October 24 - The death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife

n this day in Tudor history, 24th October 1537, Queen Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, died at Hampton Court Palace twelve days after giving birth to a son who would grow up to be King Edward VI.
 
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", shares contemporary accounts of Jane Seymour's illness and death, as well as details of how her remains were prepared for burial and where they were buried.
 
You can read an article on Jane’s labour and death by midwife Dayna Goodchild in Tudor Life magazine at https://www.tudorsociety.com/june-2018-tudor-life-taster/
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/C2bQa1cEdfI
 
Here are links to other talks on Jane Seymour:
October 12 - Jane Seymour gives birth to Edward - https://youtu.be/sfHi1REWh-I 
October 11 - A procession and prayers for Queen Jane Seymour - https://youtu.be/7ib2N2fvzqc
4 June 1536 - Jane Seymour is proclaimed queen - https://youtu.be/kMM8gcPnW9k
May 30 - Henry VIII and Jane Seymour get married - https://youtu.be/7mMuqyGQq5M
May 27 - Celebrations for Queen Jane Seymour's pregnancy - https://youtu.be/0UfaRuXbHEk
14 May 1536 - The rise of the phoenix, Jane Seymour - https://youtu.be/2efPMyXd14E
April 1 - Henry VIII courts Jane Seymour - https://youtu.be/MORzUuPS8ec
Jane Seymour - 60 Second History - https://youtu.be/zEZB_4oNLbg

October 15 - Edward VI's christening and who was there

On this day in Tudor history, 15th October 1537, Prince Edward ( future King Edward VI), son of King Henry VIII and his third wife, Queen Jane Seymour, was christened in a lavish ceremony in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. He was three days old.
 
 
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares details of Edward VI's christening, including who played prominent roles, who stood as godparents and what gifts were given to little Prince Edward. Edward's half-sisters, the future Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I were both there.
 
Claire mentioned the re-enactment of Edward VI's christening done for the documentary “Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court”. You can see that at https://youtu.be/jjoLrOH6xDQ, or just search for it here on YouTube.
 
You can find out about Edward's birth in Claire's talk from 12th October - https://youtu.be/sfHi1REWh-I 
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/mhgbi0UTJWo
 
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
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October 13 - The beginning of the end for Edward Seymour

This day in Tudor history, 13th October 1549, was the beginning of the end for Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Edward VI's uncle, for it was on this day that the king's council abolished both his protectorate and his membership of the Council.
 
Somerset had been left vulnerable by social unrest in the kingdom and when things got tense between him and John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, and his supporters, Somerset took action, action that would see him being branded a traitor.
 
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains exactly what Protector Somerset did to provoke his downfall and what happened next.
 
Edward Seymour ended up being executed on 22nd January 1552 and you can find out more about his execution in Claire's talk from 22 January - https://youtu.be/yrztjxs92B0
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/3y8vOOYwUFc
 
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
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October 12 - Jane Seymour gives birth to Edward

On this day in Tudor history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the Feast of St Edward the Confessor, Queen Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII, gave birth to a baby who would become King Edward VI.
Edward VI was born at Hampton Court Palace after a long and difficult labour. London celebrated the birth of England's new prince, but, of course, happiness would soon turn to grief as Jane died on 24th October 1537.
 
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares contemporary sources of Edward VI's birth and the subsequent celebrations, and also talks about the myth that Edward VI was born by caesarean (c-section). 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/sfHi1REWh-I

September 23 - Bishop taken ill while preaching

On this day in Tudor history, 23rd September 1571, after being taken ill while preaching a sermon in Lacock, Wiltshire, forty-nine-year-old John Jewel, Bishop of Salisbury, died at Monkton Farleigh Manor. He was laid to rest in Salisbury Cathedral.
 
Not many people have heard of John Jewel, but he had an interesting life which spanned the reigns of King Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I and Elizabeth I - time of religious change. He was a clergyman, a Protestant exile, a theologian and bishop, and someone who spoke up for what he believed.
 
Find out more about John Jewel, Bishop of Salisbury in Queen Elizabeth I's reign, 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/P5CBC_FLhP4
 
You can find Claire at:
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August 30 - Little Mary Seymour, a Tudor mystery

 
On this day in Tudor history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager (sixth wife of King Henry VIII) and wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley, gave birth to a healthy daughter at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. Thomas and Catherine named the little girl Mary after her godmother, the future Queen Mary I.
 
Lady Mary Seymour would soon be orphaned, and by the age of two she had disappeared from the records. What happened to Mary Seymour? 
 
Claire Ridgway, founder of the  Tudor Society, talks about the various theories regarding Mary Seymour's fate. What a Tudor mystery!
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/R_wMweeswm8
 
You can find Claire at:
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August 28 - Mary defies Edward VI

On this day in Tudor history, 28th August 1551, the thirty-five-year-old Mary, future Mary I, received a visit from a delegation of men sent by her half-brother, thirteen-year-old King Edward VI.
Mary was being defiant and disobedient. She was ignoring her half-brother's orders and was breaking the laws of the land. What was she doing? She was continuing to celebrate the Catholic Mass in her household.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains exactly what happened on this day in 1551, drawing on the report that the delegation gave to the king and his council. It gives us a wonderful insight into the pre-accession Mary I and her character.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/aQgA90q7HHw
 You can find Claire at:https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com https://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://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 27 - The Battle of Dussindale

On this day in Tudor history, 27th August 1549, the Battle of Dussindale took place near Norwich, in East Anglia. It ended Kett’s Rebellion once and for all.
Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains what happened on that day in 1549 and what happened to the rebels who survived the battle.
To find out more about Kett's Rebellion, see Claire's August 25 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKq4MyLj-KM
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/9mUmt9J6_FE
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
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