August 22, 2019
Today is the anniversary of the battle which started the Tudor period: the Battle of Bosworth Field. The Tudor dynasty on the throne of England began on this day, when Henry Tudor's forces beat those of King Richard III, and Richard was killed.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, explains what happened on that day in rural Leicestershire, and how Henry Tudor was victorious even though Richard III came into battle with a huge advantage.
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You can find Claire at:
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
August 21, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 21st August 1568, antiquary, translator and cartographer Humphrey Llwyd died from a fever.
Llwyd is known as the Inventor of Britain and a key figure in the Renaissance in Wales, but what exactly did he do to deserve such recognition?
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", shares some facts about this interesting, but little-known, Tudor Welshman.
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You can find Claire at:
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
August 21, 2019
In this podcast, author and historian Claire Ridgway introduces this October 2020 tour that she is co-leading with Philippa Lacey Brewell of British History Tours.
The Tudor and Stuart periods were fascinating times, where medicine, science, astrology, religion and superstition were all inextricably linked, and in this exciting new tour, we delve into these wonderful topics and learn from expert tour guides and speakers. Plus we get to visit some stunning places!
August 19, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 19th August 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots returned to her homeland, Scotland, from France following the death of her first husband, King Francis II of France.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains the context of her return to Scotland, which would, of course, be the start of her troubles.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/pcZjTw1_mp4
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/
August 18, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 18th August 1587, the first child born to English settlers in the New World was born in the Roanoke Colony. Her name was Virginia Dare.
This colony has become known as the lost colony because all 115 colonists disappeared.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
You can find Claire at:
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
August 17, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 17th August 1510, King Henry VII's former chief administrators, Sir Edmund Dudley and Sir Richard Empson, were beheaded on Tower Hill as traitors even though they had served the former king loyally.
What happened? Why were these two advisors executed by their former master's son?
Founder of the Tudor Society and author Claire Ridgway explains what led to Empson and Dudley's executions.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
You can find Claire at:
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
