As well as our usual history talk, I am going to tell you about a conspiracy that went straight to the top of the Royal family!Watch this episode on Youtube - https://youtube.com/live/zJV9Wdt56UM.Other links mentioned:How could King Charles I be tried for Treason? Plus, the tragedy of Kathryn Grey! - https://youtube.com/live/CBMbe3YVSHEPatreon - www.Patreon.com/BritishHistoryThe Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.ukSubstack for newsletter - https://philippab.substack.com.Sources and Further ReadingWebsites:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_II_of_Englandhttps://www.epoch-magazine.com/post/the-warming-pan-scandal-how-fake-news-set-off-the-glorious-revolutionhttp://stuarts-online.com/resources/films/the-warming-pan-scandal/https://thehistoryofparliament.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/the-warming-pan-baby-james-edward-francis-stuart/https://thehistoryjar.com/2015/03/23/king-james-iii-lands/https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/history-blogs/royal-history-mystery-the-warming-pan-scandal-140948/https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw17135/Sir-Edward-Petre-3rd-Bt-Mary-of-Modena-Prince-James-Francis-Edward-Stuarthttps://blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2016/02/the-birth-of-a-diarist-samuel-pepys-and-the-british-library.htmlBooks:Palaces of Revolution. Life, Death and Art at the Stuart Court, by Simon Thurley. Published by William Collins in 2021.Queen Anne. The politics of passion, by Anne Somerset. Published by Harper Press in 2012. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Medical historian, and curator of Tutbury Castle, Lesley Smith joined me to talk about sex and women's health in Tudor England.Paid Substack subscribers have access to historian interviews 7 days before general release. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

To round off 2023 I answer questions on history, historical places, tours, being in the history tour business and what happened to my finger! You can also watch this episode on Youtube - click hereAlso Links Mentioned * The Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk* British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory * Newsletter - https://philippab.substack.com/ Other videos you might enjoy: * Princes in the Tower - Case closed? - https://youtube.com/live/_jobcn76oCA This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Mary, Queen of Scots is known as ‘the daughter of debate’. I delve into a medical journal paper to look at theories about Mary’s involvement with her third husband whilst she was still married to her second!Watch this episode on YoutubeWe also explore why she was such threat to Elizabeth I.Links mentioned in this episode:Tickets for The Stuarts Online History Festival: https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.ukThe Tudors Online History Festival Talk Bundle: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa.#history #maryqueenofscots #elizabethi  Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

History with a cup of tea - let’s see what you made of the Princes in the Tower “new evidence” and also, I’ll tell you how to get hold of all The Tudors Online History Festival talks. The Stuarts Return Online History Festival Tickets - see link in bio or go to TheStuarts2024@eventbrite.co.ukFor Patreon and Book Club go to Patreon.com/BritishHistoryFor standalone history festival talk bundles go to www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilippaJoin the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. Interviews mentionedVisit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Is there evidence now that Richard III definitely did not have his nephews murdered? Did they actually go on to live and come back later to claim their right to the throne? I have no skin in the game on this one, so let's go through the evidence as presented in 'The Princes in the Tower: The New Evidence' which premiered on Channel 4 on Saturday 18 November 2023 at 8.00pm and will air in North America on PBS on 22 November as part of the Secrets of the Dead series.Watch this episode on Youtube..Let's see if any of the questions I posed in 'Did Edward V escape the Tower of London? | Tea Time History Chat | 8th Nov 23' get answered. Watch that episode..Support me by subscribing or by joining my Patreon at Patreon.com/BritishHistory.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Historian Gareth Russell joined me for a special episode exploring the history of the ceremony surrounding Armistice Day commemoration, the unknown soldier, cenotaph and the laying of royal brides' bouquets on the tomb on the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey.Watch this episode on Youtube - youtube.com/BritishHistoryBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Other interviews with Gareth: The Palace. 500 years of History at Hampton Court Palace -Titanic - What Happened Next! -Executions of Anne Boleyn & Catherine Howard. HenryVIII took time off from grieving to write a play! - Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

With new evidence being presented that Edward V was actually exiled to the west country and lived out his life in peace, I take a look at what has been claimed in terms of the evidence for this.Watch this episode on You Tube at www.youtube.com/BritishHistoryLinks mentioned in this episode: The Tudors Online History Festival 2023 Support meBecome a member of British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistoryOrBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Further Reading and Watching* https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2018/07/11/research-reveals-dna-of-the-%E2%80%98princes-in-the-tower%E2%80%99 * https://exeter.anglican.org/devon-church-holds-clues-to-princes-in-the-tower-mystery/ https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-shed-new-light-mystery-disappeared-princes * https://devonchurchland.co.uk/galleries/coldridge-church-of-st-matthew-gallery* https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10352189/Richard-III-INNOCENT-Princes-Tower-murders-study-claims.html* https://murreyandblue.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/a-portrait-of-edward-v-and-the-mystery-of-coldridge-churchpart-ii-a-guest-post-by-john-dike/* https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/visit-mid-devon-listings/st-matthews-church/ Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Things you didn't know about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, probably. In this episode we will go into the circumstances which led to the plot to blow up Parliament, who would have died, what would have been lost, why the conspirators didn't succeed and the complete lack of support from fellow Catholics.Watch this episode on Youtube. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

My recent visit to The Churchill War Rooms is the topic of this week's live as well as a mender into how some monasteries resisted giving their possessions to the Crown on closure, and the schedule for this Autumn's Online History Festival - 'The Tudors.' You can watch this episode on Youtube: www.youtube.com/BritishHistoryJoin the British History Patreon at https://Patreon.com/BritishHistoryBuy Tickets for The Tudors Online History Festival at www.TheTudors2023.eventbrite.co.uk.#live #Churchill #HenryVIII Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

On this day in 1216 King John, candidate for worst king of England ever, died but not before managing to lose the crown jewels in The Wash and leaving the country in a civil war and part occupied by the French. Let's talk about John!Books Mentioned:The Plantagenets by Dan JonesThe Greatest Knight by Thomas AshridgeKing John by Marc MorrsEvents Mentioned:The Tudors Online History Festival - https://TheTudors2023.eventbrite.co.uk Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Historian Dr Nicola Tallis joined me to talk about the subject of one of her most popular books, Margaret Beaufort. Margaret has been portrayed in a fairly unidimensional way in popular culture; power hungry and pious with a myopic view of God's plan for her only son, Henry Tudor. In this fascinating interview with Margaret's biographer we learn much more about the real woman behind the enduring public image, a woman who survived the political turmoil of the 15th century but also someone who enjoyed gambling and socialising much more than we ever hear about! Thank you for supporting this channel! I hope you enjoy the interview. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History and British History Events which put on online and in person history events. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Streamed live, we covered some history anniversaries falling this week: * Raising the Mary Rose on 11th October 1982, and some surprising facts about how it was nearly blown up in the 19th century! * Henry VIII is given the title 'Fidei Defensor' by Pope Leo X, on 11th October 1521 * 12th October 1537, Edward VI is born, my visit to the room in which Jane Seymour gave birth. . Also mentioned: Get your tickets to this Autumn's Online History Festival 'The Tudors' at www.thetudors2023.eventbrite.co.uk Join my substack for free at www.philippab.substack.com Join my Patreon for early access to content, membership of the Book Club and 10% off the Tudor Online History Festival tickets at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode Philippa talks about three places she has visited in the past week.* The Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral* Cleeve Abbey in Somerset* Greyfriars in Historic WorcesterYou can also watch this episode on YouTube.Videos mentioned in this episode:Hereford and its Treasures Worcester Archives and Library - Treasures of a 1000 year old librarySupport this free show at - BuyMeACoffee.com/Philippa or, join the British History Patreon and enjoy early access to content, plus exclusive blogs, virtual tours, behind the scenes, live events and other perks such as free gifts.You can support for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing.Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Bibliophiles unite! As Historical Book Club prepares to vote on which books we will be reading in 2024, I covered the 15 books on the long list.Join me to find your next history read! The Books* Elfrida. The First Crowned Queen of England - Elizabeth Norton* The Red Prince. The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster - Helen Carr* Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England - Thomas Penn* Royal Renegades. The Children of Charles I and the English Civil Wars - Linda Porter* The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England - Marc Morris* Uncrowned Queen: The Fateful Life of Margaret Beaufort, Tudor Matriarch - Nicola Tallis* The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown - Anna Keay* The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power behind Five English Thrones - Thomas Ashbridge* Tudor: The Family Story - Leanda de Lisle* Palaces of Revolution: Life, Death and Art at the Stuart Court - Simon Thurley* The Private Lives of the Saints: Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England - Janina Ramirez* Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I - Tracy Borman* The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of History at Hampton Court - Gareth Russell* PAX: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age - Tom Holland* Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage That Shook Europe - John Guy and Julia FoxWould you like to come to Book Club? We have members from all over the worldThe Long List for the Historical Book Club Poll is available straight after this live for Patrons to vote on their choices - join and get your vote in https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week I will be talking about Prince Arthur Tudor, plus my time at the Gloucester History Festival, our upcoming Online History Festival: The Tudors, and Book club for 2024!Support me at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistoryWatch this episode on Youtube - Click Here Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Dr Jonathan Foyle is an architectural and art historian, author and presenter. In 2012, Jonathan was contacted by Ian Coulson, an Antiques Dealer specialising in beds, who was seeking assistance in identifying the provenance of a bed which he had recently bought at auction, which had been described as 'Victorian'. In this interview Jonathan talks about how he identified the bed as that of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, how it set off an interest in him to discover more lost Tudor treasures and the barriers which prevent many of his findings, including the bed, from being on public display. For the extended, ad-free version of this episode, please join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! You are also able to submit your questions for historian's interviewed for this channel. All for £5/month. A film dedicated to the story of this bed's discovery, and presented by Jonathan can be viewed on YouTube,You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Tea Time History (almost Live) Chat | 13th September 2023Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots PLUS how did Americans and the British lose 11 whole days!British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley | Tea Time History Chat Live | 6th September 23.In the same week fall the anniversaries of Elizabeth I's birth and Robert Dudley's death. Also in this week falls the death date of Robert Dudley's first wife, Amy Robsart..These events are the inspiration for this week's topic on Tea Time History Chat Live - "Elizabeth and Dudley".Watch this episode on YouTubeBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 5 - The Final Episode - They didn't see the end coming! How Henry’s crisis of confidence led to the complete dissolution of all religious houses in England and Wales "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming." For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.Episodes in this series * Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales* Episode 2 - How the Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to the more monasteries being closed* Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?* Episode 4 - What really happened when a monastery was closed* Episode 5 - "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming"British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There is a bonus hour with James in which he discusses what Anne Boleyn thought about the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the fundamental lack of consistency in Henry's ideas on religion, and what happened to the women ejected at the closure of the religious institutions, among many other fascinating topics. Join Patreon.com/BritishHistory to access it. Join the British History Club at Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive free weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at philippab.substack.com - click hereVisit BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 4 - What really happened when a Monastery closed? In this episode we explore what really happened when Henry VIII's commissioners came knocking! For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate. Episodes in this series * Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales* Episode 2 - How the Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to the more monasteries being closed* Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?* Episode 4 - What really happened when a monastery was closed* Episode 5 - "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming" There is a bonus hour with James in which he discusses what Anne Boleyn thought about the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the fundamental lack of consistency in Henry's ideas on religion, and what happened to the women ejected at the closure of the religious institutions, among many other fascinating topics. Join Patreon.com/BritishHistory to access it.Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week, as we approach the anniversary, we will be talking about The Great Fire of London of 1666.You can also watch this episode on Youtube.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Also this week:Videos available to view now; The Dissolution of the Monasteries series with Professor James Clark, and an interview with Gareth Russell about his latest book, 'The Palace.'What's coming up: Interviews with Dr Jonathan Foyle and Dr Nicola Tallis....#History #live #greatfireoflondon Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus? In this episode we explore what the Valor Ecclesiasticus was for, why is was produced and the problems with creating it. "If I walked through my town in 1536 what would I have seen? The Valor tells us!" "The dissolution was not a high political story, its value is in understanding what happened in the communities and in the kingdom." For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.Episodes in this series:* Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales* Episode 2 - How the Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to the more monasteries being closed* Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?* Episode 4 - What really happened when a monastery was closed* Episode 5 - "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming" There is a bonus hour with James in which he discusses what Anne Boleyn thought about the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the fundamental lack of consistency in Henry's ideas on religion, and what happened to the women ejected at the closure of the religious institutions, among many other fascinating topics. Join Patreon.com/BritishHistory to access it. Join the British History Club at Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 2 - The Pilgrimage of Grace and how it may have led to MORE monasteries being closed! In this episode we explore the challenges that faced Henry VIII in his attempt for uniform compliance. "It’s only after the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 that this new relationship with the crown is volatile and the future direction of that relationship is now much more uncertain.Some of the sense of a common cause between monastic England and the Crown is beginning to fracture." "The Monasteries look forward to leadership under the Crown but rebellion threatens the new order." Watch this episode on Youtube - click here to go to Youtube.com/BritishHistoryEpisodes in this series * Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales* Episode 2 - How the Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to the more monasteries being closed * Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus? * Episode 4 - What really happened when a monastery was closed * Episode 5 - "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming" There is a bonus hour with James in which he discusses what Anne Boleyn thought about the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the fundamental lack of consistency in Henry's ideas on religion, and what happened to the women ejected at the closure of the religious institutions, among many other fascinating topics. Join Patreon.com/BritishHistory to access it. Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Experience Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.In this series "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," over 5 episodes, Professor James Clark discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. In this episode, Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales "The starting point for the dissolution is NOT a total dissolution." "The story to be told is not endlessly revisiting the drama between Henry, Cromwell and Anne Boleyn but actually trying to understand what it means for people in the Kingdom of England." Watch this episode on Youtube - click here to go to Youtube.com/BritishHistoryEpisodes in this series:* Episode 1 - Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries of England and Wales* Episode 2 - How the Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to the more monasteries being closed * Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus? * Episode 4 - What really happened when a monastery was closed. * Episode 5 - "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming." There is a bonus hour with James in which he discusses what Anne Boleyn thought about the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the fundamental lack of consistency in Henry's ideas on religion, and what happened to the women ejected at the closure of the religious institutions, among many other fascinating topics. Join Patreon.com/BritishHistory to access it. Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this podcast. Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Westminster is where the British Houses of Parliament, and where the abbey that holds the coronation services of our monarchs, are sited. Adjacent is the area known as Whitehall which includes Downing Street, the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence. But why is it here? Where did the names come from? Watch this episode on YouTubeJoin my PatreonCheck out ToursTea Time History Chat Live 23rd August 2023..#history #live #britishhistory Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week in Tea Time History Chat:* Shakespeare in Stratford* Interviews out now and those about to be released* A bit of history about Tudor Westminster* Who is speaking at this Autumn’s Online History Festival and how to get tickets* The Armada Maps, their link to Hever Castle, and Elizabeth’s Tilbury Speech.You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/HTFkCRsdq1E Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This is a great one, an exclusive interview with Gareth Russell about his forthcoming book, The Palace, brought to you prior to its publication. 'The Palace. From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 years of History at Hampton Court' tells a chronological story of the Palace and the events in the country at large through the people who passed through its gates. There are surprising details of stories you may be familiar with but also brand new tales which Gareth has uncovered. I picked out a number of stories which intrigued me the most, to talk to Gareth about. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week: - Harvington History Festival - Upcoming Interviews with Gareth Russell about his new book on 500 years of history at Hampton Court Palace, and with Dr Jonathan Foyle and the shocking truth about why the marriage bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York is not on public display. - Put your questions to Dr Nicola Tallis on Margaret Beaufort by joining my Patreon at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory - The Truth about the Dissolution of the Monasteries with Prof James Clark - series coming soon!You can also watch this episode on YouTube.Support this free show at - BuyMeACoffee.com/Philippa and help me save for a new wireless lapel mic for outside broadcasts and virtual tours. Or, join the British History Patreon (click here) and enjoy early access to content, plus exclusive blogs, virtual tours, behind the scenes, live events and other perks such as free gifts.You can support for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing.Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Philippa is joined by Sarah Slater (@HamptonCourtTourGuide on Instagram), a White Badge Guide at Hampton Court Palace. We talk about what it is like guiding at one of the world's most iconic buildings, her favourite parts of the palace, some of the best stories from the Palace's history, and ghosts!! You can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here. Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this podcast. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s flagship, during the Battle of the Solent, I discuss my trip to see her which I undertook last week.I talked about the two fabulous talks I saw there from Dr Estelle Paranque and Dr Joanne Paul and also about these treasures to be found, all within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.• The Mary Rose • HMS Victory • Warrior • The Armada Maps. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Fresh back from The Private Life of Anne Boleyn Tour (literally, yesterday), I want to tell you all about the incredible places we visited and the things we got up to!You can also watch this episode on Youtube by clicking here - Next week there will be a slightly different episode as I will be in a different are of the country - I’ll tell you all about it as soon as I can! Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode of Tea Time History Chat Live: • The discovery of Thomas Cromwell’s Book of Hours • Magna Carta, is 808 years old on the 15th June 2023. I cover why it came about, how it was almost lost to history and how it was revived and became one of the most famous documents of all time. #history #tudorhistory #magnacartaBritish History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week: Who were the Diggers? - was this the result of failed promises of republicanism? The Rise of the Tudors - new tour about to be released!British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode: History Anniversaries: * The monarchy is restored under Charles II, 1660 * Henry VIII married Jane Seymour * The Peasant's Revolt heats up, 1381 Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this podcast.Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

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The Battle of Tewkesbury was the last head to head battle between the Yorkists and Lancastrians.As the sun set on Tewkesbury Abbey on the 4th May 1471, the Lancastrian line had been extinguished. Henry VI's only son and heir was dead, he himself was in captivity in the Tower of London and his wife, Margaret of Anjou, had nothing left to fight for. In this interview with tour guide and battlefields expert, Julian Humphrys, we cover the run up to the battle, Margaret of Anjou's role, how the battle was won, and what really happened in the Abbey! Watch this episode on Youtube - Click Here or go to www.youtube.com/BritishHistory#history #historian #warsoftheroses Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this podcast. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Unlocking the Horrors of History: Tortures & Treatments.WARNING: Contains discussions of death and medieval methods of torture and execution.Dr Suzie Edge joins Philippa to talk about how how the body reacts to the execution methods which we hear about so often in British History. It's not all pain and punishment though as I ask Suzie about the so-called, treatments like bloodletting and shaving the head, why these were thought to help, and the actual effect they had. #history #medical #britishhistory .You can get hold of a copy of Suzie's new book 'Mortal Monarchs' on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/britishhistory .To access the extended, ad-free version of this interview join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You will also enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events, 7 days priority booking on British History Tours, and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month.You could also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video.Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ .Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About PhilippaPhilippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In May 1536 something no one would have believed possible, happened. A Queen was about to be executed, by beheading, convicted on erroneous charges. Anne Boleyn, who had sat at the May Day Jousts on 1st May was, by the end of the following day, a prisoner in the Tower of London. She would never leave!British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Tutbury Castle, Battle of Tewkesbury (and was it the last battle of the Wars of the Roses), Hampton Court Palace with Sarah Slater interview coming up, and a 7th speaker for The Tudors Online History Festival! British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

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In this week’s Tea Time History Chat Live I gave a robust review of a journal article called Was Henry VIII infertile? Miscarriages and Male Infertility in Tudor England." published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary History (Autumn 2021). Links mentioned in this episode: "Was Henry VIII infertile? Miscarriages and Male Infertility in Tudor England." Article Link - https://direct.mit.edu/jinh/article/52/2/155/107151/Was-Henry-VIII-Infertile-Miscarriages-and-Male Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory The Tudors Online History Festival - https://TheTudors2023.eventbrite.co.uk Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Archbishop Cranmer, the architect of the break with Rome and Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon, was executed in this week in history. He was burned at the stake in Oxford and his plight earned him a place in 'Foxe's Book of Martyrs'. At Christmas 1602, Elizabeth I's godson had been shocked by her appearance. By mid-February she had retreated to her favourite home, Richmond Palace. As thoughts turned to how events may go when the Queen passes, which surely she was soon to do, she was all to aware that people were looking to her successor. Anxiety and melancholy dogged the Queen in her final weeks and after a fraught few days when the Queen refused to rest, she was moved into her bed. She died in the early hours of the 24th March 1603. Links Mentioned in this livestream * British History Patreon (includes Book Club) - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory * The Georgians Online History Festival - https://TheGeorgians2023.eventbrite.co.uk* Thomas Cranmer's Biography in Foxe's Book of Martyrs - https://www.exclassics.com/foxe/foxe334.htm * The Private Life of Anne Boleyn Tour - https://britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/on-progress-2023British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Join me for a relaxed history chat as we look at the surprising truth of the dissolution of the monasteries ahead of the release of my interview with James Clark who has published a new history on this topic. Plus: Behind the Scenes Exclusive announcement! Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s History Tea Time History Chat Live | 8th March 2023* The Last Stuart? The accession of Queen Anne * Henry VIII’s near miss and* Rizzio is murdered in front of Mary, Queen of ScotsLinks referred to in this show:Book Recommendations - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/britishhistoryPatreon - www.Patreon.com/BritishHistoryThe Georgians Online History Festival - https://TheGeorgians2023.eventbrite.co.ukTours:The Private Life of Anne Boleyn Tour - https://britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/on-progress-2023The Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots Tour - https://britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/elizabeth-i-and-mary-queen-of-scotsThe Anne Boleyn Tour, May 2024 - https://britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/anne-boleyn-tour-2024Interview with Kate McCaffrey about Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours - Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

I this week's episode I cover Tewkesbury Abbey with its unique Chantry Chapel and tombs of the Despensers, and its value at surrender.Links talked about in the show: The Private Life of Anne Boleyn Tour, 2023Underneath the Covers with Deb Roil. Mortal Monarchs with Dr Suzie Edge. Amazon Book Shop. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

King John's Will and the legend of the Dane’s Skin, at Worcester Cathedral ArchivesThe 'Catherine and Anne' Exhibition at Hever Castle Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

55 letters have been deciphered and then identified as those of Mary, Queen of Scots. Over 50,000 words, from Mary, are now available to be read, analysed and contextualised! In this episode I look at the bits of the newly published paper on these letters which most caught my eye.The paper is: George Lasry, Norbert Biermann & Satoshi Tomokiyo (2023): Deciphering Mary Stuart’s lost letters from 1578-1584, Cryptologia, DOI: 10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677 Read the paper for yourself at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677 Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

This episode:• Mary, Queen of Scots is executed at Fotheringhay Castle• Anne Boleyn Tour, May 2024 Announcement• Why is Henry VIII actually buried with Jane Seymour• Sir Francis Bacon, the man who taught us to think, and freeze chicken! Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

1st Feb Tea TimeWelcome to my weekly livestream, Tea Time History Chat Live and yes, I do have a cup of tea! | 1st Feb 2023This week:- The Execution of Charles I - how was he charged with #treason? - Spotlight on Katherine Grey - the tragedy of Elizabeth I’s heir- The newly discovered #Tudor Necklace and an interesting comparison!Next Week:* Why is Henry VIII buried with Jane Seymour?* Spotlight on Francis Bacon.Links mentioned in this livestream:The Georgian Online History Festival - https://TheGeorgians2023.eventbrite.co.ukBook Club and Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistoryArticles regarding the Tudor Necklace discoveryhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jan/31/metal-detectorist-tudor-gold-pendant-henry-viii-katherine-of-aragon-warwickshirehttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/01/31/henry-viii-necklace/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/henry-viii-gold-necklace-katherine-aragon-b2272710.htmlFor Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month (discount available for annual subscribers).You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video.Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my weekly livestream, Tea Time History Chat Live and yes, I do have a cup of tea! This week: Anne Boleyn's Love Letters - new evidence of how they got to the Vatican Princess Charlotte - a spotlight on an important princess Will Charles III refuse to have the bones of the Princes in the Tower examined? andpossibly the best day ever for a Tudor history lovers and how you can get involved. I also covered, Book Club and how to join in. Links mentioned in this livestream: The Georgian Online History Festival - https://TheGeorgians2023.eventbrite.co.ukBook Club and Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory The Times Literary Supplement (requires membership) - https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/henry-viii-anne-boleyn-vatican-essayFor Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on Britsh History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month (discount available for annual subscribers). You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Find Dr Joanne Paul at: https://joannepaul.com/Twitter: @ joanne_paul_ Instagram: @ drjoannepaul Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on Britsh History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my weekly livestream, Tea Time History Chat Live and yes, I do have a cup of tea! This week, amongst other tangents, I discussed the death of Katherine of Aragon and how it closely linked to Anne Boleyn, the loss of Whitehall Palace from a fire and the State Funeral of Vice-Admiral Nelson following his body's long trip back from Trafalgar. We also talked about Book Club, which is starting very soon and my interview with Dr Joanne Paul about the House of Dudley (available Sunday 15th January 2023 or right now for Patreon members). For Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month (discount available for annual subscribers). You can also support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this video. Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.Support this free podcast at - BuyMeACoffee.com/Philippa and help me save for a new wireless lapel mic for outside broadcasts and virtual tours. Or, join the British History Patreon (click here) and enjoy early access to content, plus exclusive blogs, virtual tours, behind the scenes, live events and other perks such as free gifts. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I finish the list of places I have visited in 2022, tell you more about the gorgeous Georgians and how to get up close and personal with them at our next Online History Festival (click here for more details) and join me in real life in 2023 on a history tour (click here to see tours).You can watch this episode on YouTube - Click Here British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this month's historian interview, with Helen Carr we explore the life of a man you probably didn't know was so interesting.....John of Gaunt! Known mainly as the father of the usurper Henry Bolingbroke and of the bastard Beaufort line of Margaret Beaufort, through whom Henry VII claimed legitimacy for his claim to be King of England. There's lots more to this man than you may realise, not least that he was King of Castile and it is from he that Katherine of Aragon claimed descent from kings of England (his father being Edward III). I hope you find this interview as interesting to listen to as I found it to record. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

History Chat Live | 1st Dec 2022Welcome to December!.Book recommendations for Christmas..My visit to Lord Leycester Hospital..I start to review the other historical places I’ve been this year including; Windsor Castle, Runnymede, Glastonbury Abbey and Wells Cathedral. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s weekly Tea Time History Live Show:* Death of Mary I* Accession of Elizabeth I* Thomas Tresham and “windows into men’s souls” Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode:• Harvington Hall• Arbella Stuart with Dr Kat• Stuart Summit lineup• Ask Joanne Paul about The House of Dudley Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Who was Arbella Stuart? Why is she so significant and why isn't she talked about more? I'm joined by Dr Kat Marchant (Reading the Past) to talk about the Queen we never had, Arbella Stuart.Dr Kat is also a speaker at this Autumn’s British History Online History Festival: The Stuart Summit. Her talk is entitled: Propaganda through Imagery: The Divine Right to Rule.See full details and buy your ticket at: https://StuartSummit2022.eventbrite.co.uk Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

• Announcement 📣• Meeting Dan Jones• Interviewing Helen Carr• The Anne Boleyn Cup• Treasures in local museumsBuy your ticket for the Stuart Summit at StuartSummit2022.eventbrite.co.uk Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Why did Henry VIII have two wives executed? We can learn a lot about the circumstances which led to the executions of Anne Boleyn and, 6 years later, her cousin Catherine Howard, by comparing and contrasting the two. Gareth Russell explores the events surrounding the downfall of each of the ill-fated Queens of Henry VIII in this new perspective on a familiar story and reveals a surprising fact...that Henry wrote a play about Anne Boleyn's "sexual misdemeanours" before her trial!You can also watch the interview, first released on Youtube on 13th April 2022, by clicking here. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast, which I have shared here on Substack. Estelle Paranque is the author of a groundbreaking new dual-biography of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, powerful contemporaries one of which took her power from being a virgin, the other from being a mother. We talk about Catherine de Medici's tragic but fascinating life and the relationship between her and England's Queen, Elizabeth I.The extended, patron-only version can be accessed at Patreon.com/BritishHistory where you can join the British History Club for just £5 per month and, as well as many other benefits, you will get the opportunity to submit your questions to all future historians.If you would like to support my work in another way you can Buy Me a Coffee!Or support for free by sharing this podcast with your history-loving friends!Thanks for reading British History! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Thank you for reading British History. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe