November 5 - Mary Tudor is crowned Queen of France

On this day in Tudor history, Sunday 5th November 1514, eighteen-year-old Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII and daughter of the late King Henry VII, was crowned Queen of France at Saint-Denis. Mary had become Queen of France on her marriage to King Louis XII on 9th October 1514. In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", shares what we know of Mary Tudor's coronation from the contemporary sources. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/I5V4cCcURSs 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/

November 4 - The arrest of Cardinal Wolsey

On this day in Tudor history, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII's former Lord Chancellor, was arrested at his home of Cawood Castle in Yorkshire.
Wolsey was accused of high treason, but why? And what happened when his former servant, Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, arrived with orders to arrest him?
Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains all in today's talk, including how Wolsey 'cheated' the axeman.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/vyZgnO32sNE

October 31 - Martin Luther and his 95 Theses

On this day in Tudor history, 31st October 1517, Reformer, priest and professor of theology Martin Luther is said to have posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, although all we know for definite is that he posted them to Bishop of Brandenburg and the Archbishop of Mainz.
 
The proper title of his work was the "Disputation of Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences", and he was protesting against the sale of indulgences by the papacy, as well as other points. His actions on this day had a huge impact on Europe and were the catalyst of the European Reformation.
 
Find out more about Martin Luther's 95 Theses and what happened next in today's video from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/yGzHmCmLVBU
 
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
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October 28 - Knights of the Garter, bear-baiting and wrestling

This day in Tudor history, Monday 28th October 1532, the Feast of St Simon and St Jude, was the last full day of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s time with King Francis I of France in Calais, and it was time to celebrate the kings' friendship.
 
New Knights of the Garter were elected, bear-baiting was watched and then there was a wrestling match between French and English men, but who would win? Find out what happened in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". Claire also explains the Feast of St Simon and St Jude.
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/Qka9_Ux6m4Q
 
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
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October 27 - Anne Boleyn makes an entrance

On this day in Tudor history, Sunday 27th October 1532, Anne Boleyn, Marquess of Pembroke, made a dramatic entrance to the great banquet held by King Henry VIII in Calais in honour of King Francis I of France.
 
Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown", shares details from contemporary sources regarding the banquet and the masque that followed. Anne Boleyn definitely knew how to make and entrance and the English ladies must have looked spectacular. You'll recognise some of the names of Anne's ladies and those present in Calais.
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/JDGwNNM6G_E
 
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com 
https://www.tudorsociety.com
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https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
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October 26 - Sir Thomas More is sworn in as Lord Chancellor

On this day in Tudor history, 26th October 1529, Sir Thomas More took his oath as Lord Chancellor, replacing Cardinal Thomas Wolsey who was charged with praemunire. 
 
It was an important day for Sir Thomas More, who was described as "an upright and learned man", but, little did he know that his loyal service to the king would lead to his undoing.
 
Find out all about this day in 1529 in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can find out more about Sir Thomas More in the following videos:
April 13- Sir Thomas More gets into trouble - https://youtu.be/p1bUl1i-rgE
June 3 - Sir Thomas More is interrogated - https://youtu.be/bd65f6g2eis
June 26 - St Thomas More the Traitor - https://youtu.be/kPmBz6T7oJI

October 25 - Henry VIII, Francis I and a gift for Anne Boleyn

On this day in Tudor history, 25th October 1532, Henry VIII returned to Calais following his visit to the French court at Boulogne, and he took the French king, Francis I, with him. But first, Francis I wanted to honour two English noblemen by making them Knights of the Order of St Michel.
After that ceremony, the two kings travelled on to Calais, where they were greeted in a spectacular fashion, and Francis I sent Henry VIII's sweetheart, Anne Boleyn, Marquess of Pembroke, a rather splendid gift.
In today's talk, Claire RIdgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains just what happened on this day in Boulogne and Calais, as well as giving details of the gift that Anne Boleyn received.
You can see this video on https://youtu.be/m7LbYIKx8_Y

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