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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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    April 23 - George Boleyn loses out Apr 23, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 23rd April 1536, St George's Day, George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, lost to Nicholas Carew in the Order of the Garter elections. George Boleyn was, of course, the brother of Queen Anne Boleyn, so how did he lose, and was this a sign of the beginning of the end for the Boleyns? Find out what exactly happened in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown" and co-author of "George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat". Today is also the anniversary of the birth and death of William Shakespeare in 1564 and 1616. Find out more about the Bard in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/a1HLH5iIhMM

    April 22 - Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of Cumberland Apr 22, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 22nd April, Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of Cumberland, magnate and Warden of the West Marches, died. This Knight of the Garter had a successful career, although he was imprisoned once and upset the king on at least one occasion. He was also described as a greedy landlord. Find out more about Henry Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. Also on this day in Tudor history, 22nd April 1598, Justice Francis Beaumont died after contracting gaol fever at the Black Assizes of the Northern Circuit. But what exactly was gaol fever? Find out in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/TvLQwIESn88

    April 21 - The Philosopher's Stone offered to Elizabeth I Apr 21, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 21st April 1581, alchemist Thomas Charnock was buried at Otterhampton in Somerset. Charnock was obsessed with alchemy and claimed to have made the philosopher's stone, which he offered to Queen Elizabeth I in exchange for financial support. Find out more about Thomas Charnock, his work on alchemy, and the philosopher's stone, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/spVgXLThSug Also on this day in Tudor history, 21st April 1509, King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty on the English throne, died at Richmond Palace. He was succeeded by his son, Henry VIII. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/ngAH2vn7l40

    April 20 - Lady Mary Grey, sister of Lady Jane Grey Apr 20, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 20th April 1578, Lady Mary Keys (née Grey), sister of Lady Jane Grey and wife of Thomas Keys, died at her home in the parish of St Botolph without Aldgate, London.
    Like her sisters, Mary had a sad life. Her secret marriage led to Elizabeth I imprisoning her and her husband, and they never saw each other again. Find out more about the tiny Mary who was described as "crook-backed", her marriage to a man who was said to be 6'8, and what happened to Mary and Thomas, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. Book recommendation: “The Sisters Who Would be Queen” by Leanda de Lisle. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/amBA9_Ifjno Also on this day in Tudor history, 20th April 1534, Elizabeth Barton, the Nun of Kent, was executed for treason. Find out more about her, the visions she had concerning Henry VIII, and how she ended up being hanged, in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/rJNeSRcqIg0

    April 19 - Mary, Queen of Scots gets betrothed Apr 19, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 19th April 1558, fifteen-year-old Mary, Queen of Scots and fourteen-year-old Francis, the Dauphin, son of King Henry II of France, were formally betrothed at the Louvre Palace in Paris. This betrothal was just five days before their wedding and was a lavish affair, celebrated with a ball. Find out more about the betrothal, the bride and groom, and arrangements for their marriage, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/xgopU4Hx2dE You can find out more about the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Dauphin, the future Francis II of France, in my video from 24th April last year which I’ll give you a link to - https://youtu.be/Xe3v6dVwwac
    Also on this day in history, 19th April 1587, Sir Francis Drake "singed the King of Spain's beard", as he called it, by attacking the Spanish fleet in the harbour of Cadiz. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/cGRGABOd_ss

    April 18 - Eustace Chapuys bumps into Anne Boleyn Apr 18, 2020
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    Ok, so they didn’t physically bump into each other, but on this day in Tudor history, 18th April 1536, just a month and a day before Anne Boleyn’s execution, imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys was manoeuvred unto a position where he was forced to pay reverence to Queen Anne Boleyn, the woman he referred to as “the concubine”. By paying her reverence, he was acknowledging her as queen, something that he had managed to avoid doing until now.

    What happened and how did Chapuys get into this awkward position?

    Find out in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History" and "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown".

    Also on this day in Tudor history, 18th April 1587, the famous martyrologist John Foxe died at the age of around seventy. Foxe is known for his book “Actes and Monuments”, or Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, and you can find out more about him and his work in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/AZZFPmZ9l0k

    April 17 - St Henry Walpole Apr 17, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 17th April 1595, or according to some sources 7th April, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Jesuit Henry Walpole was hanged, drawn and quartered in the city of York. Walpole had been accused of three counts of treason. Walpole felt that he'd been given a sign at the execution of Edmund Campion to carry on Campion's work, and, like Campion, his religious mission led him to his death. Find out about the sign, what Walpole did, how he suffered awful torture, and about his sad end, 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/pbQl2QqzP0Q Also on this day in Tudor history, 17th April 1554, a court case didn’t quite go as Queen Mary I wanted and the jurors ended up in prison. Find out what happened in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/4Vzg9fo8Zww

    April 16 - A fortune from drinkable gold Apr 16, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 16th April 1550, alchemist, apothecary and physician Francis Anthony was born, probably in London. He had a rather eventful life, being imprisoned on several occasions, and he made his fortune from his invention "aurum potabile", drinkable gold, which he claimed had amazing curative powers. Find out more about Francis Anthony and why he ended up in prison in today's talk from Tudor history author, Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/UPf24CDIVTo

    Also on this day in Tudor history, 16th April 1570, Gunpowder Plot conspirator Guy Fawkes was baptised in York. Find out more about him in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/RnNN-0feKgI

    April 15 - Champion to kings and servant to queens Apr 15, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 15th April 1545, Sir Robert Dymoke, champion at the coronations of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and a man who served in the households of Queens Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, died. He had an interesting career and survived being suspected of involvement in the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion. Find out more about Sir Robert Dymoke, champion at the coronations of three kings, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/h3_22JV1NJA Also on this day in Tudor history, 15th April 1599, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was sworn in as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It was the beginning of the end for him and you can find out why in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/qUWCwqudEzo

    April 14 - A Tudor magician who helped a countess get out of her marriage Apr 14, 2020
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    On this day in Tudor history, 14th April 1565, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, astrologer, astronomer, mathematician and magician, Edward Gresham, was born in Stainsford, Yorkshire. Gresham is known for his treatise "Astrostereon" and his almanacs, but what's really interesting is his connection to a countess's annulment and a poisoning. Find out more about Edward Gresham in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/bCsKi5sYp2M Also on this day in Tudor history, 14th April 1578, Mary, Queen of Scots' third husband, James Hepburn, Duke of Orkney and 4th Earl of Bothwell, died at Dragsholm Castle in Denmark. He'd been held at the castle in appalling conditions and it was said that he'd gone insane. Find out more about him in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/XRU_nEsUxFw

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