2019-06
2019-06
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
June 30 - Henry VIII and Catherine Howard's ill-fated northern progress
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Things seemed all peachy as King Henry VIII and his fifth wife, Queen Catherine Howard, set off on their progress to the north of England on this day in Tudor history, 30th June 1541. Little did the king know that he'd be stood up by his nephew and that his world would come crashing down on him on his return.
In today's video, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, explains the motives behind this huge undertaking, what happened on the progress, and why Henry's life changed so dramatically when he got back.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/YJqgOXlqxYo
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/
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
June 29 - Lady Margaret Beaufort
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Today is the anniversary of the death of sixty-six-year-old Lady Margaret Beaufort on 29th June 1509, just four days after she enjoyed the coronation celebrations of her grandson King Henry VIII and his queen consort. Catherine of Aragon.
Margaret Beaufort was the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty and was an amazing woman, in many ways, yet she is surrounded by myth and it seems fashionable to see her as a religious zealot. But who was this influential Tudor lady? What did she do?
In today's video, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, fleshes out Margaret Beaufort with a few facts about her and her life.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/RGbjeIrxtKc
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/
Friday Jun 28, 2019
June 28 - Happy Birthday King Henry VIII
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Yes, on this day in Tudor history, 28th June 1491, King Henry VIII, the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, was born at Greenwich Palace.
This second son, the spare, of King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth of York ended up becoming King Henry VIII in April 1509 and although in many ways could be seen as a monstrous tyrant, he did achieve much during his reign.
In today's video, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", gives an overview of this man, his life and his reign.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/nJcCrPch9rI
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/
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
June 27 - Prince Henry breaks up with Catherine of Aragon
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 27th June 1505, thirteen-year-old Henry, Prince of Wales, only surviving son of King Henry VII, broke up with nineteen-year-old Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, by repudiating their two-year betrothal.
It was the eve of their wedding, so why would Henry do this to Catherine?
Let Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, explain exactly what happened on this day in 1505 and how the couple ended up getting married four years later.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/1NQwFu6ryoM
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
June 26 - Sir Thomas More the traitor
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 26th June 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, a new commission of oyer and terminer was appointed in the case against Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII's former Lord Chancellor and good friend. More was being indicted for high treason, and, of course, would eventually be executed.
How had this Tudor statesman come to this?
In today's video, Claire Ridgway, author of "On this Day in Tudor History", explains why More was accused of high treason.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/kPmBz6T7oJI
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
June 25 - The death of Mary Tudor, Queen of France
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 25th June 1533, Mary Tudor, former Queen of France, wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and sister of King Henry VIII, died at her home in Suffolk. She was just thirty-seven years old.
In today's video, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society and Anne Boleyn Files websites, talks about Mary's ill-health, her death and funeral.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Midsummer and St John the Baptist
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
24th June is the Feast of St John the Baptist, an important celebration in the medieval and Tudor periods, with it coinciding with Midsummer.
Fairies, fires, dancing, feasting and drinking were all part of the celebrations.
In today's extra "on this day in Tudor history" talk, Claire not only explains how this feast day was marked in the Tudor period, but she also talks about how it is still celebrated today in her local area.
Book recommendations: "The English Year" by Steve Roud; "The Stations of the Sun" by Ronald Hutton; "Tudor Feast Days" e-book by the Tudor Society - https://www.tudorsociety.com/
You can view this presentation on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Y-XPm3n-udc
Monday Jun 24, 2019
June 24 - A midsummer coronation for Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 24th June 1509, Midsummer’s Day and the Feast of St John the Baptist, seventeen-year-old King Henry VIII and his queen consort, Catherine of Aragon, were crowned king and queen at a joint coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
In today's "on this day in Tudor history" video, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, draws on contemporary sources to tell us more about what happened that day. https://www.tudorsociety.com