Shows
Historical SnapshotsThe Life of Anne BoleynHi everyone,Welcome back to Historical Snapshots Conversations. Our guest today is Philippa Lacey Brewell. Philippa is a history writer, presenter and owner and founder of British History Tours, a company for those who love British History, and British History Events. One of Philippa’s tours is about Anne Boleyn, who was King Henry VIII's second wife and Queen of England from 1533 to 1536. Anne’s life is the topic of our discussion today.Subscribe to Philippa on Substack: https://substack.com/@britishhistoryFollow British History Tours on Instagram: https://www.inst...2025-05-3034 min
History After Dark PodcastThe Howard Horror ShowWhere did the Duke's of Norfolk come from and why were they such bellends?Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark!History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDarkFollow us individually:* Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory* Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant2025-03-121h 12
History After Dark PodcastBlood's Bejewelled Balls-upWas the failed theft of the English Crown jewels by Colonel Blood actually a cock up?Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory * Kat - https://linktr.ee...2025-03-0555 min
History After Dark PodcastEthelred and the Unready and his Viking ArmyEthelred the Unready reigned from 978 to 1016 and has the reputation of a reign full of cockups. Philippa leads the look at his reign including his decision to pay for a Viking Army and also the real story behind his epitaph! Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at...2025-02-261h 23
History After Dark PodcastHenry II and Thomas Becket - A Bad BromanceDr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory * Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant * Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/ This is a public...2025-02-121h 06
History After Dark PodcastWilliam I's Coronation with Festive FiresWilliam the Conqueror's Coronation was a right royal cock up! But why, and what had happened in the 2 months in between William's victory at Hastings and his coronation on Christmas day. Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: 2025-02-0558 min
History After Dark PodcastEpisode #1 | History's Cock Up Series on History After DarkMartin Frobisher hunts for the Northwest Passage. Promising a new trade route. He, his crew and backers get distracted by shiny black rocks. The mission utterly fails - a fluke of timing arguably means it wasn't even more damaging. Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Find out more about us at https...2025-01-2949 min
British History PodcastElizabeth I is released from the Tower, First Vaccination DocumentedIn 1554, Elizabeth (future Elizabeth I) was released from the Tower of London to house arrest at Woodstock. She had been held for weeks despite no evidence to implicate her in the recent Wyatt Rebellion to overthrow her half-sister Mary and put her on the throne. The date chosen was probably deliberate and could have been meant to send a message to Elizabeth that she was still alive only by the mercy of her sister, it was 19th May, the 18th anniversary of her mother's execution at the Tower. The next anniversary to fall in this week is that of...2024-05-1549 min
British History PodcastDid the French betray Anne Boleyn?This is Estelle’s second appearance on the British History channel, her first being in 2022 when we talked about Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, the focus of her brilliant book ‘Blood, Fire & Gold.’ Estelle is back to discuss the topic of her latest book, soon to be released, ‘Thorns, Lust & Glory’ which looks at Anne Boleyn’s time at, and links to, the French court, giving us a fresh perspective and European context to the marriage which split Christendom! **Please be aware there is some mild swearing in this interview** Paid subscribers are accessing th...2024-05-141h 03
British History PodcastPlaces to go to explore Roman BritainWelcome to Tea Time History Chat Live on the British History channel with me, Philippa Lacey Brewell.Today I am going to tell you about 5 of my favourite Roman places to visit in Britain outside of London: a legion fortress in Wales, the fourth largest Roman city in Britain, a Palace, a Temple and a luxury Roman villa. You can also watch this episode on Youtube.British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This is by no means an exhaustive li...2024-03-131h 00
British History PodcastPower hungry and pious? The Tudor Matriarch, Margaret BeaufortHistorian Dr Nicola Tallis joined me to talk about the subject of one of her most popular books, Margaret Beaufort. Margaret has been portrayed in a fairly unidimensional way in popular culture; power hungry and pious with a myopic view of God's plan for her only son, Henry Tudor. In this fascinating interview with Margaret's biographer we learn much more about the real woman behind the enduring public image, a woman who survived the political turmoil of the 15th century but also someone who enjoyed gambling and socialising much more than we ever hear about! Thank you...2023-10-1559 min
British History PodcastThey didn't see the end coming!Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 5 - The Final Episode - They didn't see the end coming! How Henry’s crisis of confidence led to the complete dissolution of all religious houses in England and Wales "Even in 1539, they still don’t believe the end is coming." For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the...2023-09-0114 min
British History PodcastWhat really happened when a Monastery closed?Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 4 - What really happened when a Monastery closed? In this episode we explore what really happened when Henry VIII's commissioners came knocking! For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book...2023-08-3129 min
British History PodcastWhat was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus? In this episode we explore what the Valor Ecclesiasticus was for, why is was produced and the problems with creating it. "If I walked through my town in 1536 what would I have seen? The Valor tells us!" "The dissolution was not a high political story, its value is in understanding what happened in...2023-08-3016 min
British History PodcastThe Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to monasteries being closed!For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with...2023-08-2927 min
British History PodcastHenry VIII's real intention for the MonasteriesFor decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes the received history and its short hand explanations of the process as way too simple and, in many ways, inaccurate.In this series "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," over 5...2023-08-2832 min
British History PodcastCharles II, Jane Seymour and The Peasant's RevoltIn this week's episode: History Anniversaries: * The monarchy is restored under Charles II, 1660 * Henry VIII married Jane Seymour * The Peasant's Revolt heats up, 1381 Join the British History Club at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.You can also give me o...2023-05-311h 02
British History PodcastWars of the Roses and The Battle of TewkesburyThe Battle of Tewkesbury was the last head to head battle between the Yorkists and Lancastrians.As the sun set on Tewkesbury Abbey on the 4th May 1471, the Lancastrian line had been extinguished. Henry VI's only son and heir was dead, he himself was in captivity in the Tower of London and his wife, Margaret of Anjou, had nothing left to fight for. In this interview with tour guide and battlefields expert, Julian Humphrys, we cover the run up to the battle, Margaret of Anjou's role, how the battle was won, and what really happened...2023-05-091h 21
British History PodcastMortal MonarchsUnlocking the Horrors of History: Tortures & Treatments.WARNING: Contains discussions of death and medieval methods of torture and execution.Dr Suzie Edge joins Philippa to talk about how how the body reacts to the execution methods which we hear about so often in British History. It's not all pain and punishment though as I ask Suzie about the so-called, treatments like bloodletting and shaving the head, why these were thought to help, and the actual effect they had. #history #medical #britishhistory .You can get hold of a copy of Suzie's new book 'Mortal...2023-05-0640 min
British History PodcastKatherine of Aragon dies, Whitehall burns and Nelson is buried!Welcome to my weekly livestream, Tea Time History Chat Live and yes, I do have a cup of tea! This week, amongst other tangents, I discussed the death of Katherine of Aragon and how it closely linked to Anne Boleyn, the loss of Whitehall Palace from a fire and the State Funeral of Vice-Admiral Nelson following his body's long trip back from Trafalgar. We also talked about Book Club, which is starting very soon and my interview with Dr Joanne Paul about the House of Dudley (available Sunday 15th January 2023 or right now for Patreon members). For...2023-01-1246 min
Tudor History with Claire RidgwayTudor & Stuart Witchcraft & Medicine Tour - open for bookings!In this podcast, author and historian Claire Ridgway introduces this October 2020 tour that she is co-leading with Philippa Lacey Brewell of British History Tours.
The Tudor and Stuart periods were fascinating times, where medicine, science, astrology, religion and superstition were all inextricably linked, and in this exciting new tour, we delve into these wonderful topics and learn from expert tour guides and speakers. Plus we get to visit some stunning places!
Find out more and book your place at https://www.britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/tudor-witchcraft-medicine, but be quick as our other tours have sold out quickly.2019-08-2111 min