/

    https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles

    https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety

    https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/

    https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

    June 21 - Lady Jane Grey is Edward's heir Jun 21, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 21st June 1553, letters patent were issued stating that the dying King Edward VI’s heir was Lady Jane Grey, eldest daughter of the king's cousin, Frances Grey (née Brandon), Duchess of Suffolk.

    Why was Lady Jane Grey his heir when Edward had two half-sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, and who else was listed in his "devise for the succession". Find out more about Edward VI's plan for the succession in today's talk from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
    https://youtu.be/DNlNkqcFnA8

    Also on this day in Tudor history, 21st June 1529, Queen Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, stole the show with an incredible speech at the Legatine Court at Blackfriars, a court that was hearing the case for the annulment of her marriage to the king. Find out more about what she said in last year's video - https://youtu.be/mV9DknPWlJA

    June 20 - Anne of Cleves is cross about Catherine Howard Jun 20, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 20th June 1540, Henry VIII’s fourth wife, Queen Anne of Cleves, complained to her advisor about her husband’s interest in one of her maids of honour, a certain Catherine Howard. What was going on and what happened next? Find out more about the final weeks of Henry VIII's and Anne of Cleves' marriage in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/baO8lTlP3bc Also on this day in Tudor history, 20th June 1567, a silver casket of eight letters, which have become known as the Casket Letters, were allegedly found in the possession of James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. Find out more about these letters in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/siFD5VFJ6jQ

    June 19 - A bad end for a priest threatening William Cecil with hell Jun 19, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 19th June 1573, Jesuit priest and former rector of a Lincolnshire parish, Thomas Woodhouse, was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn. Blessed Thomas Woodhouse was the first priest to be executed in Elizabeth I's reign, and he was beatified in December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII. When you hear what he said to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, you can understand just why he was seen as a traitor by Burghley and Elizabeth I's government. Not wise words in those times, but he stuck to his faith and principles. Find out more from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/kWn6Wge82Fk Also on this day in Tudor history, 19th June 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, monks of the Carthusian Order of London Charterhouse, were hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn. Yes, more martyrs! Find out more about them in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/kzzUWDkUdY8

    June 18 - Robert Recorde, his urinal and the equals sign Jun 18, 2020
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    Yes, you read that title right! On this day in Tudor history, 18th June 1558, the will of Welsh mathematician, physician and mint administrator Robert Recorde was proved. Recorde invented the "=" sign and wrote books on mathematics and also a urological treatise "The Urinal of Physick". Let historian Claire Ridgway tell you all about this man and his works, which have such catchy titles! You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/u54dqoddY1M Also on this day in Tudor history, 18th June 1546, twenty-five-year-old Anne Askew was found guilty of heresy at London’s Guildhall along with Nicholas Shaxton (former Bishop of Salisbury), Nicholas White and John Hadlam. Find out more about what led to the trial and execution of this Protestant martyr in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/bmJtFqoJXDc Links to read Robert Recorde's works: The Whetstone of Witte - https://archive.org/details/TheWhetstoneOfWitte
    The Grounde of Artes - https://www.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/mathematical-treasures-the-grounde-of-artes-by-robert-recorde
    The Urinal of Physick - https://books.google.es/books/about/The_urinal_of_physick.html?id=Sax491XagIgC&redir_esc=y You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/ https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

    June 17 - Mary, Queen of Scots is imprisoned in Scotland Jun 17, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 17th June 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned at Loch Leven Castle following her surrender at the Battle of Carberry Hill on 15th June. Sadly, while she was imprisoned there, she miscarried twins and was forced to abdicate. She eventually escaped, but her freedom was only temporary. Find out more about this time in Mary, Queen of Scots' life in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/yJd9F0Cv3po If you want to learn more about Mary, Queen of Scots then do check out the Mary, Queen of Scots playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrIIC1eB75JBP8xYcqnqTHt6 Mary, Queen of Scots abdicates - https://youtu.be/Mq_BR9YRvQE Mary, Queen of Scots escapes - https://youtu.be/ozLwv3LaRY0 Also on this day in Tudor history, 17th June 1497, the forces of King Henry VII were triumphant against those of the Cornish rebels at the Battle of Blackheath, or the Battle of Deptford Bridge. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/u5uPO7Vza9Y

    June 16 - Sir John Cheke, scholar and statesman Jun 16, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 16th June 1514, English classical scholar and statesman, Sir John Cheke was born in Cambridge. Cheke was the first Regius Professor of Greek at Cambridge University, tutored King Edward VI, served as Secretary of State to Queen Jane (Lady Jane Grey) and was imprisoned by Mary I for his reformed faith. He died a broken man after denying his faith to survive. Find out more about him in today's talk by historian Claire Ridgway. You'll find a more detailed biographical article on him, which gives details on his works at http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/cheke.htm
    Also on this day in Tudor history, 16th June 1487, the final battle of the Wars of the Roses took place. It was the Battle of Stoke Field and was between the forces of Henry VII and Lord Lovell and John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, who had recently crowned Lambert Simnel as King Edward VI. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/XCWQXxqXcN8

    June 15 - Tudor Court Fools Jun 15, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 15th June 1559, William Somer (Sommers), court fool to Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I, died in Shoreditch, London. Somer managed to survive upsetting the king by calling Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth names, although the king apparently was so furious he wanted to kill him, and he died a natural death in Elizabeth I's reign. Somer wasn't the only court fool at the time, Jane the Fool served Anne Boleyn, Catherine Parr and Mary I. Find out about Will Somer and Jane the Fool, the Tudor Court Fools, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/nyy_ZaBsqps All the King’s Fools project - http://www.allthekingsfools.co.uk/ Also on this day in Tudor history, 15th June 1536, Mary, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, was bullied and threatened by members of her father's council. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/YqNSRgJmCZM

    June 14 - Two courtiers in trouble for supporting Mary Jun 14, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 14th June 1536, not long after the fall of Anne Boleyn, two courtiers, Sir Anthony Browne and Sir Francis Bryan, were interrogated regarding their alleged support of Mary, daughter of King Henry VIII by Catherine of Aragon. Both men had been involved with the Catholic conservatives and Seymours who had worked to bring Anne Boleyn down and who wanted Mary restored to the succession, but now they found themselves in a spot of trouble. What happened and how did Bryan and Browne get out of trouble? Find out more in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. https://youtu.be/iBaK2npqPwY Book recommendation - Sir Francis Bryan: Henry VIII's Most Notorious Ambassador by Sarah-Beth Watkins. Sarah-Beth is also the June 2020 expert speaker for the Tudor Society and her talk is on Bryan. Also on this day in Tudor history, 14th June 1571, Sir Christopher Danby died. He died a natural death even though he’d been implicated in a rebellion. How did he survived that? Find out in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/FrOKqwN5eSE

    June 13 - Pregnant Catherine Parr goes to Sudeley Jun 13, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 13th June 1548, Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley, and his wife, Catherine Parr, the dowager queen, set off from Catherine’s manor of Hanworth in London to travel to Seymour’s seat of Sudeley Castle. They were accompanied by Lady Jane Grey and around 100 others. Seymour wanted his wife to enjoy the final months of her pregnancy safe in the Cotswolds away from the Plague in London and for his first-born child to be born at Sudeley. In today's talk, historian Claire Ridgway shares details on who accompanied the couple, what Sudeley was like and what happened next. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/ExDP0nZEdsU You can find out more about Catherine Parr’s death in the 5th September video from last year - https://youtu.be/d4XIrkgjysk Also on this day in Tudor history, 13th June 1587, William Knell, an actor in "The Queen's Men" company of players, got into a fight with a fellow actor in Thame, Oxfordshire. Find out more about him and his sad and violent end in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/R7cFVpbYPks

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