Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

The Tudors in their own words - Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by an imprisoned Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII in 1540.

The Tudors in their own words - Anne Askew before her execution

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares a couple of verses from a ballad written by the famous Protestant martyr Anne Askew.

The Tudors in their own words - Thomas More about Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some words Sir Thomas More spoke regarding his master, King Henry VIII, words that show he knew the king incredibly well.

The Tudors in their own words - Mary, Queen of Scots, on her way to her execution

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some poignant words Mary, Queen of Scots, said to a distressed servant while on her way to her execution in 1587.

The Tudors in their own words - Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to her brother, Henry VIII, regarding a promise he made her.

The Tudors in their own words - Margaret Tudor to Henry VII

Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Margaret Tudor, eldest daughter of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, and sister of Henry VIII. It is from a letter written not long after Margaret had been sent to Scotland to marry King James IV of Scotland. Margaret was writing to her father.
 
Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Margaret Tudor's words.
 
Here's a link to the article I mentioned on Margaret's use of language - https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Written+like+a+%27gwd%27+Scotswoman%3a+Margaret+Tudor%27s+use+of+Scots%27.-a0475324386

The Tudors in their own words - Elizabeth of York to Isabella I of Castile

Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Elizabeth of York, wife of King Henry VII and mother of King Henry VIII. It's from a letter she wrote to Isabella I of Castile, one of the famous Catholic monarchs, and was regarding a marriage match between their children: Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, and the Infanta Catherine of Aragon, or Catalina de Aragón.
 
Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Elizabeth of York's words.
 
You can read the full letter online at https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2018/12/21/letter-from-elizabeth-of-york-queen-of-england-to-isabella-queen-of-castile-december-3-1497/

The Tudors in their own words - Catherine Parr to Henry VIII

Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Catherine Parr, sixth wife of King Henry VIII, from a letter she wrote to the king while he was campaigning in France and she was serving as regent in England.
 
Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Catherine Parr's words.
 
You can read the full letter online at https://englishhistory.net/tudor/letter/letter-of-katharine-parr-king-henry-viii-july-1544/