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Ladies Wot PodLadies Wot Pod Episode 67 - Of our Henry, our Harry and a Lady Wot Pods on holiday…Where Lis is on her holiday whilst Claire is still in Cambridgeshire. Sadly, Lis is still being plagued by vikings. We talk about Saints trip to Salford and the remarkable performance of one particular Saints player, Henry Pollock. We also, recognise the efforts of the two Saints scrum halves who covered the fly half role. We again talk about refereeing and the inconsistent use of the TMO and the time it’s taking to review things. We award the Sgt Wilson award to a man who calmed the referee with his dulcet Geordie tones. And no awards for guessing wh...2025-04-0255 min
Tudor History with Claire RidgwayTracking Henry VIII’s Weight Gain… Through His ArmourDid you know we can measure Henry VIII’s expanding waistline just by looking at his armour?
As a young king, Henry was tall, athletic, and an expert jouster, but by the end of his life, he had ballooned in size, struggling with mobility, illness, and royal excess. And thanks to his custom-made suits of armour, we can track just how much he grew!
From a trim 34-inch waist in his prime to a staggering 54 inches in his later years, his changing shape tells a fascinating story about his lifestyle, injuries, and health decline. But wa...2025-02-1503 min
The Shergroupie PodcastSHERGROUP ON THE SOFA | Henry Veasley IIISend us a textTune in to "Shergroup on the Sofa" for an insightful conversation with Henry Veasley, Director of Collections at Aubrey Thrasher, LLC. Henry delves into the evolving landscape of collections management, shares effective strategies for improving recovery rates, and discusses the transformative role of technology in the industry. Learn about optimizing call center operations, handling difficult debtors, and navigating legal challenges. It is a must-watch for anyone in the collections field!Do not miss out! Visit http://www.aubreythrasher.com/ and connect with Henry on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in...2025-02-1334 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'ArrasA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-02-0823 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'Arras 5/5 : un monastère pour demainA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Dans ce 5ème et dernier épisode, Sr Christine-Marie nous partage les projets de rénovation du monastère, ainsi que le rôle de celui-ci dans le paysage spirituel régional.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez au...2025-02-0705 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'Arras 4/5 : la longue histoire du monastèreA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Dans ce 4ème épisode, Sr Christine-Marie retrace l'histoire mouvementée du monastère au cours des siècles.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-02-0604 min
She's Wild & FREED PodcastINTERVIEW: Claire Ketchum - Supporting our Teens for Healthy, Happy livesSend us a textClaire Ketchum is the founder of The Peaceful Eating Method and Healthy Habits Coaching for Teens. She is a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a certified Transformational Nutrition Coach through the Institute of Transformative Nutrition, and holds a BS in Psychology and Masters in Education. She is on a mission to teach Moms how to help their teens maintain a feel-good weight and positive body image in school and beyond, so they never yo-yo diet and always feel confident and happy in their own skin. Be...2025-02-0551 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'Arras 3/5 : la pauvretéA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Dans ce 3ème épisode, Sr Christine-Marie nous partage ce qui fait la spécificité des clarisses, la pauvreté, aussi bien d'un point de vue spirituel que matériel.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confid...2025-02-0505 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'Arras 2/5 : la vie monastiqueA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Dans ce 2ème épisode, Sr Christine-Marie nous parle de l'ordre des clarisses, de la vie religieuse et des étapes pour rentrer au monastère.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-02-0404 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceA la rencontre des clarisses d'Arras 1/5 : la vie de Ste ClaireA Arras, rencontre avec Sr Christine-Marie, mère abbesse du monastère Ste Claire. L'occasion de découvir la communauté des clarisses, présentes à Arras depuis près de 600 ans. Qui était Ste Claire, qu’est-ce que la vie monastique, qui sont les clarisses, l’histoire de ce monastère et ses projets, autant de questions que nous avons posées à Sr Christine-Marie.Dans ce 1er épisode, Sr Christine-Marie nous raconte l'histoire de la sainte qui a fondé l'ordre des clarisses au XIIIe siècle.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-02-0305 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDid Henry VIII & Arthur Tudor Have a Close Bond?Henry VIII and his older brother, Arthur Tudor—were they close siblings or distant strangers? The answer might surprise you!
Despite being brothers, their lives were shaped by duty, distance, and very different upbringings. Arthur, as the heir to the throne, was raised in his own household, away from court, while young Henry was spoiled, surrounded by women, and never trained as a future king.
By the time Arthur tragically died at just 15, Henry had barely spent any time with him. But there’s one thing they did share… a wife!
So, was Henry’s relationship with Arthur truly distan...2025-02-0203 min
Foggy Oak Fairy TalesHenry the Sled Stealing Dog 🐕🛷This month’s episode is about my parents’ black lab Henry, who we discovered takes an unusual and vast delight in stealing and returning sleds. Not just any sleds, however, only those that he believes are not sleds at all...but actually giant frisbees that it is his very serious responsibility to catch and return to us...even if we’re the ones sitting on them! Let’s find out how we discovered his amusing habit, and enjoy a wintery trip to the past. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Send us a text2024-12-2512 min
My Life In Design PodcastHenry Steiner, Founder of Steiner&CoSend us a textIn the final episode of this series, Claire has the honour of speaking to Henry Steiner, founder of Steiner&Co, also known as the ‘Father of Hong Kong Graphic Design. Fresh from being the subject of a recent exhibition at the M+ gallery in Hong Kong, 90-year-old Henry shares his long and insightful journey in design, starting with being awe-struck by a piece of packaging design when he was only 3 years old!He shares his formative years, from leaving his birth country of Austria under the threat of WWII and moving to th...2024-11-2128 min
Fairy Whispering PodcastEp 54 Puck & Pan Unleashed from the Land🧚♀️with Henry Everett🪄Join storyteller Henry Everett as he weaves enchanting tales of spirits and wild gods. Experience the magic of nature through his adventures with fairies,
pixies, and ancient treasures. Listen closely to catch the whispers of the unexplored world around you!🧚♀️
Contact the show: claire@thefairywhispering.com
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Henry Everett (@henryeverettstoryteller) • Instagram photos and videoswww.henryeverett.com2024-11-1357 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Untold Story of Henry VIII’s 'Lucky' Queen: Anne of ClevesWas Anne of Cleves Henry VIII's Luckiest Queen? 🤔
When Anne of Cleves arrived in England to marry King Henry VIII, few could have predicted the twists in her royal story. From the ill-fated first encounter with her future husband to her unexpected survival in a court full of dangers, Anne's tale is one of resilience, diplomacy, and surprising fortune...or was it? 💍
Did Anne truly escape the tragic fates of Henry’s other wives, or did she endure struggles of her own after their annulment? Join me as I explore whether Anne's life was charmed or challe...2024-11-0624 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayHenry VIIIs Six Wives: Did they really ALL have fertility problems?Did all of Henry VIII’s wives struggle with fertility problems? 🤔 It’s a common belief, but is it really true?
In this video, I dive into the reproductive histories of Henry’s six queens, separating fact from fiction! From Catherine of Aragon’s tragic stillbirths to the myth about Anne Boleyn’s "series of miscarriages," I'll explore what we really know about their pregnancies. Plus, I'll uncover theories like the infamous Kell positive blood type and discuss Henry's own role in his wives' fertility challenges. Let's bust some myths together! 💡👑
#TudorHistory #HenryVIII #AnneBoleyn #CatherineOfAragon #MythBusting #RoyalPregnancies #HistoryRevealed #KellTheory #MedievalHistory #ReproductiveHealth2024-10-1807 min
ClaireityMillie and Claire in Paris ft. Millie ChewBonjor! Welcome to Paris! 🇫🇷🥖
Flash back to July 2024 when Claire traveled to Paris to visit a lovely film friend from Uni, Miss Millie Chew **and the crowd goes wilddd cheers cheers**!!
We have a quite wide ranging conversation actually scratch that yap together trying to gather all our thoughts and laughing our way through a fantastique discussion including:
France Local vs tourist vs American abroad
2 film Studies Girlies talk about Women in film
Instagram, social media
Nostalgia
ADHD (good luck following along our convo you've been warned)
Lots of Laughing AND MORE!
2024-10-091h 11
Immersion • RCF Hauts de France[INTEGRALE] Le Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universitésLe Pape François a passé 4 jours en Belgique, du 26 au 29 septembre derniers, après un détour par le Luxembourg. Malgré le froid et la pluie, de nombreux nordistes étaient au rendez-vous.Le souverain pontif était invité pour fêter les 600 ans des université catholiques de Leuven en Flandres et de Louvain-la-Neuve en Wallonie, qui comptent 100 000 étudiants. Le Pape en a profité pour évoquer d’autres thématiques : la sécularisation, la transition écologique ou encore la place des femmes dans l’Église. Des sujets sensibles sur lesquels les positions du Pape n’ont pas toujours fait l’unanimité.Dan...2024-10-0524 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceLe Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universités 4/5C’est parti pour le 4ème épisode de notre série sur la venue du Pape en Belgique la semaine dernière : 4 jours pour fêter les 600 ans de l’Université catholique de Leuven et de Louvain la Neuve. Aujourd’hui, Marie Pauliat, professeur de théologie de l’université de Louvain la Neuve, explique en quoi l’encyclique du pape Laudato Si sur l’écologie intégrale est source d’inspiration les étudiants.Un reportage d'Anne Henry et Claire Kiral.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-10-0303 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceLe Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universités 3/5C’est le 3ème épisode de notre série sur la venue du Pape en Belgique la semaine denrière, pour fêter les 600 ans de l’Université catholique de Leuven et de Louvain-la-Neuve et ses 100 000 étudiants.Rencontre avec Geneviève Warland, professeur d’histoire publique à l’Université catholique de Louvain-la-Neuve.Un reportage d'Anne Henry et Claire Kiral.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-10-0204 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceLe Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universités 2/5Nous continuons notre série sur la venue du Pape en Belgique la semaine denrière, pour les 600 ans de l’Uiversité de Leuven et de Louvain la Neuve.Je vous propose d’aller à la rencontre des universitaires pour mieux comprendre leurs attentes par arpport à Rome, notamment sur la place des Femmes dans l’Église.Dans ce 2ème épisode, on écoute Anne Vandenhoeck, professeur en théologie à l'Univeristé catholique UK Leuven, à ce sujet.Un reportage d'Anne Henry et Claire Kiral.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-10-0104 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceLe Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universités 1/5Le Pape François a passé 4 jours en Belgique, du 26 au 29 septembre derniers, après un détour par le Luxembourg. Malgré le froid et la pluie, de nombreux nordistes étaient d’ailleurs au rendez-vous.Le souverain pontif était invité pour fêter les 600 ans des université catholiques de Leuven en Flandres et de Louvain-la-Neuve en Wallonie, qui comptent 100 000 habitants. Le Pape en a profité pour évoquer d’autres thématiques : la sécularisation, la transition écologique ou encore la place des femmes dans l’Église.Des sujets sensibles sur lesquels les positions du Pape n’ont pas toujours fait l’unan...2024-09-3005 min
Immersion • RCF Hauts de FranceLe Pape en Belgique, à la rencontre de la parole libre des universités 1/5De nombreux chrétiens s’étaient déplacés pour suivre le Pape qui a passé 4 jours en Belgique, du 26 au 29 septembre derniers, après un détour par le Luxembourg. Malgré le froid et la pluie, de nombreux nordistes étaient d’ailleurs au rendez-vous. L’évènement s’est clôturé par une messe dans le Stade Roi Baudoin devant plus de 35 000 personnes. Invité pour fêter les 600 ans des universités catholiques de Leuven en Flandres et Louvain-la-Neuve en Wallonie, le Pape a évoqué d’autres thématiques : la sécularisation, la transition écologique ou encore la place des femmes dans...2024-09-3005 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayHenry VIII’s ONLY Acknowledged Illegitimate SonIn this final part of my series on Henry VIII's alleged illegitimate children, I introduce you to the one son Henry VIII proudly acknowledged – Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset. Who was this boy the king doted on and elevated to the highest ranks of nobility? Could Fitzroy have been King Henry IX? 🏰👑
Join me as I unravel the story of the king's only recognized illegitimate son and explore the fascinating possibilities had he lived longer. What role could he have played in England's future? ⚔️ #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #HenryFitzroy #RoyalIntrigue #HistoricalMystery
Let me know what you think in...2024-09-1314 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: Love, Power, and TragedyHenry VIII's six marriages are some of the most famous and tumultuous unions in history. Between his accession to the throne in 1509 and his death in 1547, Henry's quest for a male heir led him through a series of marriages, each marked by intrigue, drama, and often, tragedy.
Think you know Henry VIII’s six wives? 🤔
From Catherine of Aragon’s 24-year marriage to Anne of Cleves’ 6-month alliance, each queen’s story is filled with drama, intrigue, and unexpected twists! Discover the who, why, when, and how of these iconic unions. Get ready for scandalous affairs, tra...2024-08-0920 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayWas Bessie Blount’s Daughter Fathered by King Henry VIII?We've all heard of Bessie Blount, King Henry VIII's mistress who gave him a son. But did she also give him a daughter? 🤔 In today's episode of my series on King Henry VIII, I delve into this intriguing mystery.
📜 Discover:
The story of Bessie Blount and her son, Henry Fitzroy.
The evidence suggesting Elizabeth Tailboys might have been fathered by the king.
The hidden connections and royal interventions that hint at a deeper truth.
Join me as I explore the fascinating theory proposed by historian Elizabeth Norton. Could Elizabeth Tailboys be anothe...2024-08-0609 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayFrom Pin-Up Prince to Powerhouse King: The Transformation of Henry VIIIWhen we think of Henry VIII, we often imagine the older, larger-than-life monarch from his later years. But what did this iconic king look like in his youth?
Discover the stunning transformation of Henry VIII, from a handsome, athletic young prince to the imposing figure of his final decade.
How did his appearance change over the years? What did contemporaries say about his looks? Join the discussion and share your thoughts on Henry VIII's evolving image!
Watch the video for a fascinating look at the young and old Henry VIII!
#HenryVIII...2024-07-2607 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayHenry VIII's Illegitimate DaughterI'm kicking off a new series on Henry VIII, the second Tudor monarch who ruled from 1509 until his death in 1547. He’s a figure that fascinates and divides opinion, often seen as either a tyrant or a complex ruler who achieved much during his reign. 🚩👑
Want to join me for a deeper dive? I’m hosting a members-only livestream here on YouTube this Sunday, 28th July, at 10pm UK time / 5pm New York time. Let’s chat Tudor history and share our views on this iconic king. 💬📜 You can become a channel member by clicking on "join" on my channel homepage or going to...2024-07-2310 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDid Henry VIII Really Have Syphilis? The Myth Busted!Did Henry VIII have syphilis? 🤔 Today, I'm debunking a persistent myth about the infamous Tudor king. Spoiler: The answer is a resounding NO! 🙅♂️ Join me as I explore the origins of this misconception and the real story behind Henry's health issues. Plus, I have some exciting news for you! 🎉
📅 LIVE Chat Announcement: On 28th July, I'll be going live exclusively for my YouTube channel members! Let's chat about Henry VIII, sip on coffee or wine, and dive deep into Tudor history. 🍷☕️
📅 Date: 28th July
⏰ Time: 10pm UK / 5pm New York
🗣️ Duration: 1 hour
The Private Character of Henry the Eighth - https://archive.org/details/dli.minist...2024-07-1910 min
Flavor Balance HEAT! Hot Sauce PodcastEP44: HENRY & SAM from HOOK & ARROWClaire and Spike chat with HENRY & SAM from Hook & Arrow
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Horseshoe Brand: https://www.horseshoebrand.com2024-06-2757 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayA Royal Union - The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Part 1Henry VIII's great matter, his quest for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, caused him to break with Rome and was the beginning of the English Reformation. However, Henry chose to marry Catherine and their marriage was happy for many years.
In this talk, Claire Ridgway explores how they came to be married, the early years of their marriage, and how and when it began to go wrong.
2023-05-1110 min
ClaireityThe Delusions of Zahra and ClaireWelcome back to another episode of Claireity! Join me and my absolutely amazingly iconic friend Zahra for a cheeky chat! We will be talking about a ranggggeee of topics today including Zahra Music concert experiences getting free Billie Eilish tickets not once but TWICE, movies we would NEED to survive on a desert island, a classic what on you notes app segment (and MORE)!
Follow Claire's instagram (@clairee.henryy) and the podcast (@claireity.podcast)
Follow Zahra on Instagram (@zahraagueye) and Spotify here (zahra gueye) --> https://open.spotify.com/user/0p6utavfyg135s11fif2u7d4d?si=f29bec108...2023-04-011h 00Tudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Tudors in their own words - Margaret Tudor to Henry VIIToday'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.-a04753243862022-12-1400 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Tudors in their own words - Catherine Parr to Henry VIIIToday'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-1544/2022-12-1200 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Tudors in their own words - Queen Jane Seymour to Henry VIII’s privy councilToday's Tudor quote is taken from the announcement Queen Jane Seymour sent to Henry VIII's privy council regarding the birth of her son, King Edward VI. Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Jane Seymour's words.
Link to the full announcement - https://englishhistory.net/tudor/letter-of-queen-jane-seymour-to-the-privy-council-of-england-12-october-1537/
Link to news article on the discovery of the document - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108110/Letter-informing-Henry-VIII-longed-sons-birth-469-years-stately-home.html?ito=feeds-newsxml 2022-12-0900 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayThe Tudors in their own words - Queen Catherine of Aragon to her husband, King Henry VIIIToday's Tudor quote is taken from a letter Queen Catherine of Aragon wrote to her husband, King Henry VIII, while she was Regent of England and he was in France.
Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Catherine's good news to Henry.
2022-12-0700 min
Right Answers MostlyThe 6 Wives of King Henry VIII Pt. 2In our 2nd part of The 6 Wives of King Henry VIII, We pick up where we left off, Henry’s 3rd wife, Jane Seymour. We discover why Jane was Henry’s favorite wife and what lead Henry to a depressive spiral. We of course chat about the 3 wives that follow. Anne of Cleves and the strange proposition made to end their marriage. The scandal of Catherine Howard that leads to a beheading and his final wife, Catherine Parr.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @Rightanswersmostly...2022-08-2249 min
Right Answers MostlyThe 6 Wives of King Henry VIII Pt. 1Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. In our first two-part episode Tess and Claire cover the 6 wives of King Henry VIII. In part one, we start with Catherine of Aragon, Henry's first wife, and her unconventional journey to becoming queen and her struggle to produce an heir. We then dive into exactly how Anne Boleyn won over Henry's heart, leading him to split from the catholic church and the journey of their love that ultimately ends in a beheading. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at ...2022-08-151h 06Tudor History with Claire Ridgway29 July - The death of Thomas Stanley, Henry VII's stepfatherOn this day in Tudor history, 29th July 1504, in the reign of King Henry VII, the king's stepfather died.
Find out a bit more about Thomas Stanley, and his role in helping his stepson take the throne, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway.
Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused magazines and live Q&A sessions with experts, and have access to all kinds of talks, a...2021-07-2900 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway30 June - Henry VIII and Catherine Howard set off on ProgressOn this day in Tudor history, 30th June 1541, Henry VIII and his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, set off on their progress to the north of England.
Why did Henry VIII choose to go to the North? Find out in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/7fK7uUiUICQ
For a more detailed video, see https://youtu.be/YJqgOXlqxYo
Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many oth...2021-06-3000 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway25 June - Catherine of Aragon and Prince Henry are betrothedOn 25th June 1503, the widowed Catherine of Aragon got betrothed to Prince Henry, second son of King Henry VII.
Find out more about this, the plans for their marriage, and what happened, in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/kRs2BF0iI0g
Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused...2021-06-2500 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway15 June - Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII's illegitimate son15th June 1519 is the traditional birthdate of King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy.
Find out a bit more about Fitzroy in this latest edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/oiyLhKje29k
2021-06-1500 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway21 Interesting Facts about Henry VIIIIn this latest edition of her "Facts about..." series, historian Claire Ridgway shares 21 interesting facts about the second Tudor monarch, King Henry VIII.
Henry VIII is known for having six wives, and executing two of them, and for the break with Rome, as well as being the father of three Tudor monarchs: Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. However, there are lots more interesting facts about Henry VIII.
The Henry VIII playlist can be found at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrI08JG1cwz7UqUYNxFHsPRv 2021-06-1308 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway20 Interesting Facts about Henry VIIHistorian and author Claire Ridgway introduces us to the very first Tudor monarch, King Henry VII, with 20 interesting facts.
Henry VII does seem to be a neglected monarch, as many people find his son, Henry VIII, and his granddaughter, Elizabeth I, far more interesting, but he deserves some attention, don't you think?
You can view this podcast as a video here:
https://youtu.be/NpoqIccMH7M
Claire recommends the books Winter King by Thomas Penn and Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick by Nathem Amin.
2021-05-2608 minTudor History with Claire Ridgway20 May - Henry VIII doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet!On this day in Tudor history, 20th May 1536, King Henry VIII, who had just been widowed for a second time, moved on with his life.
It was just 24 hours after Queen Anne Boleyn's execution, but Henry VIII didn't let that stop him from getting betrothed to his new flame, Jane Seymour.
Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused magazines and live Q&A sessions with experts, and have access...2021-05-2000 min
ClaireityClaire's Extraordinary Playlists!Do you feel you need a playlist for a calm study session? How about a nice picnic during sunset? Or do you ever have trouble finding the perfect songs to jam out to on a car ride with your friends? Well, I gotch' you! I've mastered the art of playlist making and decided to describe all the playlists I have made within the past year on today's episode (58 total!)! I've made a playlist for any and every occasion and if you are ever in need of one or are looking for new artists to discover check out my Spotify...2021-05-0354 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDid Henry VIII and Francis I really wrestle?Thank you to Leah for her excellent question regarding a scene from Showtime's "The Tudors" series in which Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII challenges Emmanuel Leconte as Francis I to a wrestling match at the Field of Cloth of Gold meeting.
Did Henry VIII and Francis I really wrestle? And, if so, what happened?
Find out all about the history behind this scene from historian Claire Ridgway.2021-04-1504 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayHenry Howard loses favour, purple fever takes an ambassador, and a Tudor judge and law reporterIn this first part of This Week in Tudor History, historian Claire Ridgway talks about Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey’s loss of royal favour after the English defeat in France, but his children’s joy at the news of him returning home; ambassador Sir Henry Unton (or Umpton) who was killed in France by the "purple fever", and Sir James Dyer, a Chief Justice who has gone down in history as the first law reporter.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/9fV6-17YkJA
22nd March 1546 - Edward Seymour, Earl of He...2021-03-2117 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayA secret agent & rebel, Henry VIII's barber, More's granddaughter, and a Puritan soldierin this second part of This Week in Tudor History, historian Claire Ridgway introduces Sir Christopher Blount, a secret agent and rebel who married his master’s widow and whose stepson, the Earl of Essex was his undoing; Edmund Harman, the man who trimmed and washed King Henry VIII’s hair and beard, and who was rewarded for it; Mary Bassett, Sir Thomas More's granddaughter, who was a highly educated Tudor woman and gifted translator; and Sir John Leveson (pronounced Looson), a Puritan and soldier whose later life was marred by a falling out over money.
You can see this podca...2021-03-1713 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 3 - King Henry VIII is Supreme Head of the ChurchOn this day in Tudor history, 3rd November 1534, Parliament passed the First Act of Supremacy, establishing King Henry VIII's supremacy of the English church and rejecting the authority of the pope.
In today's talk, historian Claire Ridgway, shares what the act said and explains that it didn't actually make him head of the church, just confirmed the fact, and goes on to share the oath that people had to take and what it meant if they refused.
It was an important act in the break with Rome and the English Reformation.
Also on this day in Tudor history, 3rd Nove...2020-11-0307 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 29 - Henry VIII bids farewell to his "loving brother"On this day in Tudor history, 29th October 1532, King Henry VIII bid farewell to his “loving brother”, his French counterpart, King Francis I.
The two kings had enjoyed each other's company at Calais and Boulogne, and Henry VIII was pleased with their meetings. In fact, things had gone so well that Henry VIII decided to marry Anne Boleyn!
Find out more about their farewell, and what had happened during the trip, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Anne Boleyn Files. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/kEPDmMbBGiE
Also on this...2020-10-2804 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 11 - Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn set sail for CalaisOn this day in Tudor history, 11th October 1532, King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, the newly created Marquess of Pembroke, set sail from Dover aboard the king’s ship, The Swallow.
They were off to Calais on a mission involving the Great Matter, Henry VIII's quest for an annulment. But why? What would they do there? Who would they meet?
Find out more about this trip, what happened and what happened next, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, creator of The Anne Boleyn Files blog.
Links to other videos on this trip:
October 21 - Henry VIII leaves Anne Boleyn behind...2020-10-1104 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 8 - Henry VIII forces Princess Mary to write lettersOn this day in Tudor history, 8th October 1536, while the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion was getting underway in Lincolnshire and spreading to Yorkshire, Henry VIII wasn’t only issuing orders regarding the rebels, he was also issuing orders regarding his eldest daughter.
Henry and Mary had recently reconciled after Mary had finally submitted to him and recognised his supremacy and her illegitimate status. It was something that cost Mary dearly, but it did mend her relationship with her father and allow her back at court.
But then Henry VIII put more pressure on his daughter by forcing her to write to t...2020-10-0805 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 2 - Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, sets sail for FranceOn this day in Tudor history, 2nd October 1514, eighteen-year-old Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII, set off from Dover to sail to France to marry fifty-two-year-old King Louis XII of France.
Things hadn't gone to plan with the scheduled sailing, due to bad weather, and Mary encountered rough seas on her journey too.
Find out about the arrangements for the journey, who was at Dover, Mary's crossing to Boulogne, and what happened next, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
You can see this podcast...2020-10-0205 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 30 - A victorious Henry VIII returns to EnglandOn this day in Tudor history, 30th September 1544, fifty-three-year-old King Henry VIII returned to England after his third invasion of France and the French surrender of Boulogne to him and his troops.
Hear a contemporary account of what happened during the siege of Boulogne and how and why the French surrendered to Henry VIII, in today's talk from historian Claire Ridgway.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/rWvb9T_05X0
Also on this day in Tudor history, Saturday 30th September 1553, Queen Mary I processed through the streets of London, from the Tow...2020-09-3005 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 29 - A papal legate arrives for Henry VIII's annulment caseOn this day in Tudor history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on the Kent coast.
Campeggio and Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who had been appointed the pope's vice-regent, were given the task of hearing Henry VIII's case for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Find out more about what happened when next, what happened at the special legatine court, and how Henry ended up waiting for his annulment for a few more years, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
You can see this podcast as a vid...2020-09-2908 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 4 - A marriage is agreed between Henry VIII and Anne of ClevesOn this day in Tudor history, 4th September 1539, William, Duke of Cleves, signed the marriage treaty promising his sister, Anne of Cleves, in marriage to King Henry VIII.
Anne would, of course, become Henry VIII's fourth wife.
Find out all about the marriage agreement and its terms, and what happened next, 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/WPs_rlPhg8I
Also on this day in Tudor history, 4th September 1588, Robert Dudley, E...2020-09-0405 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayAugust 17 - Henry VIII's Latin secretary dies of sweating sickness
On this day in Tudor history, 17th August 1517, Italian humanist scholar, cleric and poet, Andreas Ammonius died in London from sweating sickness. He was laid to rest at St Stephen's, Westminster.
Ammonius had also served Henry VIII as his Latin secretary and was a great friend of the famous humanist scholar, Erasmus. Find out more about Ammonius and the sweating sickness epidemic which caused his death in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
What was sweating sickness? - https://youtu.be/qwSjvIixzP8
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link...2020-08-1705 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJuly 31 - Henry Grey, father of Lady Jane Grey, is released from the TowerOn this day in Tudor history, 31st July 1553, Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, was “discharged out of the Tower by the Earle of Arundell and had the Quenes pardon.”
Suffolk had, of course, been imprisoned after Mary I had overthrown his daughter, Queen Jane, or Lady Jane Grey, and his release was down to his wife, Frances, interceding with the queen and begging for mercy.
But who was Henry Grey and how did he go from being pardoned to being executed in 1554?
Find out in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society. You can see this podcast as a vid...2020-07-3107 min
Tudor History with Claire RidgwayJuly 16 - The death of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIIIOn this day in Tudor history, 16th July 1557, forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, died at her home, Chelsea Old Manor. She'd been ill for a few months. Anne of Cleves was a warm and generous lady, something which is shown in her last wishes with the bequests to her household, friends and stepdaughters. Find out more about her bequests and her funeral arrangements 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/7fnGH8RBcAk Also on this day in T...2020-07-1505 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJuly 16 - The death of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII
On this day in Tudor history, 16th July 1557, forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, died at her home, Chelsea Old Manor. She'd been ill for a few months.
Anne of Cleves was a warm and generous lady, something which is shown in her last wishes with the bequests to her household, friends and stepdaughters.
Find out more about her bequests and her funeral arrangements 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/7fnGH8RBcAk
Also on this day in Tu...2020-07-1505 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJune 29 - Henry Percy, sweetheart of Anne BoleynOn this day in Tudor history, 29th June 1537, just over a year after the execution of his former sweetheart, Anne Boleyn, Henry Algernon Percy, 6th Earl of Northumberland, died at around the age of thirty-five.
He'd been ill for some time and had actually collapsed after he sat in judgement on Anne Boleyn and her brother, George, in May 1536. But who was Henry Percy and what happened between him and Anne?
Find out more about him in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown". You can see this podcast as a video at th...2020-06-2804 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJune 25 - Prince Henry (Henry VIII) gets betrothed
On this day in Tudor history, 25th June 1503, the nearly twelve-year-old Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest surviving son of King Henry VII, got betrothed to seventeen-year-old Catherine of Aragon at the Bishop of Salisbury’s palace in Fleet Street, London.
But why did it take them until 1509 to get married? What happened?
Find out about their betrothal and their subsequent break-up 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg
Also on this day in Tudor history, 25th June 15...2020-06-2403 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayMay 26 - Henry VIII and Charles V meetOn this day in Tudor history, 26th May 1520, in the lead-up to King Henry VIII’s meeting with Francis I of France at the Field of Cloth of Gold, the English king met with his nephew Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, at Dover Castle on the south coast of England.
Find out more about this meeting and the rather lavish outfits worn by Henry VIII and his queen consort, Catherine of Aragon, in today's talk from historian Claire Ridgway.
https://youtu.be/LeKUWiMh0-s
Also on this day in Tudor history, 26th May 1536, Henry VIII's daughter, Mary, sought the help of T...2020-05-2504 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayMay 14 - Henry VIII's leg problemsOn this day in Tudor history, 14th May 1538, the French ambassador, Louis de Perreau, Sieur de Castillon, wrote a dispatch regarding King Henry VIII having been dangerously ill due to a problem with one of his legs.
Henry VIII was plagued with problems from his legs, leg uclers, from at least 1528 right up until his death. But what do we know about his problems and what are the theories regarding the cause?
Find out in today's talk from historian Claire Ridgway.
https://youtu.be/toBE-1ppOJ4
Also on this day in history, 14th May 1635, Helena Gorges (née Snakenborg), Lady...2020-05-1307 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayApril 22 - Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of CumberlandOn this day in Tudor history, 22nd April, Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of Cumberland, magnate and Warden of the West Marches, died. This Knight of the Garter had a successful career, although he was imprisoned once and upset the king on at least one occasion. He was also described as a greedy landlord. Find out more about Henry Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. Also on this day in Tudor history, 22nd April 1598, Justice Francis Beaumont died after contracting gaol fever at the Black Assizes of the Northern Circuit. But what...2020-04-2106 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayApril 22 - Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of CumberlandOn this day in Tudor history, 22nd April, Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of Cumberland, magnate and Warden of the West Marches, died.
This Knight of the Garter had a successful career, although he was imprisoned once and upset the king on at least one occasion. He was also described as a greedy landlord.
Find out more about Henry Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
Also on this day in Tudor history, 22nd April 1598, Justice Francis Beaumont died after contracting gaol fever at the Black Assizes of the Northern Circuit. But what...2020-04-2106 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayMarch 15 - Henry VIII uses foul language!On this day in Tudor history, 15th March 1532, King Henry VIII used what was described as “foul language” to William Warham, Archbishop of Canturbury. Henry VIII also threatened the poor man, and it is amazing that Warham kept his head as the king was furious.
What happened? Find out what Warham did to upset the king 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/z_7negTJ728
Also on this day in Tudor history, 15th March 1551, the Lady Mary, the future Mary I, caused...2020-03-1404 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayMarch 8 - Henry VIII receives a leopardOn this day in Tudor history, 8th March 1516, Sir John Wiltshire wrote to King Henry VIII from the English territory of Calais warning him that a couple of gifts were on their way to the king from the Duke of Ferrara. The gifts were a course (a horse) and a "lebard" (a leopard or lion).
Exotic animal gifts were all the rage in the medieval and Tudor period and were the reason why there was a royal menagerie at the Tower of London.
Find out more about some of these animal gifts in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On...2020-03-0705 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayFebruary 22 - Marie de Guise, who avoided marrying Henry VIII!On this day in Tudor history, 22nd February 1540, twenty-four-year-old Marie de Guise, or Mary of Guise, queen consort of King James V of Scotland, was crowned queen at Holyrood Abbey.
Did you know that Henry VIII was keen on making Marie de Guise his fourth wife? She declined, saying that her neck was small! Instead she married James V.
Marie was, of course, the mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and you can find out more about her in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
You can see this podcast as a video at...2020-02-2105 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJanuary 19 - Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of PembrokeOn this day in Tudor history, 19th January 1601, Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, died at Wilton, the family home near Salisbury.
Who was Henry Herbert?
Let Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, tell you about this interesting Tudor man in today's talk.
You can see photos of his armour at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23937
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/A6QPy-j-hsE
Also on this day in Tudor history, 19th January 1547, poet, courtier and so...2020-01-1805 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJanuary 18 - Henry VII and Elizabeth of York get marriedOn this day in Tudor history,18th January 1486, twenty-nine year-old King Henry VII married twenty year-old Elizabeth of York at Westminster Abbey.
This was over two years after he had vowed to marry her and nearly 5 months after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Why did Henry VII delay in marrying Elizabeth of York?
Find out what delayed the marriage, and more about the bride and groom, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
You can see this podcast as a video at the f...2020-01-1710 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJanuary 1 - Henry VIII's disastrous meeting with Anne of ClevesIn today's "on this day in Tudor history talk", Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books, puts you out of your misery from the cliffhanger she left you with on 27th December, by telling you all about Henry VIII's first meeting with his bride-to-be, Anne of Cleves, on 1st January 1540.
This meeting between King Henry VIII and the woman who would soon become his fourth wife, was a bit of a disaster, but exactly how much of a disaster was it? The accounts differ and Claire shares with you two slightly different contemporary accounts, one given in a chronicle a...2019-12-3112 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDecember 26 - Boxing Day and Henry VIII's willHappy St Stephen's Day! Happy Boxing Day!
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains how St Stephen's Day was celebrated in Tudor times and why it's known as Boxing Day, before moving on to today's "on this day event".
On this day in Tudor history, 26th December 1546, an ill Henry VIII made some changes to his will in preparation for his nine-year-old son, Edward, inheriting the throne. Claire explains all...
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCmnejkr0xc
You can find Clair...2019-12-2504 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDecember 17 - Henry VIII is excommunicatedOn this day in Tudor history, 17th December 1538, Pope Paul III announced the excommunication of King Henry VIII.
Henry VIII had been threatened with excommunication several times, but his desecration of one of the holiest shrines in Europe was the final straw for the pope.
Find out how Henry VIII, who had once been "Defender of the Faith", had upset the Pope and what had been the final straw for the papacy in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be...2019-12-1605 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDecember 3 - Henry VIII pardons rebels
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd December 1536, a proclamation was made to the rebels of the Pilgrimage of Grace offering them a pardon.
Yes, Henry VIII was offering the rebels "free pardons" for their rebellion against him, his advisors and his religious measures.
In today's "on this day in Tudor history", Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books, reminds us what the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion was about and how, even though a free pardon was offered, prominent rebels ended up being executed.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/4S_zC...2019-12-0205 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDecember 2 - Henry Howard is arrestedOn this day in Tudor history, 2nd December 1546, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, poet, courtier, soldier and the eldest son of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, was arrested after Richard Southwell, his former friend, gave evidence against him.
King Henry VIII had just weeks to live and was increasingly paranoid, so Southwell's 'evidence' was just what Surrey's enemies needed to bring the earl down.
Find out more about the Earl of Surrey's downfall, and how his father managed to keep his head, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, ended...2019-12-0204 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 30 - Henry VIII gets told off by Catherine of Aragon AND Anne BoleynOn this day in Tudor history, 30th November 1529, the feast of St Andrew, Henry VIII was reproached by the two women in his life: his wife, Catherine of Aragon, and the woman he wanted to marry, Anne Boleyn.
Catherine of Aragon was not impressed by the way her husband was treating her, and Anne Boleyn didn't like the fact that the king was letting Catherine get the upper hand. They both told the king exactly what they thought. It was not a good day for King Henry VIII.
Find out exactly what happened with Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon and Ann...2019-11-2905 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 15 - The pope threatens Henry VIII and Anne BoleynOn this day in Tudor history, 15th November 1532, a rather cross Pope Clement VII threatened King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn with excommunication.
Why? Well, because Henry VIII had defied the pope's instructions and previous threats, and gone his own way, setting aside Catherine of Aragon and living with Anne Boleyn. The pope was not impressed with this disobedient king.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown", shares excerpts of the pope's letter, along with an explanation of the context and what happened next.
You can see this podcast as a video at the...2019-11-1407 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 8 - King Henry VIII praises one wife while trying to marry another!On this day in Tudor history, 8th November 1528, at Bridewell Palace, King Henry VIII made a rather strange public oration to “the nobility, judges and councillors and divers other persons” to explain his troubled conscience regarding the lawfulness of his marriage to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares an extract from the king's speech, in which he praises Catherine of Aragon to the hilt even though he'd proposed to another woman, Anne Boleyn. Find out all about this strange situation!
Sources: Appendix C of Geor...2019-11-0707 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 6 - Henry VIII abandons Catherine Howard
On this day in Tudor history, Sunday 6th November 1541, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII’s fifth wife, was abandoned by her husband the king at Hampton Court Palace. She would never see him again.
On the same day, Queen Catherine was visited by a delegation of king's council members and informed of allegations made against her.
What exactly happened on this day in 1541 and what has this to do with Hampton Court Palace's 'Haunted Gallery'? Find out in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
Book recommendations: "Young and Damned and Fair" by Gareth Russell; "The R...2019-11-0508 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayNovember 3 - Sir John Perrot, Henry VIII's son?On this day in Tudor history, 3rd November 1592, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, privy councillor and former Lord Deputy of Ireland, Sir John Perrot, died at the Tower of London. He'd been imprisoned there since March 1591.
Perrot is a fascinating Tudor man who survived being a Protestant and protecting 'heretics' in Mary I's reign, and who was saved six times from serious punishment by Queen Elizabeth I's intercession. Some people believe that this favour, and a few other factors, point to him being King Henry VIII's illegitimate son.
Find out more about Sir John Perrot, his life and th...2019-11-0208 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 30 - Henry VII is crowned kingOn this day in Tudor history, 30th October 1485, Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond and son of Lady Margaret Beaufort and the late Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, was crowned King Henry VII at Westminster Abbey in London.
Henry VII had of course become king following the defeat of King Richard III's forces, and the death of Richard, at the Battle of Bosworth Field in August 1485.
Find out about his coronation celebrations and his mother Lady Margaret Beaufort's reaction to Henry's coronation in today's video from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society.
You can see this podcast as a vi...2019-10-2905 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 25 - Henry VIII, Francis I and a gift for Anne BoleynOn 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...2019-10-2507 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 24 - The death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wifen 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/ju...2019-10-2406 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 21 - Henry VIII leaves Anne Boleyn behind in Calais..On this day in Tudor history, 21st October 1532, King Henry VIII left his sweetheart, Anne Boleyn, behind in Calais while he travelled to Boulogne to spend a few days at the French court with Francis I.
The kings were beautifully attired for their meeting and there was a bit of a bromance, with Henry calling Francis his "beloved brother" and Francis instructing his sons to be "loving always" to Henry. However, Anne Boleyn was disappointed with the situation and you can find out more in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, owner of the Anne Boleyn Files website...2019-10-2105 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayOctober 19 - Henry VIII gets tough on rebelsBy this day in Tudor history, the Pilgrimage of Grace Rebellion in the north of England was well under way, and King Henry VIII had come to the decision that tough action was needed to put it down.
The king had refused to give in to the rebels' demands and they had refused to go back to their homes, so on 19th October 1536, the king wrote to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby, with instructions on what to do. The letters do not make for easy reading. This was the king at his most brutal. E...2019-10-1906 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 22 - Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII
This day in Tudor history, 22nd September 1515, is the traditional birthdate of Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, a woman who would become King Henry VIII's fourth wife and queen consort, but only for six months!
She may have only been queen for six months, but Anne of Cleves outlived Henry and all of his wives, and seems to have had a very good life.
Find out more about her and how she came to be Henry VIII's queen in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society.
You can see this podcast as a video at t...2019-09-2204 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 18 - A victorious Henry VIIIOn this day in Tudor history, 18th September 1544, Henry VIII rode triumphantly through the streets of Boulogne after the French surrendered it to him.
This English victory came after the first siege of Boulogne of 1544 which saw the town "sore assaulted and so besieged with such abundance of great ordinance that never was there a more valianter assault made".
The French surrendered Boulogne on 13th September 1544 and King Henry VIII entered it and was given its keys by his good friend, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, on 18th September. England was victorious but his ally, the Holy Roman Emperor, wasn't beh...2019-09-1804 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 16 - Henry VIII and Catherine Howard get lots of money!On this day in Tudor history, 16th September 1541, King Henry VIII entered the city of York as part of his Northern Progress with his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.
This was a chance for the people of the North to show their loyalty to their king and his consort, and to make up for rebelling against him. How could they do that? Well, by getting on their knees in submission and paying him lots of money.
Find out more about this progress and how the king ended up being humiliated too, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Soc...2019-09-1605 minTudor History with Claire RidgwaySeptember 14 - Henry VIII the shrine destroyer
Yes, on this day in Tudor history, 14th September 1538, a religious shrine which had stood since the early 12th century, was destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII. The Shrine of Our Lady of Caversham was destroyed as part of Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares contemporary accounts of the shrine's destruction, which included details of what was seized and sent to London.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/kIMSN1kR0t0
You can find Claire at:
https://www.the...2019-09-1404 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayDid Anne Boleyn steal Henry Carey from Mary BoleynIn Philippa Gregory's historical novel "The Other Boleyn Girl", Anne Boleyn adopts Mary Boleyn's son, Henry Carey, without Mary's permission; she steals him. But is this storyline true? Did Anne Boleyn really steal Henry Carey after his father's death?
In this latest instalment of her "Questions about Anne Boleyn" series, Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown" explores what really happened to Henry Carey after William Carey died of sweating sickness.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/cDtOHZxRN4w
...2019-08-1715 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayAugust 11 - Henry VIII treats friars abominablyOn this day in Tudor history, 11th August 1534, or shortly before, the friars observant were expelled from their religious houses due to their support of Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife, and their refusal to accept the king as supreme head of the Church in England.
These men were treated abominably by Henry VIII and his government and you can find out about their treatment and their fates in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".
Links to videos mentioned:
May 22 - Blessed John Forest and a prophecy fulfilled - https://youtu.be/o...2019-08-1106 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayAugust 7 - Henry Tudor lands at Mill BayOn this day in Tudor history, 7th August 1485, Henry Tudor, the soon-to-be King Henry VII, returned from exile, landing at Mill Bay in Wales. His intention was, of course, to claim the throne of England and to depose King Richard III.
Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares two accounts of his landing and explains what Henry did next.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/MFXjSkJVi8c
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com
https://www.tudorsociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
http...2019-08-0705 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJuly 23 - Henry Carey, son of Mary BoleynOn this day in Tudor history, 23rd July 1596, Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, Privy Councillor and Lord Chamberlain, died at Somerset House in London. Hunsdon was, of course, the son of Mary Boleyn, nephew of the late Queen Anne Boleyn, and cousin and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, gives details of Hunsdon's background and his rise to prominence at Elizabeth I's court, as well as details on his burial and tomb.
You can find a photo of his tomb at www.westminster-abbey.org/our-history/people/henry-carey
You can see this podca...2019-07-2306 minTudor History with Claire RidgwayJuly 22 - The death of Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII's illegitimate son1536 was an eventful year for Henry VIII! Just over two months after the fall of his second wife, Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's only son, his illegitimate son by Elizabeth Blount, died on 22nd July 1536 at St James's Palace. It was a huge blow for the king.
In today's "on this day" talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown", gives details about Fitzroy's illness, death and burial, and also just how much of a favourite he was with his father.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/Oc...2019-07-2205 min