The Tudor History & Travel Show

On Progress with Elizabeth I: Norwich 1578, with Aidan Norrie

The Tudor Travel Guide — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast episode, as Sarah travels to Norwich in Norfolk to go on the trail of Elizabeth I, as she arrives at the city during the pinnacle of her 1578 progress. Our expert guide in this episode is historian, Aidan Norrie, whose special interest is in Elizabeth, her iconography and Elizabethan pageants.

This episode features exclusive material that was previously only available only to those in my membership, now shared to all as part of this special commemoration, published on the anniversary of the death of Elizabeth I.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Aidan Norrie

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Making of Henry VII: A Welsh Beginning - Part I

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:32:43 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast episode, recorded at Lamphey Palace and Pembroke Castle. This is the first podcast episode of our two-part series, as we travel to the rugged coast of Pembrokeshire to explore the Welsh beginnings of the man who would become Henry VII. Long before the Battle of Bosworth and the founding of the Tudor dynasty, Henry’s story began in the castles, towns and landscapes of southwest Wales – in places deeply connected to his family and his Welsh ancestry.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Nathen Amin, Terry John and Gareth Mills

Chapters

(00:00:22) - Tudor History & Travel: Following Henry VII in Wales
(00:04:59) - July Tour
(00:07:14) - Tudor 10B
(00:08:50) - Henry VII in Pembroke
(00:09:54) - The Story of Henry and the Tudors
(00:13:07) - Who was Henry Tudor?
(00:15:11) - The Death of Edmund Tudor
(00:17:59) - Henry of Richmond
(00:21:18) - The Tudors
(00:27:11) - Owen Tudor
(00:32:19) - The Making of the Tudor Invasion of Wales
(00:39:17) - Tudor History Podcast
(00:40:33) - The Story of Lamphy Palace
(00:41:38) - Lamphy Palace, Pembrokeshire
(00:46:51) - Lamphy Palace, Gloucester
(00:48:49) - The gatehouse and the outer courtyard
(00:51:23) - The Great Hall of the Church
(00:52:35) - Henry the First in Wales
(00:56:06) - Inside the bishop's main hall
(00:57:47) - The Bishop's Palace, Strasbourg
(01:01:24) - Edmund's Death in the Castle
(01:02:33) - The Life of Margaret
(01:03:37) - Henry VII's bedroom at Harrow Castle
(01:06:45) - The ghost of Robert Devereaux
(01:11:00) - The Black Monk haunts the palace
(01:15:09) - The story of Henry IV and Pembroke Castle
(01:17:11) - A Taste of Henry the First
(01:20:06) - Return to Pembroke Castle
(01:21:03) - Pembroke Castle
(01:22:40) - The story of Pembroke Castle in Wales
(01:30:50) - Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of the Tudors
(01:36:47) - Henry Tudor was born in this castle
(01:38:21) - Jasper Tudor
(01:40:50) - Henry Tudor's escape from Pembroke Castle
(01:43:19) - Exploring Pembroke Castle's cave
(01:45:28) - The medieval castle of Pembroke, Wales
(01:47:21) - Diving into Pembroke Castle's cave
(01:50:20) - How close did the Herberts get to taking Pembro
(01:52:07) - Henry Tudor's early years
(01:53:14) - The Long Road to Bosworth

Peterborough Cathedral and the Final Resting Place of Katherine of Aragon

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:26:35 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast episode, recorded at Peterborough Cathedral in Cambridgeshire. The final episode in my three-part series to commemorate Katherine of Aragon, we discover beautiful Peterborough Cathedral, the site of Katherine's grave. Katherine is remembered there not just as Henry VIII’s discarded wife, but as a dignified, resilient woman who stood by her faith and status to the very end.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Reverend Canon Tim Alban Jones

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:03:55) - The Life of Catherine of Aragon
(00:05:59) - The Dean of the Cathedral
(00:06:34) - The journey of Catherine the Great from Peterborough Abbey to the cathedral
(00:09:17) - The life of an abbot in the Tudor era
(00:11:20) - Catherine the Great's burial in Peterborough Abbey
(00:12:50) - The funeral procession of Catherine of Aragon
(00:14:28) - The Day Catherine the died
(00:15:13) - The cathedral in Leicester
(00:17:45) - The Life of Catherine of Aragon
(00:23:33) - Inside the Norman Church of St Peter and Paul
(00:25:54) - Robert Scarlet the gravedigger
(00:29:05) - Inside St Peter's Abbey, Cornwall
(00:30:31) - Peterborough Cathedral, the Victorian restoration
(00:34:09) - Baldacchino Pearson in Peterborough
(00:35:46) - The Burial of Catherine the Queen
(00:39:36) - The royal funeral of Catherine of Aragon
(00:45:38) - Catherine's funeral in the cathedral
(00:47:46) - Catherine's Tomb, St. Peter's Cathedral, London
(00:51:38) - Peterborough Abbey, the original building
(00:56:23) - Catherine of Aragon festival
(00:58:30) - Peterborough Cathedral's Tudor Banquet
(01:00:35) - Catherine of Aragon
(01:03:42) - The Tudor History and Travel Podcast

Kimbolton Castle: The Final Days and Death of Katherine of Aragon

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:50:27 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Kimbolton Castle in Cambridgeshire. We discover this incredible building - a former medieval stronghold that became Katherine of Aragon's final residence. Stripped of her title, separated from her daughter, Mary, and pressured to accept the annulment of her marriage, Katherine lived under strict supervision at Kimbolton and it was here, on 7 January 1536, that Katherine died, still believing herself to be England’s rightful queen.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Andrew Bamford

Chapters

(00:00:20) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:04:41) - The Life of Catherine of Aragon
(00:06:17) - Meet the people of Kimbolton
(00:09:25) - Catherine's lodgings at Kimbolton Castle
(00:15:34) - Why Catherine was brought to Kimbolton
(00:16:58) - The Crisis of Catherine of Aragon
(00:25:26) - Catherine the Great and the Right to Queen
(00:28:02) - The best light in the apartment
(00:29:37) - Kimbolton Castle, Buckinghamshire
(00:33:32) - Two staunch supporters of Catherine the Great
(00:35:24) - The King's Visit to Catherine the Queen
(00:41:23) - The Great Hall of Port Collis
(00:43:39) - The Castle of Bamborough, Catherine's Chambers
(00:47:44) - The Queen's Room, Kimbolton
(00:49:35) - The Life of Catherine of Castile
(00:57:33) - The Life of Catherine the Queen
(00:59:03) - Walking through the chapel at Kimbolton
(01:02:07) - The Catherine of Aragon Chapel
(01:08:56) - Visit Kimbolton Castle
(01:12:14) - The Tudor History and Travel Podcast

Buckden Palace & The Most Obstinate Woman That May Be

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:59:11 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Buckden Towers, formerly known as Buckden Palace. This medieval fortified house and bishop's palace is most famous for its association with Queen Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife. After Katherine refused to accept the annulment of her marriage and the title of Dowager Princess of Wales, she was moved between several residences. In July 1533, she was brought to Buckden Towers where she remained in self-imposed isolation. Although much of the complex has changed over time, key Tudor-era features survive, including The Great Tower (or Inner Gatehouse).

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Frances Farmer

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:01:45) - FREE place on our September 2026 Anne Boleyn Tour!
(00:03:45) - Catherine of Aragon
(00:06:26) - Catherine of Aragon
(00:07:39) - Meet the Friends of Buckden Towers
(00:08:33) - Buckton Towers, the Bishop's Palace
(00:14:39) - The Tudor building at Bishops' Close
(00:15:44) - Walk across the moat at Buckingham Palace
(00:17:58) - The Great Tower of Lincoln
(00:22:11) - The Move of Catherine to the Fens
(00:25:20) - The First Encounter between Charles and Catherine of England
(00:31:34) - Catherine the Queen's room at Buckden
(00:37:54) - The Devil's Boss
(00:39:12) - Catherine's chambers at Buckton
(00:42:12) - The Queen's Last Days
(00:44:30) - Catherine the Queen's stay at Bugden
(00:47:42) - Catherine's chapel at Kim Bolton
(00:51:50) - The stained-glass window with Catherine of Aragon
(00:54:01) - The story of Buckton
(00:55:53) - Knot Garden, Queen Catherine's garden
(00:58:52) - The St Hugh Palace Hotel, Lincoln
(01:05:39) - Taste Catherine of Aragon's Castle
(01:06:05) - A Year in the Life of Buckton Towers
(01:07:07) - A Christmas Message for The Tudor History and Travel Show

Little Moreton Hall: The Crooked Wonder of Cheshire

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire. A highlight on any Tudor time traveller’s itinerary, Little Moreton Hall is a picture-postcard building - a charming, delightfully crooked, timber-framed black-and-white building encircled by a narrow moat. Construction of the present hall began in 1505 by William Moreton, during the closing years of Henry VII’s reign. Completed towards the close of Elizabeth I’s reign, the house embodies the transition from the medieval to the Renaissance - a physical record of changing fashions, materials and social aspirations.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Caroline Schofield

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:01:04) - Amber Lynn Tour
(00:02:40) - Tudor
(00:04:31) - Tudor History and Travel
(00:05:25) - Tudor History and Travel
(00:07:18) - The story of Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire
(00:11:47) - Inside the Tudor house in Cheshire
(00:14:15) - The windows of the Tudor house
(00:15:10) - Tudor Castle, glass and fire
(00:17:52) - The Morton House, Cheshire
(00:20:53) - The Morton's Courtyard
(00:22:01) - The Great Hall, Moreton
(00:28:35) - The Little Parlour, Tudor Hall
(00:34:37) - Caroline's paintings in the house
(00:35:21) - The fireplace of William Morton's Church
(00:37:22) - The Morton family became Protestant after the Reformation
(00:42:32) - The Great Parlour, Horton Hall
(00:44:27) - The sacrament of fasting
(00:46:01) - The small Tudor church
(00:48:16) - Little Morton Hall, Norfolk
(00:53:35) - The Long Gallery Chamber
(00:58:30) - The private loo in the hall
(01:02:02) - The gardens of Little Moreton
(01:11:26) - The National Trust's Tumborton House
(01:13:05) - Podcast
(01:15:46) - The Tudor History and Travel Podcast

Tudor Treasures Of The North: A Visit To Hoghton Tower

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:01:24 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Hoghton Tower in Lancashire, originally constructed in the 1560s–70s, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, by Thomas Hoghton. Built on a commanding hill with panoramic views over the Ribble Valley, the building combines defensive medieval architecture with the grace and symmetry typical of the Tudor Renaissance style.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Keith Stevenson and Steve Spencer

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:01:56) - Tudor Tours
(00:04:28) - Tudor History & Travel: Horton Tower
(00:06:00) - Keith Stevenson visits Horton Tower
(00:06:28) - The story of Horton Tower
(00:09:12) - Exploring the history of Lancashire
(00:11:29) - The Horton Tower
(00:18:36) - Who would have been the Prince of the North?
(00:22:36) - Thomas Horton Tower, Lancashire
(00:27:07) - Peel Tower
(00:31:59) - The Horton Manor House, Hardwick
(00:39:43) - Were the Horton family involved in the Tudor period?
(00:41:50) - The Buckingham Room, Buckingham House
(00:45:13) - The state bedroom at Horton House
(00:49:07) - The Life of Thomas Horton, Lancashire
(00:59:17) - How Did William Shakespeare Come to Horton Hall?
(01:03:37) - The Life of the Baron of Walton
(01:08:10) - Thomas the Builder and the Burghley Map
(01:11:42) - Horton Tower: The chapel
(01:15:45) - The Peel Tower archaeological dig
(01:18:52) - The burning marks of the Tudor well house
(01:21:00) - Witch Marks and graffiti
(01:23:55) - The Peel Tower Well House
(01:32:13) - Burn marks on the walls of a Victorian house
(01:35:38) - Burn marks on wood
(01:41:25) - THE PRIEST'S HOLE
(01:44:07) - The medieval rich rooftop
(01:47:20) - Thomas of Horton
(01:56:38) - The Great Banqueting Hall, Preston
(02:05:13) - How St. Mark's Tower encapsulates different themes
(02:05:57) - The Horton Tower

A Tudor Trail Through Norwich

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:02:18 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded in Norwich. We step back in time for a walking tour through the heart of Norwich, one of England’s most historic and fascinating Tudor cities. As we wander through its winding lanes and past half-timbered buildings, we’ll uncover the hidden gems and remarkable landmarks that shaped the city during the sixteenth century.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Paul Dixon

Chapters

(00:00:21) - The Tudor History & Travel
(00:00:54) - Tudor History & Travel: Norwich
(00:03:38) - Return Trip to Norwich
(00:05:03) - Tudor History and Travel
(00:06:24) - Exploring Norwich
(00:10:42) - Norwich
(00:14:04) - Norwich's map of the Tudor city, 1558
(00:15:28) - Norwich's executions, the Lollards Pit and more
(00:18:30) - Robert Kett and the Norwich Rebellion
(00:22:48) - Norwich
(00:26:38) - The Great Hospital, Norwich
(00:29:47) - The Great Hospital, Le Havre
(00:33:22) - Norwich Castle
(00:39:50) - Edith Cavell's grave near the cathedral
(00:43:35) - Tudor connections to Norwich Cathedral
(00:49:25) - Beautiful cloister, blocked up doorway
(00:50:50) - The cathedral and the monastic refectory
(00:53:36) - Exploring the cathedral precinct of St. Oliphant
(00:54:26) - A visit to Norwich
(00:55:33) - Norwich rioting in 1272
(01:03:07) - The strangers who came to Norwich
(01:08:54) - Exploring Norwich's Tombland
(01:12:10) - House tours: Augustine Steward's Norwich home
(01:14:29) - The Maid's Head Hotel, Norwich
(01:18:35) - The Pastons' house
(01:20:36) - Norwich's Elm Hill
(01:28:16) - The Pastons: life on Elm Hill
(01:34:14) - Inside Augustine Stewart's house
(01:37:37) - London
(01:40:42) - Norwich
(01:43:50) - St Andrews Friary, Pontefract, Yorkshire
(01:47:11) - The Battle of Dussendale
(01:51:47) - Robert Kesh and the Norwich Rebellion
(01:57:36) - Norwich's medieval streets, tour
(01:59:35) - Norwich's market square
(02:02:47) - The Guild Hall, Norwich
(02:06:23) - Thomas Bilney
(02:10:10) - castle and St. Peter Mancroft Church
(02:12:14) - Norwich Castle: major renovation project, opening this year
(02:14:15) - St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich
(02:15:58) - A tour of Norwich
(02:19:25) - The Tudor History and Travel Show

The House That Time Forgot: Exploring Haddon Hall

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:39:13 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at Haddon Hall. No ordinary house, Haddon stands as one of the oldest and most evocative residences in England. Untouched for nearly two centuries, Haddon was left to slumber, unmodernised, unspoiled. And because of that, stepping inside today is like walking straight into the Tudor world.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Margie Burnit

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:01:22) - The Rise and Fall of the Tudor Throne
(00:03:36) - Exploring Haddon Hall
(00:04:31) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:06:22) - Taste Haddon: The Bookshop and Studio
(00:07:54) - The castle in the Derbyshire Dales
(00:12:34) - The courtyard of the Earl's house
(00:15:56) - The Norman Chapel, Leicester
(00:20:39) - Plague Village
(00:22:24) - The Castle of Ararat
(00:23:15) - The original curtain wall
(00:24:11) - The Great Hall, Buckingham Castle
(00:29:20) - Tapestry from the Vernon House
(00:30:07) - The kitchens of the 1390
(00:33:42) - Witches marks and cooking in the kitchen
(00:37:58) - The Tudor Hall at Haddon, Grantham
(00:42:08) - Henry Vernon and the Tudor family
(00:46:09) - The Elizabeth Room, Vernon
(00:50:49) - The Earl's Apartment
(00:53:09) - The Woollaton Hall, Somerset
(00:55:59) - The Venetian windows of Gadden Hall
(01:00:29) - Dorothy of Haddon Hall Legend
(01:01:18) - The 9th Duke of Granby's life
(01:03:34) - The inside of the Tudor period house
(01:06:30) - Tapestries in the state bedroom
(01:08:32) - The tapestries of the Manus family
(01:11:03) - Tudor and Elizabethan gardens at Nether Haddon
(01:14:21) - The Don Don Hall: Events coming up
(01:17:57) - Tudor History & Travel: Haddon Hall

The Old Palace of Hatfield: The Cradle of the Elizabethan Age

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:14:12 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this episode, recorded at one of the most evocative Tudor sites: Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. A place intimately connected with the childhood of Queen Elizabeth I, join me, as we walk in the footsteps of Elizabeth and uncover the layers of history here at Hatfield.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Georgina Shaw

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel
(00:01:10) - Suddenly, no Tudor Tour
(00:02:17) - The History of Hatfield House
(00:04:10) - Tudor: Travels in Time
(00:05:36) - The Lorraine Estate
(00:07:13) - Hatfield Palace, the Tudor palace
(00:09:56) - A tour of Hatfield
(00:13:41) - The Tudor palace at Hatfield Park, Buckingham
(00:17:17) - Henry VIII and the estate of Hatfield
(00:20:40) - Mary and Anne's marriage
(00:26:46) - The original layout plan of Hatfield Palace
(00:29:07) - The Royal Staterooms
(00:30:46) - The great hall of the Tower
(00:31:44) - The Garden of the Palace
(00:33:00) - The Queen's bedroom at Hatfield House
(00:36:24) - The Royal School Room, Buckingham Palace
(00:40:16) - The Queen's room at Hatfield House
(00:44:27) - The Great Hall, Winchester
(00:47:29) - Tudor Tapestries at Hampton Court
(00:48:54) - imaginations of Elizabeth's arrest
(00:53:54) - The Queen's safe haven, Hatfield
(00:58:22) - The Life of William Cecil
(00:59:49) - A taste of the royal wedding in 1558
(01:01:17) - The original Elizabeth tree
(01:09:18) - A direct descendant from the original oak tree
(01:12:07) - The Great Hall, Buckingham Palace
(01:15:44) - The Making of the Royal Family
(01:17:23) - James I of England and Scotland
(01:21:49) - Sneak into the Queen's Great Hall
(01:22:51) - The Marble Hall, Hatfield
(01:26:24) - An Elizabethan Horse Painting
(01:29:02) - The Portrait of a Woman
(01:29:47) - The Paintings of The Queen
(01:32:36) - The Queen's portrait
(01:33:29) - The Paintings of Elizabeth I
(01:39:51) - The grand principal staircase, Tudor
(01:40:47) - The gardens of the Jacobean House
(01:42:07) - Elizabeth of York's Ermine Portrait
(01:45:01) - The 3 Brothers Jewel
(01:48:21) - The Marquess of Salisbury's bedroom
(01:50:08) - A Long Gallery in the Royal Palace
(01:54:03) - The Cecil family's love of Elizabeth
(01:55:03) - Hatfield Park: When is the park open?
(01:57:51) - A taste of Tudor life at Hatfield
(01:58:39) - June is here
(01:59:18) - The Tudor History and Travel Podcast

Blickling Hall and the Boleyns: Tracing a Tudor Tragedy

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this special commemorative episode from Blickling Hall, as we mark the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution on May 19 1536. Often believed to be her birthplace, Blickling offers a hauntingly beautiful backdrop to reflect on Anne’s dramatic life, legacy, and tragic end.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Meghan Dennis

Chapters

(00:00:21) - Tudor History & Travel: May 7, 2017
(00:02:31) - An expert guide to Blickling Hall
(00:04:45) - The story of the Boleyn family
(00:06:34) - What was a Yeoman Farmer?
(00:08:17) - The Life of the Boleyn Family
(00:12:24) - The Jacobean house at Blickling
(00:15:13) - The Boleyn House, Blickling
(00:20:33) - The Jacobean house, Berlin
(00:24:01) - Inside the Blickling Estate, Somerset
(00:27:27) - Anne Boleyn's baptism at Blickling
(00:36:41) - The Tudor house, Blickling, Norfolk
(00:40:05) - The secret tunnel behind Blickling House
(00:43:33) - The servants' kitchen
(00:44:34) - Exploring Henry Hobart's Blickling Hall
(00:45:36) - The Anne of the Jacobean House
(00:48:06) - The Blickling Family Room,
(00:50:47) - The long gallery at Blickling
(00:57:27) - The Tudor and Georgian rooms at Blickling
(01:00:36) - Simon Thurley's search for medieval bricks in the Tudor house
(01:06:37) - Henry Hobart's Blickling, Norfolk
(01:08:33) - Anne Boleyn's birthplace, Blickling
(01:11:30) - Tudor Tours: Blickling Hall, Buckinghamshire
(01:13:25) - The Tudor History and Travel Podcast

The Lost Heir: Arthur Tudor At Worcester Cathedral

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:14:55 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from Worcester Cathedral. To commemorate the anniversary of the premature death of Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, I have recorded a two-part podcast series. In this episode, Part II, I follow the story of Arthur's body’s transfer to Worcester Cathedral for burial.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: David Morrisson and Chris Gait

Ludlow Castle and the Tragic Death of Arthur Tudor

The Tudor Travel Guide — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:07:51 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from Ludlow Castle. To commemorate the anniversary of the premature death of Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, I have recorded a two-part podcast series. In this episode, Part I, I follow the story of Arthur's time at Ludlow, and his precipitous and untimely death there in April 1502.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Norico Huriachi

Hellens Manor: A Thousand Years Of History, Mystery And Intrigue

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:51:36 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from Hellens Manor. Nestled in the village of Much Marcle, Herefordshire, Hellens is one of England’s oldest historic homes, with roots stretching back to 1057. With its rich history, fascinating artefacts and centuries of intriguing stories, Hellens is a true hidden gem. In this episode, I take you inside this remarkable manor to uncover its secrets and explore the lives of those who have called it home for over a thousand years.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Sasha Giles

Rockingham Castle: A Tudor Transformation From Fortress To Home

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:15:15 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from Rockingham Castle in Northamptonshire. Visited by Henry VII and Henry VIII and Catherine Howard in 1541, Rockingham Castle was once held by the crown. Originally built by William the Conqueror in the late eleventh century as a motte-and-bailey castle, it was later who transformed into a grand Tudor mansion in 1544. Shifting from a medieval fortress into a comfortable family home, Rockingham retains much of its medieval layout, along with some Tudor features.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: James Saunders-Watson

Bradgate Hall & Groby Old Hall

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:40:04 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from Leicestershire in the Midlands to visit two sites: Groby Old Hall and Bradgate Park. Bradgate Park was part of the Manor of Groby and came under the ownership of the Ferrers family in the thirteenth century. It later passed to the Grey family, and Bradgate Park was the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, the "Nine Days' Queen" of England in 1553. In this episode, we wander the ruins of these once-incredible buildings, discovering their history.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Peter Liddle and James Dymond

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Guardians Of History: Secrets Of The Beauchamp Chapel

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:15:56 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast from the Beauchamp Chapel, part of St. Mary’s Church in Warwick. This exquisite chapel, built in the fifteenth century, was commissioned by Richard Beauchamp, the 13th Earl of Warwick. It contains the effigial monuments of Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick; Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick; and Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Tim Clark

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Story of Hedingham Castle: A Fortress Through The Ages

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:35:28 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast Hedingham Castle, a remarkably well-preserved example of Norman architecture. Its imposing stone keep dates back to the early twelfth century and was built by Aubrey de Vere, a prominent Norman baron and the first Earl of Oxford. The de Vere family, one of the most powerful noble houses in medieval England, maintained ownership of the castle for over 500 years.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Demetra Lindsay

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Exploring Pitchford Hall: Shropshire's Gem Of Elizabethan History

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:40:10 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Pitchford Hall. One of England’s finest examples of a half-timbered Elizabethan house, it is a real survivor, having passed through periods of prosperity and decline. Its current owners have been working tirelessly to restore the property to its former glory. Now a private residence, Pitchford Hall opens its doors for select events, including weddings, tours, and a history festival. Visitors can explore the house and grounds on such occasions, soaking up centuries of English history along the way.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: James Nason

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Layer Marney Tower

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 06:48:46 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Layer Marney Tower in Essex, England. The eight-storey gatehouse is a towering structure and the tallest of its kind in Britain, standing at over 80 feet (24 meters). It is made of the classic red brick of the Tudor period, combined with intricate terracotta decorations, grand doorways, and large windows. Inside, fine wood panelling, grand staircases, and beautifully decorated rooms give an insight into how the gatehouse would have looked in its heyday.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Sheila Charrington

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Part 3 - The Road To Bosworth: Following In The Footsteps Of Richard III

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:25:57 +0000

To commemorate The Battle of Bosworth, fought on 22 August 1485, I recorded a three-part podcast series 'on-location' in Leicester and at the battlefield site.

In Episode 1, we visit Leicester and visualise the medieval city as we go on a 'walk-and-talk tour of some of the most important sites connected to Richard's time in Leicester before the battle. In Episode 2, we visit the battle site to delve into the events that unfolded there and the key figures involved. In this episode (Episode 3), we explore the aftermath of the battle and follow in Henry Tudor's footsteps as he brings Richard III's body back to Leicester, visiting both the initial site of his burial and that of his later reinternment in Leicester Cathedral.

To see a gallery of images associated with this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Steve Bruce

Part 2 - The Road to Bosworth: Following In The Footsteps Of Richard III

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:08:56 +0000

To commemorate The Battle of Bosworth, fought on 22 August 1485, I recorded a three-part podcast series 'on-location' in Leicester and at the battlefield site.

In Episode 1, we visit Leicester and visualise the medieval city as we go on a 'walk-and-talk tour of some of the most important sites connected to Richard's time in Leicester before the battle. In this episode (Episode 2), we visit the battle site to delve into the events that unfolded there and the key figures involved. In Episode 3, we explore the aftermath of the battle and follow in Henry Tudor's footsteps as he brings Richard III's body back to Leicester, visiting both the initial site of his burial and that of his later reinternment in Leicester Cathedral.

To see a gallery of images associated with this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Harry Marr

Part 1 - The Road Bosworth: Following In The Footsteps of Richard III

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:34:31 +0000

To commemorate The Battle of Bosworth, fought on 22 August 1485, I recorded a three-part podcast series 'on-location' in Leicester and at the battlefield site.

In this episode (Episode 1), we visit Leicester and visualise the medieval city as we go on a 'walk-and-talk tour of some of the most important sites connected to Richard's time in Leicester before the battle. In Episode 2, we visit the battle site to delve into the events that unfolded there and the key figures involved. In Episode 3, we explore the aftermath of the battle and follow in Henry Tudor's footsteps as he brings Richard III's body back to Leicester, visiting both the initial site of his burial and that of his later reinternment in Leicester Cathedral.

To see a gallery of images associated with this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Steve Bruce

Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:48:29 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at The National Portrait Gallery to visit Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens, the first major exhibition of historical portraiture to take place since the reopening of The National Portrait Gallery. Focusing on the women who married the infamous Tudor king, the exhibition reunites items that would have last been seen together when in possession of the queens themselves, as well as items that have never been on public display and a sixteenth-century portrait of Katherine Parr that was once thought to be lost.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Charlotte Bolland

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Tudor Treasures At Berkeley Castle

The Tudor Travel Guide — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:38:00 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast in the county of Gloucestershire at the beautiful Berkeley Castle. One of very few inhabited and fully intact castles in the country, Berkeley Castle remains largely untouched since it was built in stone during the eleventh, twelfth, and fourteenth centuries. It is considered one of the ‘supreme residential survivals of the fourteenth century,’ retaining most of its original features, including doors, arrow slits, windows, and even iron catches.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Jane Handoll and Charles Berkeley

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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West Horsley Place

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:21:03 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to West Horsley Place in Surrey, southeast England. West Horsley's history dates back to the eleventh century, with a manor house built not long after the Norman Conquest. The present house was originally timber-framed and constructed in the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries. Later, a red-brick façade was fixed to the original Tudor timbers, and Georgian windows were inserted, giving the house its current appearance.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Anthony Musson, James Clark, Clare Clinton

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

In the Halls of History: A Journey Through The Lord Leycester

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:50:57 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to the Lord Leycester in Warwick. One of the most important examples of intact medieval architecture in Britain, this incredible building has a history that spans nine hundred years. Originally founded as a guild for the care of the deserving poor of Tudor England, Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth I's favoured courtier, later founded a community of Masters and Brethren within the former Guild premises.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Heidi Mayer

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 2: Stirling Castle with Liz Manson

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:59:51 +0000

NOTE: This is a copy of an earlier podcast recording, which has been re-added due to the audio file being corrupted.

Part Two: STIRLING CASTLE This month sees the launch of a special celebration of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, here, on The Tudor Travel Show. Throughout September, I will be publishing one episode a week, as I follow 'In the Footsteps' of this legendary Scottish queen, visiting some of the most historic locations associated with her time in Scotland. Along the way, I will be meeting up with local guides, (many are members of the Marie Stuart Society), who will share their knowledge and passion for Mary and her story. In this week's episode, I travel to Stirling Castle and meet up with Elisabeth Manson, President of the Marie Stuart Society. Together we explore the royal chapel, great hall and royal apartments of the castle. I talk to Liz about Stirling Castle as Mary's childhood home, as well as hearing about the blossoming romance between Mary and Henry, Lord Darnley, which unfolded at the castle in the spring of 1565.

If you wish to read more about the palace and its royal apartments, follow this link.

For up-to-date visitor information on Stirling Castle, follow this link.

To join the Marie Stuart Society, follow this link.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris
Guest: Elisabeth Manson
Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Sacred Splendour: Exploring St. David's Cathedral's Timeless Legacy

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to St David's Cathedral. Home to St David's historic cathedral, the final resting place of its eponymous saint, the patron saint of Wales, it has been a place of pilgrimage and worship for over a millennium. A more picturesque spot for such a venerable building is hard to imagine, nestled as it is in a verdant valley adjacent to the now-ruined Bishop's Palace.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Mari James

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Podcast Extra: New Discovery At Collyweston

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:13:00 +0000

In this Podcast Extra episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I revisit the site of Collyweston Palace on the day of an exciting find that emerged from the first in a series of on-site archaeological digs scheduled across the site during 2024.

Recorded on location from the site, I reveal the team's latest discovery. it might be small - but it turns out to be a key piece of evidence!

To see a gallery of images associated with the podcast, head to the associated show notes page here.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Chris Close

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Incomparable Holbein at the Tudor Court

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:21:37 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. We tour Holbein at the Tudor Court, the largest exhibition of Holbein’s work in over 30 years, and incredibly, all the pieces come from the Royal Collection. This exhibition serves up a mesmerising cornucopia of Tudor treasures, and Kate Heard, curator of Holbein at the Tudor Court, shows us around, sharing some fascinating detail about Holbein's life and work.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kate Heard

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Pembroke Castle

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:00:19 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to Pembrokeshire in Wales. To commemorate the birth of Henry VII on 28 January 1457, we visit his birthplace: Pembroke Castle, one of Wales's largest and best-preserved castles. It was built on a motte and bailey design around 1093 by Roger of Montgomery, a Norman knight and Earl of Shrewsbury. Although Henry VII never returned to his birthplace, Pembroke Castle symbolised Tudor's Welsh origins.

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To explore what you will find in the membership that will allow you to immerse yourself even more deeply into the past, or to plan your next Tudor road trip, follow this link.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Gareth Mills

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Tudor Sites Revisited: Discovering Lost Collyweston Palace & Sudeley's Elizabethan Gardens

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:06:27 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Sudeley Castle and the site of Collyweston Palace. I revisit these fascinating sites to discover the findings from their archaeological digs.

As a Christmas special, this is the full version of the podcast episode. Normally, full episodes are available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To explore what you will find in the membership that will allow you to immerse yourself even more deeply into the past, or to plan your next Tudor road trip, follow this link.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Ginny Cole and Chris Close

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Thomas Wolsey’s Tudor Ipswich

The Tudor Travel Guide — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:08:02 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast in Ipswich, Suffolk. To commemorate the anniversary of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's death in November 1530, we explore the town deeply connected to his early life.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Phil Roberts

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Cardinals, Queens & Captives: Fascinating Tales From Sheffield Manor Lodge

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:11:24 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Sheffield Manor Lodge in South Yorkshire. A once luxurious sixteenth century hunting lodge, much of the building's fabric has since been lost to time.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: David Templeman

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Hardwick Hall: 'More Glass Than Wall'

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 07:35:38 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. One of the best-known and most magnificent Prodigy Houses in England, Hardwick is well known for its iconic architecture: the lavish use of glass, its impressive turrets, and its parapets, embellished with the Countess of Shrewsbury's monogram.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Liz Wearing

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The History of Otley Hall: Intriguing Tales of Spectre & Adventure

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:04:03 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Otley Hall in Sussex. A house of enormous historical significance, the current hall dates back to the sixteenth century when it was constructed in 1510 by William Gosnold, a wealthy Suffolk merchant.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Louisa Flavell

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Surprising Story Behind The Battle Of The Solent

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:20:49 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Bembridge Down on the Isle of Wight and Southsea Castle in Portsmouth. Travelling back in time, we consider the historic battle from both the French and English perspectives.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dominic Fontana

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Launde Abbey & The Cromwells

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:39:19 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Launde Abbey. You can read highlights of its links to the Cromwells, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral’s highlights.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Peter Liddle

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Winchester Cathedral & Its Noble Tudor History

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:36:23 +0000

Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Winchester Cathedral. You can read highlights of its Tudor history, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral’s highlights.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations, planning your Tudor-themed vacation, or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Aisha Al-Sadie

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Blounts of Kinlet & Their Incredible Tombs

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:33:29 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to Shropshire, a landlocked county in the West Midlands. We head to the tiny village of Kinlet, nestled in the rural countryside. Although it once stood next to the Blount's country manor house, today, the parish church of St John the Baptist appears to stand in solitary grandeur on top of a hill surrounded by parkland and green pastures.

Inside this enchanting building are some incredible Tudor tombs belonging to the Blount family. I'm joined by Elizabeth Norton, author and historian, and specialist on the Blounts of Kinlet. She shows me around the church and its connection to the Blount family.

To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

Some useful links mentioned in this episode are below:

Elizabeth's book, Bessie Blount: Mistress to Henry VIII, is available on Amazon UK and Amazon US, and her PhD thesis is available here

You can find Elizabeth on Twitter @ENortonHistory

My blog on the nearby Tickenhill Palace is here

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England members. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Elizabeth Norton

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Henry VII and the Majestic Cotswold Wool Churches

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:41:29 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Cotswolds. An area made rich by its wool trade in the medieval times, wool merchants would often fund the construction and renovation of churches in their communities as a way to display their wealth and status. The churches became known as "wool churches."

Joined by our guide, Dr Samantha Harper, we take a tour around two of the most prominent of these wool churches: St. John the Baptist in Cirencester and St Mary's Church in Fairford.

To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To book your place on our upcoming virtual summit: Your Essential Guide to Coronation: Unravelling The Mystique Of Monarchy click here.

To discover more about Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's 1502 progress, click here

To discover more about Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's 1502 progress, click here (available only to The Ultimate Guide Members).

England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jones

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dr Samantha Harper

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Croydon Palace: Step Back In Time To Discover The History Of A Hidden Tudor Treasure

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:51:04 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the surprising remains of an incredible Tudor building, tucked away in the suburbs of south London. A lesser known Tudor place, Croydon Palace is truly historical building with some fascinating Tudor artefacts.

Joined by our guides, Mary and Janice from The Friends of the Old Palace, we take a tour around the building, now an independent girls' school, to discover its Tudor past.

To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To find out more about The The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England membership, click here.

To find out more about The Friends of the Old Palace and their popular guided tours, click here.

Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Mary Moore and Janice Barker

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Exploring The Stunning Loire Valley: Discover The Story of Château de Chenonceau

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:01:50 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Loire Valley, France, to visit the beautiful Château de Chenonceau. We step back in time, as we tour this incredible building, following the stories of five important Renaissance ladies.

Joined by our guide, Amelie Lanseaux, we head to the tranquil, riverside setting to wander through the sun-drenched rooms of a building that was once home to the French Renaissance court.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page and blog here. This blog is a guest blog by Katie Marshall, while the gallery of images was compiled by The Tudor Travel Guide.

To explore more of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, check out this video.

For Château de Chenonceau visitor information, click here.

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To join the wait list to become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Amelie Lanseaux

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part II)

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:11:10 +0000

This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part II, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that unfolded here.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To read my blog about the early origins of Hampton Court Palace, click here.

To read more about the lost royal apartments, and to view the gallery of images accompanying this podcast, click here.

To purchase a copy of one of my books, with a personal inscription, visit my shop here.

This video details the lost royal apartments.

To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Daniel Jackson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part I)

The Tudor Travel Guide — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:22:11 +0000

This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part I of II, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that unfolded here.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To read my blog about the early origins of Hampton Court Palace, click here.

To read more about the lost royal apartments, and to view the gallery of images accompanying this podcast, click here.

To purchase a copy of one of my books, with a personal inscription, visit my shop here.

This video details the lost royal apartments.

To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Daniel Jackson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Halloween Special - Tales From The Tower of London

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:26:52 +0000

In this Halloween special episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Tower of London, whose ancient walls imprisoned some legendary inmates, including perhaps the most famous of all, Queen Anne Boleyn. Joined by Assistant Buildings Curator, Alfred Hawkins, we explore some of the well-known, and much less well-known, nooks and crannies of this notorious fortress/palace and prison.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To see a gallery of images associated with the places we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page and blog here.

You may also find these links of interest:

This video details the lost royal apartments.

To find out more about upcoming Christmas events at The Tower of London, click here.

To find out more about Historic Royal Palaces, click here.

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Alfred Hawkins

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Incredible Details Of The Past: Bringing The Cowdray Murals Back To Life With Dominic Fontana

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:03:44 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. As Part 2 of my podcasts from Cowdray House, I meet with Dominic Fonatana, academic geographer, and expert in the Cowdray murals. Destroyed by fire, Dominic brings the Cowdray murals back to life. We discuss the fine detail in the murals, commissioned to record key scenes in Henry VIII’s life. Tune in to discover what the murals tell us about the events of 1544-1547.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To see an image of the mural we discuss in this episode, head to the associated show notes page here.

To read my blog about Cowdray House, click here.

To watch the modcast of Dominic talking about the Cowdray House murals, click here.

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dominic Fontana

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Cowdray House and the Curse of Fire and Water

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:31:38 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. I chat to Paul Ullson, guide at Cowdray House as we discover the history of this once splendid building, its owners and how a fire destroyed its valuable collection of precious Tudor artefacts. Tune in to discover the chilling tale of Cowdray House...

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To read my blog about Cowdray House, click here

To watch the video of 'What Life was Like in a BUsy Tudor Kitchen', filmed at Cowdray, click this link.

To find out about events, opening times and general visitor information, visit the Cowdray House website here

Find Paul Ullson on Instagram @paul_ullson

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Paul Ullson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Happy 10th Birthday ’Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn! An Extract from the Audiobook

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:16:08 +0000

Happy 10th Birthday ’Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn'!

An Extract from the Audiobook

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the first publication of Volume I (of two volumes) of my first Tudor book, Le Temps Veindra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn. The book tells the story of Anne's innocence through the eyes of a 21st-century heroine, drawn back in time and into Anne's body during some of the most dramatic and exhilarating times in her life.

To celebrate, I have decided to publish an excerpt from the second volume of the audiobook. I start off this episode though by talking a little about the book and how it came into being before we move into the reading. So, in this 'extra'-ordinary episode, it's time to go on a different time travelling adventure. Grab a cuppa! It's story-time with Sarah...

LINKS TO THE AUDIOBOOK

Audible Volume I - US: https://amzn.to/3Q0bdi2

Audible Volume I - UK:https://adbl.co/3oR5j6F

AMAZON LINKS:

Volume I US: https://amzn.to/3kyXKzi

Volume I UK:https://amzn.to/3OHMzCm

Please note that because this is an unusual episode celebrating this 10th anniversary, the podcast is being made available to everyone, in its entirety.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter & Narrator: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

How to Read a Medieval House, with John Roberts.

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:06:33 +0000

How to Read a Medieval House with John Roberts

from 'The Weald and Downland Museum'

In this information-packed podcast, I learn how to read a medieval hall house with John Roberts from the Weald and Downland Museum. If you want to know more about the ordinary Tudor and how they lived, this episode is perfect for you! If you wish to watch a video recording of this episode, click here.

In order to find out more about the museum, its events and all the information you need to visit, check out their website here.

Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: John Roberts

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship with Siobhan Clarke - excerpt

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:05:50 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we discuss one of the most popular monarchs in history: Elizabeth I. I'm joined by Siobhan Clarke, historian and co-author of Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship. We discuss how Elizabeth used portraiture and miniatures to represent her image and royal authority.

Would you like to find out more about the story of Elizabethan art as a powerful device for royal magnificence and propaganda? Tune in to discover the 'Cult of Gloriana'.

Some useful links, mentioned in this episode, are below:

To purchase your copy of Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship, click here for Amazon UK and click here for Amazon US.

To listen to Siobhan Clarke's previous guest appearance on The Tudor History & Travel Show: King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship with Siobhan Clarke and Linda Collins, click here.

This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To join the wait list to become a member, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Siobhan Clarke

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

On Progress with Elizabeth I: Norwich 1578, with Aidan Norrie.

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:21:10 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah travels to Norwich in Norfolk to go on the trail of Elizabeth I, as she arrives at the city during the pinnacle of her 1578 progress. Our expert guide in this episode is historian, Aidan Norrie, whose special interest is in Elizabeth, her iconography and Elizabeth pageants.

So, why not join us on progress as we explore Tudor Norwich, The Boleyn Chantry Chapel in Norwich Cathedral and Elizabeth's historic progress to England's second-largest Tudor city!

Please Note:This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To become a member, click here.

To watch the video recording of this podcast, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Aidan Norrie

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

K of A: Marking the Life of Katherine of Aragon in Music, with Geoff Proudley

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:08:29 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by musician and composer, Geoff Proudley, as we talk about his exciting new project 'K of A'. Geoff has combined his love of the Tudors with his love of music. Inspired by Katherine's stoicism and strength, Geoff's music tells Katherine's story. Join us as we time travel through music...

To watch the video recording of this podcast, click here.

Some useful links associated with the podcast are below:

To purchase your copy of 'K of A', head to Geoff's website here.

To listen to clips of each track click here.

Find Geoff on Facebook here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Geoff Proudley

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Shaw House: Ambition, Wealth & Epic Social Climbing in Elizabethan England

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:46:58 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, join me in West Berkshire at the beautiful Shaw House. Built in 1581, Shaw House is laid out in an H-Shaped configuration and reflects the grand designs and social ambitions of its owner's new-found wealth. Join me and our guide, Sarah Somerville, to find out more about Shaw House, and its royal visitors.

To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Sarah Somerville

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Extra! New - Tudor Places Magazine with Deb Roil

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 20 May 2022 09:34:53 +0000

This is an Extra! episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, crafted to introduce to you a brand new Tudor magazine that showcases the very best insight and inspiration for learning about and visiting 'Tudor Places'. Join me in conversation with Deb Roil, Editor of the magazine to hear about Deb's personal motivation for creating the magazine and what you can expect when you subscribe - including a regular contribution from yours truly!

There is a 10% discount on the price of a subscription for followers of The Tudor Travel Guide. To subscribe to Tudor Places, follow this link and use the code: TTG10 at the checkout where it says 'Apply Promo Code'.

In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures and top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation, or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Deb Roil

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Glorious Markenfield Hall: ’The Loveliest Place You’ve Never Heard Of’

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 08 May 2022 11:07:16 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I head up to North Yorkshire to see and explore a glorious, medieval moated manor house. Off the tourist trail, Markenfield is described as 'the loveliest place you've never heard of'. Remaining largely untouched, Markenfield Hall is steeped in remarkable history. Join me and our guide, Kate Mainprize, to find out more about this beautiful building.

To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kate Mainprize

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Sutton House in London’s Hottest Borough: A Tudor Place Like No Other

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:53:20 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I take a tour of Sutton house in Hackney. Joined by our tour guide, Jo Nightingale, we look around the house once owned by aspiring Tudor courtier, Sir Ralph Sadler. Sutton House was built for Sir Ralph and his family as his fortunes were on the rise. Described as a ‘small gentry house’ and one that has ‘no direct parallels’, Sutton House is utterly unique.

To see images of Sutton House as mentioned in this podcast episode, and to read my associated blog, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Jo Nightingale

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Battle of Stoke Field: A Battlefield Walk with Kevin Winter

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:23:56 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I head over to the Nottinghamshire countryside to visit the much-overlooked site of the Battle of Stoke Field. I am joined by Kevin Winter from the Battlefields Trust, as we take a walk around the site of the final battle in the Wars of the Roses. Kevin shares the story of the bloody battle, which saw 7000 men slaughtered in one day and brought an end to the Wars of the Roses. Put your boots on, it's time to go for a stroll!

To see the photos associated with this podcast, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kevin Winter

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Unexpected Story of Anne Boleyn’s Book of Hours with Kate McCaffrey

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:11:51 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I return to Hever Castle in Kent, where I chat to Kate McCaffrey, Assistant Curator. We discuss a very special project that Kate has been working on: the study of Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours. Kate shares some spectacular and unexpected findings that tell us more about what happened to Anne's book, and how a network of Kentish women treasured her memory.

To watch my video with Kate where we discuss the secrets of Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Kate McCaffrey

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Other Anne of Hever with Dr Owen Emmerson

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:57:38 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Dr Owen Emmerson, Castle Historian and Assistant Co-Curator at Hever Castle. Recorded during my visit to the castle back in July 2021, we talk about Anne of Cleves' time at Hever. We re-imagine how the castle would have looked during her occupancy and how she might have spent her time there. Also, we explore the Wyatt rebellion, spawned at nearby Allington Castle, and reflect how it brought Anne, dangerously close to ruin.

Note: If you want to see this interview, including footage of the castle and the two portraits of Anne discussed in the podcast, visit my YouTube channel: 'Tudor Talk' and be among the first to subscribe! You can find the video by following this link.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Dr Owen Emmerson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Royal Manor of Woodstock: Pleasure Palace and Doleful Prison

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:08:00 +0000

This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show takes us back to a misty Autumn day when I headed over to Blenheim Park and Palace in Oxfordshire. Today a fine baroque building stands on a site that was once home to The Royal Manor of Woodstock, a medieval and Tudor hunting park. The manor provided lodgings for royal progress, and was the site of Queen Elizabeth's imprisonment before her ascension to the throne. Join me as I explore the site of this lost royal palace.

There is a blog page here detailing more about how the palace looked during the Tudor period and my surprising discovery related to the place of Elizabeth's imprisonment.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Antonia Keaney

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Shaping Femininity with Sarah Bendall

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:37:00 +0000

Please Note: ADULT CONTENT IS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Sarah Bendall, a material culture historian. We place the undergarments of early modern women under the spotlight. Want to know why men were suspicious of women's farthingales and why busks led a double life, imbued with erotic connotations? Well, if you have ever been curious to sort your bum rolls from your wheel farthingales, your 'bodies' from your 'stays', this month's podcast is for you!

Sarah Bendall has dedicated her academic career to researching these garments and their social and cultural importance. Her new book, 'Shaping Femininity: Foundation Garments, the Body and Women in Early Modern England' takes a deep dive into this fascinating topic.

To read the blog associated with this podcast, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Sarah Bendall

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Mary Rose: Splendour, Sinking and Salvage

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:38:53 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Dr. Alexzandra Hildred and John Seager. During my guided tour of the Mary Rose Museum, we discover the story of the Mary Rose and her thirty-four-year history as a successful warship before her fateful sinking in 1545. As we tour the museum, we discuss some of the wonderful artefacts from the ship, each with its unique and fascinating story giving us a snapshot into the lives of the men on board the Mary Rose.

There is a show notes page with images taken during my visit to the ship and several artefacts associated with this podcast. If you wish to view it, follow this link.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Dr. Alexzandra Hildred and John Seager

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Travel Essentials: Winter & The Christmas Season In The UK

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:37:37 +0000

If you are someone who loves to pack your bags and hit the road to see your Tudor history and want loads of inspiration and top tips for travelling and visiting historic locations here in the UK, then this show is for you.

In this episode of Travel Essentials, I chat with Philippa Brewell from British History Tours about visiting the UK in the winter and during the festive season. We make sure you're prepared for the Great British weather, and we share our tips for visiting some beautiful, festive Tudor locations. Later in the show, I'm joined by Deb Roil from Tudor Times, as she tells us about one of her favourite Tudor places to stay. The accompanying show notes can be found here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Deb Roil from Tudor Times

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Glorious Gloucestershire: Travel Essentials

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:39:37 +0000

In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss some of the best historic places to visit in the county of Gloucestershire. From castles to Cotswold villages and accommodation, we share our tips on making the most of a visit to Gloucestershire. Later on in the show, I speak to a special guest, Aly Stott, about a truly magical accommodation option. I also share some exciting news about booking an upcoming Tudor tour - check the link in the show notes associated with this podcast for the updated information after 26th September. The show notes can be found here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Ali Stott

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Knole Revisited & The Tudors in Love: Featuring Julie Milner and Sarah Gristwood

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:55:13 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Julie Milner, tour and house guide at Knole House in Kent. A grand and impressive house, Knole is remarkably well preserved, with some significant Tudor connections. Join me as I take a tour of the house, discovering how six centuries of history have shaped what we see today. There is a show notes page associated with this podcast. If you wish to view those, follow this link.

I also had the pleasure of meeting with the author, Sarah Gristwood, in the Leicester Gallery at Knole. We shared an enlightening conversation about courtly love and the Tudors and how this medieval idea still shapes our ideals of love today as she tells us about her new book, The Tudors in Love: The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Julie Milner and Sarah Gristwood

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Very Best of Typically English Things to do When Visiting the UK: Travel Essentials

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:31:43 +0000

In this month's episode, Philippa and I chat about traditional English things to do when you visit the UK. You'll hear about some of our quirks and customs as we discuss some quintessentially English food, drink and things to do. I'm also joined by special guest, John Coupland, who tells us about his private tours of South East England, and shares one of his favourite Tudor places to stay.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

John Coupland of John England Tours

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

In Search of Otford Palace: Rivalry, Glory and Ruin with Nick Rushby

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:42:53 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I welcome Nick Rushby, Secretary of the Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust. I chat to Nick about Otford Palace as we uncover its history, why it fell into disrepair, and discover what steps are being taken to preserve its heritage for future generations. As we take a tour of what remains of Otford Palace today, we travel back in time to imagine just how magnificent Otford was at its zenith. Aggrandised to become the most splendid residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, this sprawling manor house welcomed some of the most recognisable names in history.

If you want to view the show notes associated with this podcast, follow this link.

If you want to find out more about The Archbishop's palace Conservation trust, click here. if you want to watch some of the videos of the palace mentioned in this podcast, click here. if you wish to see my A-Z of Tudor Places video on Otford Palace, click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Nick Rushby

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Boleyns of Hever with Dr Owen Emmerson and Claire Ridgway

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:57:05 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I'm joined by Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson as we talk about the release of their new book 'The Boleyns of Hever Castle'. Hever Castle sits in Kent's countryside and is famous for its links with the Boleyn family. As I chat with Claire and Owen, they share the tale of how this wonderful book came to life. With stunning colour photographs throughout, Claire and Owen invite you to travel back in time into the home of the Boleyns as they rose to the pinnacle of English society, sharing their wealth of knowledge to help us build up an image of how the castle looked during the sixteenth century and learn why it was so cherished by those who called it home.

If you're interested in seeing an excerpt of the video version of this podcast, please click here.

The links to buy a copy of 'The Boleyn's of Hever Castle' from Amazon or Hever's online shop are below:

Amazon UK

Amazon US

Hever Castle online shop

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Your Guide to Getting Around the UK: Travel Essentials

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:14:15 +0000

In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss the best travel options for getting around London and the rest of the UK. From trains to buses, to the Thames Clipper, we let you know the pros and cons of each mode of transport. I also speak to my guest, Tony Riches, about one of his favourite Tudor places: Windsor Castle.

The Show notes associated with this podcast can be found here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram YouTube, Twitter and Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Tony Riches

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

BOLEYN: The Musical & An Audience with Jessy Tomsko

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:19:07 +0000

This extra special episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show takes us into the world of musical theatre! I'm joined by the supremely talented Jessy Tomsko as she tells us about her new musical 'Boleyn'. Combining Jessy's love of history and music, 'Boleyn' tells Anne Boleyn's story, with Anne as the central protagonist. Jessy shares her spooky inspiration for conceiving the idea for 'Boleyn' and the creative process behind bringing it into being. She also performs three songs in this exclusive performance for The Tudor History & Travel Show listeners. I was hugely privileged to get an early insight into the wonderful music and lyrics coming our way that so perfectly captures Anne's spirit. I'm delighted I can share it with you in this episode, which is one of my personal favourites to date.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guest: Jessy Tomsko

Singing credits:

“The World Will Know” - John Cardoza
“Talk to the Ghosts” - Jane Bruce
“Holy Water” - Jonathan Christopher

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Temple Newsam: A Scottish Enclave in Henry VIII's Yorkshire

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:11:51 +0000

In this episode, I take my first trip to Temple Newsam, a beautiful Tudor house set in acres of stunning parkland. I'm joined by two guides, Robert Lee and Rebecca Allott, who share their wealth of knowledge on the fantastic history that surrounds this spectacular Tudor place. A hunting park in Tudor times, the vast amount of land surrounding the house gives Temple Newsam a rural feel, despite its location near to the city of Leeds. Built by Thomas, Lord Darcy between 1500 and 1520, join me as I explore this hidden Tudor gem, discovering just what it was like back in Tudor times.

To see the accompanying image gallery of Temple Newsam, click here.

If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Guests: Robert Lee and Rebecca Allott

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Charterhouse: Piety, Power and Treason in the City

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:06:34 +0000

In this episode, we visit one of my favourite Tudor places in London: the Charterhouse. Once a prestigious religious institution, its history embraces piety, bloodshed, triumph and treason as men of God, and men of power came and went, shaping not only its history but the very fabric of the building. The Charterhouse is off the Tudor trail, tucked away in a quiet garden square, with many people unaware of its existence. For an on-location tour, join me and our Charterhouse guide, James, as we explore this wonderful historic building with some of its original medieval and Tudor structures still intact.

To read my accompanying blog to this podcast, and see some images of the Charterhouse, click here.

To book your place on my 'Live Like a Tudor' Weekend, click here.

If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to support my work, why not consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so at various levels of sponsorship. To find out more about these levels here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Shocking Arrest of Anne Boleyn: From Greenwich to the Tower, with co-host, James Peacock

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 15 May 2021 10:27:09 +0000

On the anniversary of the trials of Anne Boleyn and her brother, George, join me and James Peacock, founder of The Anne Boleyn Society, as we follow in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn from her arrest at Greenwich Palace to her arrival at the Tower. We conclude the podcast with our final and poignant conversation on Tower Hill, where those men accused with Anne died upon the scaffold. If you want to see some images associated with this podcast, do check out the show notes, which you can find by following this link.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

James Peacock from The Anne Boleyn Society

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

What to Pack and Tudor Life at the Old Hall, Norfolk: Travel Essentials

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:05:27 +0000

In this month's episode, Philippa and I discuss what things to pack when you visit the UK. With such a variety of weather, we share our tips on making sure you're prepared for any type of weather during your trip - come rain, shine, or snow! I'm also joined by a special guest, Brigitte Webster, from 'The Tudor and 17th Century Experience', where we talk about a very exciting event I am holding in conjunction with her later this year.

To find out more about the upcoming 'Live Like A Tudor' immersion weekend click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Brigitte Webster from Tudor and 17th Century Experience

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship with Siobhan Clarke and Linda Collins

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:01:41 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah talks to Linda Collins and Siobhan Clarke about their new book, King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship, which is due to be released in the UK on 15th April, 2021.

A centre of glamourous excess, Henry adorned his court with tapestries and paintings that glorified him and his realm. King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship guides us through Henry’s collection of artworks and what they reveal about him and his reign in a unique story of art, power, and propaganda in Tudor England.

Described as ‘beautifully written and impeccably researched’, King & Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship can be pre-ordered online – available from Amazon at the links below, and other online retailers:

Pre-order the book of Amazon UK

Pre-order the book on Amazon US

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Linda Collins and Siobhan Clarke

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Decoding Tudor Portraiture with Lawrence Hendra of the Philip Mould Gallery

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:43:13 +0000

In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Sarah talks to Lawrence Hendra, Director of Research at The Philip Mould Gallery, as they explore some of the highlights of the gallery's up-and-coming exhibition: 'Love's Labour's Found'. The exhibition, which opens on 21 April 2021, brings into focus the advances that have been made in 'reading' Tudor portraiture in recent times. So, why not join Sarah as, together, we tour the gallery and learn to decode four fabulous paintings of the period. To read my blog associated with this podcast, and to see some of the images we discuss in this episode, please click here.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. It is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor History & Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guest:

Lawrence Hendra

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Sudeley Castle: The Remarkable Life and Shocking Death of Katherine Parr

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:39:10 +0000

In this episode, Sarah chats to Derek Maddox, Archivist at Sudeley Castle, as they explore the castle and its association with the final months of Katherine Parr's life. Katherine, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, remains the only English queen to be buried on private land. She now lies at peace within the heart of the chapel at Sudeley. We also look at some of her personal belongings, which are housed in the castle's museum, including locks of her hair, a tooth, letters and a prayer book. Tune in to find out more about this remarkable woman during her life and at her burial, as well as the shocking story of what happened to her body after death.

This podcast was recorded in Summer 2020. Sudeley Castle is currently closed but is due to reopen in Spring 2021. To keep updated please see the website here.

To read my blog associated with this podcast, please click here.

You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Music by Jon Sayles

Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots: The Meeting that Never Was

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:42:26 +0000

This month, we have an extra episode of the show to commemorate the life of Mary, Queen of Scots who was executed on this day, 1587. On this occasion, Sarah is in conversation with Prof Maria Hayward, from the University of Southampton. Maria is a professor of Early Modern History. In this episode, Maria dissects the complex set of circumstances that surrounded one of the most talked-about non-events of the second half of the sixteenth century: the proposed meeting between Mary and Elizabeth I that never, in the end, took place. Just what were the forces that intervened that prevented these two cousins from ever meeting face-to-face? Tune in to find out more...

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Music by Jon Sayles

What Things Cost in the UK: Travel Essentials

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:08:46 +0000

(Apologies for the sound distortion which affects the first couple of minutes of the show).

Each month, I will be teaming up with Philippa Brewell from 'British History Tours' to answer your most pressing travel-related questions, hearing from a guest about their favourite historic place to stay (or take rest and refreshment) and a couple of highlights of Tudor-themed events, both online and in-person, for you to book into your calendar.

In episode two of ‘The Tudor History & Travel Show: Travel Essentials’ Philippa and I talk about how much things cost here in the UK, particularly in relation to travel. There are also some great tips around how you can save money and pitfalls you might want to avoid as you navigate your way around the UK. Also, I chat with one of the show's listeners, Lisa, about her recommended place to stay in Suffolk, plus a couple of not-to-be-missed events coming up in the next couple of months (March/ April 2021).

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To see the show notes, with the links mentioned in this episode, follow this link

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Lisa Pegg

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Mary, Queen of Scots: The Making of an Icon with Dr Steven Reid and Anne Dulau

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:10:59 +0000

In this latest episode, we commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots on 8 February 1587. Sarah welcomes two guests to the show, both of whom have been leading a project on the 'Memorialisation of Mary Queen of Scots': Dr Steven Reid, from the University of Glasgow, who is a Scottish Historian based at the College of Arts and Anne Dulau-Beveridge, Art Curator at The Hunterian, also in Glasgow. We explore the breadth of the project, which looks at how Mary, Queen of Scots has been remembered and portrayed across the centuries since her death. There is a show notes page on my blog with images and links and this can be found here.

In this month’s TTG news desk our roving reporter from the sixteenth century, Bess Cavendish, reports from the Tower of London, where the sentence of execution has just been carried out on Catherine Howard and Jane Rochford. We catch up with all the drama of the day.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Music by Jon Sayles

When to Travel To the UK: 'Travel Essentials' by The Tudor Travel Guide

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:54:24 +0000

In this first episode of ‘The Tudor History & Travel Show: Travel Essentials’ Philippa and I talk about what to consider when thinking about the best time to travel to England; Natalie Grueninger and I chat about her recommended place to stay in Suffolk, plus a couple of not-to-be-missed events coming up in January / February 2021.

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To see the show notes, with the links mentioned in this episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3qtGzjA

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Show Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

with guests:

Philippa Brewell from British History Tours

Natalie Grueninger from On the Tudor Trail

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Rievaulx Abbey & the Brutal Dissolution of the Monasteries with Michael Carter

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 11:53:47 +0000

In this episode, Sarah goes on-location to Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire, where she meets with Michael Carter, a senior properties historian with English Heritage. Michael is an expert on English monasticism and the Cistercian order. He is our guide as we explore the abbey ruins, its history and the impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries on places like Rievaulx Abbey. Show notes with images and links (including to the paper mentioned in the recording) can be found here.

We also head over to the TTTG news desk to hear about the formal reception of Anne of Cleves at Blackheath on 3 January 1540. Get all the latest on this event from our intrepid news reporter, Bess Cavendish, who reports 'live' from the riverside outside Greenwich Palace.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Bejewelled: The Use of Jewellery by Tudor Men with Natasha Awais-Dean

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:54:18 +0000

In this episode, Sarah chats with Natasha Awais-Dean, an expert on male jewellery during the Tudor period and author of ‘Bejewelled: Men and Jewellery in Tudor and Jacobean England’. We delve into the glittering world of sixteenth-century jewellery and find out how men across the social spectrum purchased, wore and made meaning from jewels.

We also head over to the TTTG news desk, which this month covers the dramatic news of the death of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey at Leicester Abbey on 29 November 1530. Our roving news reporter comes directly from outside the abbey with all the latest gossip. (The link to the blog mentioned in the show on Wolsey's final journey to Leicester can be found here.)

If you wish to purchase any signed books for Christmas (mentioned in the show) or are interested in buying the art print of Henry VIII's Presence-Chamber at Greenwich Palace, please email me at sarah@thetudortravelguide.com with your request.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Enigmatic Cardinal Wolsey

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:38:31 +0000

In this mini-episode, Sarah is joined in the studio by special guest, Professor Glenn Richardson in a celebration of The Tudor Travel Guide's forthcoming virtual mini-summit: 'The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey'.

To whet your appetite for the summit, Sarah explores with Glenn how Wolsey has been portrayed across the 490 years since his death in 1530, from gluttonous villain to revered, international statesmen.

For more information, and to register for 'The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey' FREE mini-summit follow this link.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Tudor 'Houses of Power' with Prof Simon Thurley

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:34:03 +0000

In this month's episode of The Tudor Travel Show: Extra! Sarah is in conversation with Professor Simon Thurley, a pre-eminent architectural historian, specialising in Britain's built environment. Sarah talks to Simon about the Boleyn properties of the early sixteenth century when the family was at the height of its power. She also explores with Simon the delights of his most recent book on Tudor buildings: Houses of Power.

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LINKS:

For Simon's up-and-coming Gresham lecture on the Cecils on 4 November 2020, click here to book your place.

To buy The Royal Palaces of Tudor England, click here for Amazon UK and here for Amazon US.

To buy Houses of Power online click here for Amazon UK and here for Amazon US. To buy a signed copy click here.

For Simon's website: 'Royal Palaces' click here.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Harvington Hall: House of Secrets!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:50:39 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah is out and about in search of the story behind the wonderful Harvington Hall in the Midlands; a very authentic and raw Elizabethan house, which is renowned for its priest hides and wall paintings. Join me as House Manager, Phil Downing, takes us on a guided tour of the hall!

The Tudor Travel Guide news desk is back after its one-month break. This month we check in with the Tudor news from the month of October. We hear from our new roving reporter in the south-west of England, Thomas Jakes, as he brings us up to date on the arrival of Princess Katherine of Aragon in Plymouth on 2 October 1501 ahead of her wedding to Prince Arthur.

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For The Tudor Travel Guide YouTube Membership' Information, click here.

For Lady Kathryn's Renaissance Fayre, click here.

For Harvington Hall's Website and Donation page, click here.

For Phil's The Tudor Tours FB page, click here.

This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Chris Rew

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots: Part 4: Edinburgh Castle with Donal Ferrie and an 'Audience with Marie Stuart'

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:10:29 +0000

PART FOUR: Edinburgh Castle with Donal Ferrie and 'An Audience with Marie Stuart'

This month sees the launch of a special celebration of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, here, on The Tudor Travel Show. Throughout September, I will be publishing one episode a week, as I follow 'In the Footsteps' of this legendary Scottish queen, visiting some of the most historic locations associated with her time in Scotland. Along the way, I will be meeting up with local guides, (many are members of the Marie Stuart Society), who will share their knowledge and passion for Mary and her story.

In this week's episode, I travel back to Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. In the first half of the episode, I visit the castle with our guide for today, Donal Ferrie. Join me as we get a private viewing of Mary's bed chamber and the closet in which she gave birth to her son, James. To see more images of the castle, join my private FB group, which accompanies this podcast, The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road.

In the second half of the show, I am granted a private audience with Marie Stuart herself. As a friendly English Ambassador, I put some challenging questions to the Scots queen. Tune in to hear her reflections on the dramatic events crashing through her life. It turned out to be an 'interesting' conversation!

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In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots: Part 3: Edinburgh -The Royal Mile and Holyroodhouse with Jerry Ozaniec and Liz Manson

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:22:02 +0000

PART THREE: The Royal Mile and Holyroodhouse

In this week's episode, I travel to Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. In the first half of the episode, I walk down the Royal Mile with my guide, Jerry Ozaniec, as together we follow in Mary's footsteps as she made her formal royal entry into the city after her arrival back in Scotland in 1561.

In the second half of the show, I carry on down the Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse, where I catch up again with Liz Manson, President of the Marie Stuart Society and talk about Mary's eventful life at the palace. If you want to read more about the history of Holyroodhouse and the murder of David Rizzio follow this link to read the blog which accompanies this podcast. To see more images of the palace, join my private FB group, which accompanies this podcast, The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road.

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In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 1: Linlithgow Palace with Anne Daly

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 13:33:45 +0000

Part One: LINLITHGOW PALACE.

In this week's episode, I start at the place of Mary's birth, the palace of Linlithgow. Our guide is Anne Daly from Mary's Meanders, who takes us on a walk and talk tour around the palace while uncovering the story of Mary's early life there. If you wish to read more about the palace and its royal apartments, follow this link. To see more images of the palace, join my private FB group, which accompanies this podcast, The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road.

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The Indomitable Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:31:15 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah talks once more to Nikki Clarke, Senior Lecturer at Chichester University, about the fascinating Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond. Sarah and Nikki explore the life of this Tudor noblewoman who, as Nikki states in the podcast, was a 'force of nature'. Listen in to find out more about her eventful life.

The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest August news. Once more, we head north of the border to Scotland, where our roving reporter, Adam Buchanan, reports on the marriage of the young Margaret Tudor to James IV of Scotland.

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This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Chris Rew

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Tudor Miniatures: For Your Eyes Only!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:57:58 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah talks to Emma Rutherford from The Philip Mould Gallery, an expert on Tudor miniatures. Listen to Emma describe the diplomatic and deeply romantic use of these tiny, but exquisite, objects; the techniques used to create them and the refined world of the Tudor miniaturist. How did one miniature change the course of English history, while another reveals the racy side of the Elizabethan court? Listen in to find out more about these intensely personal objects!

There is a blog that compliments this podcast. This a consolidated transcription of this interview. You can also see pictures of some of the miniatures described – and more. To read the blog, follow this link.

The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest July news. This time, we introduce a new roving reporter, Adam Buchanan, who reports from north of the border, in Scotland, where a forlorn Mary, Queen of Scots has just abdicated her throne in favour of her infant son, James.

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This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Chris Rew

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

The Life and Times of Thomas Cromwell: Brutish Thug or Sophisticated Courtier?

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:04:47 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah is in discussion with the author, Carol McGrath, exploring the complex and fascinating man who rose from the backwaters of Putney to become one of the most powerful men in England in the 1530s: Thomas Cromwell. Carol is the author of 'Mistress Cromwell', a novel which explores Cromwell's early years through the eyes of his wife, Elizabeth.

She brings her knowledge of the man and the events that shaped him - and others whose lives he touched - into this lively discussion which covers Cromwell's origins in Putney through to his downfall at the hands of his enemies in 1540. Was he just a brutish thug or a sophisticated courtier of the day - you decide! If you'd like to know more about Carol and her books, follow this link to her website.

There is a blog which compliments this podcast, exploring in more detail Cromwell's London home at Austin Friars. If you wish to read this blog and see what the Cromwell's city-house looked like, follow this link.

The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest June news. This time, our roving reporter, Bess Cavendish, reports live from the Field of Cloth of Gold, where the first day of this historic summit between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France has just gotten underway.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Mary Boleyn: A Tudor Beauty Unveiled!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:22:20 +0000

In another Tudor Travel Show: Extra, Sarah catches up with Justin Davies of the Jordeans Van Dyck Panel Painting Project (JVDPPP) to talk about an exciting and recent discovery in the Tudor world: the reattribution of a painting from being that of an ‘of an unknown woman’ to being that of Mary Boleyn. It’s a wonderful story of an adventure in time…tune in to hear all about it!

If you wish to view a picture of this portrait and the one of Lady Herbert (mentioned in the podcast) follow this link to 'The Tudor Travel Guide' blog.

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Stories of Hever Castle: Passion, Intrigue and Murder!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 24 May 2020 08:35:31 +0000

In this special Tudor Travel Show: Extra, Sarah welcomes back an old friend of the show, Owen Emmerson, House manager at Hever Castle. Owen is currently researching a new book on the social history of the castle and in this episode, we take a stroll through Hever's timeline, from the Tudors to the twentieth century, to hear tales of passion, intrigue and murder!

If you want to watch a tour of Hever Castle from 2019, with Owen Emmerson as our guide, then follow this link.to the Tudor Travel Guide's YouTube channel.

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This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Presenter: Sarah Morris

Eltham Palace: London's Royal, Tudor Nursery

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 17 May 2020 08:18:07 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah travels to Eltham palace in Kent, once a grand medieval palace and Tudor royal nursery. We go on a guided tour of the old palace accompanied by Jeremy Ashbee, Head Curator at English Heritage, and hear about the history of the buildings and some of the people and events associated with Eltham. There is a blog to accompany this podcast, which includes some pictures taken of the building during the visit. You can read it here.

The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest May news from the sixteenth-century. On this occasion, our roving reporter is live outside the Tower of London to witness the shocking events surrounding the arrest of Anne Boleyn on 2 May 1536.

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This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Sarah Morris

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Margaret Beaufort's Lost Palace at Collyweston and the Glory of Tudor Tents

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:10:11 +0000

Last year, The Tudor Travel Show covered the archaeological excavations going on to locate the original position of the now lost palace of Collyweston, in Northamptonshire. In this month's episode, we revisit Collyweston, the Midlands home of Margaret Beaufort, to hear from Rachel Delman, Lecturer in History at York University, about how the palace appeared and was used by Margaret in its hey-day. There is an abbreviated transcript of this chat available on the blog.

In the second half of the episode, Sarah chats with Alden Gregory, Curator of Historic Buildings at Historic Royal Palaces about what turns out to be a fascinating subject: Tudor tents! Alden has been involved in the recreation of part of a royal, Tudor tent, due to be included in the 'Gold and Glory' exhibition at Hampton Court to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold. Learn about these mini-palaces and how they were used by the Tudor court.

(Please note that this was recorded just as lockdown was getting underway in the UK and so the exhibition has had to be delayed until later - hopefully!)

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest April news from the sixteenth-century. On this occasion, our roving reporter is live at Greenwich Palace, where Anne Boleyn has just been presented as queen on East Eve, 12 April 1533.…

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Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

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Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Sarah Morris

William Cecil, Theobalds and Elizabeth I: Power and Prestige in Elizabethan England

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:38:52 +0000

In March’s episode of the Tudor Travel Show, we focus on William Cecil Lord, Burghley in this, the 500th anniversary of his birth year. To kick-off, Sarah chats with Emily Cole of Historic England about one of William Cecil’s most ostentatious architectural projects that set a trend for house building in Elizabethan England: Theobalds in Hertfordshire. There is also a blog: Theobalds: A Hollywood Starlet of the Elizabethan Age, written recently to accompany this interview. You can view it here.

Continuing our theme, I explore the life of William Cecil with Prof Sue Doran of the University of Oxford, an expert on Elizabeth and her circle. We tap into that expertise to explore the relationship between William Cecil and his royal mistress. There is a blog to accompany this podcast. Click here to read a transcript of the interview.

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest March news from the sixteenth-century. On this occasion, our roving reporter comes live from outside the gates of Richmond Palace where the death of England’s longest-reigning monarch to date, Elizabeth I, has just been announced…

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This podcast now has an accompanying closed Facebook group, dedicated to discussing the places and artefacts discussed in each episode. it is also a place to ask your fellow Tudor time travellers questions about visiting Tudor locations or planning your Tudor-themed vacation or sharing your top tips to help others get the most out of their Tudor adventures on the road. Go to The Tudor Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.

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Credits:

Presenter: Sarah Morris

Music by Jon Sayles

'Trusted News': Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

Newsreader: Chris Rew and Reporter: Sarah Morris

Bolton Castle: The Yorkshire Prison of a Scottish Queen

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:48:29 +0000

In February’s episode of the Tudor Travel Show, we travel first to the hauntingly austere Bolton Castle in North Yorkshire, one-time prison of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sarah tours the castle with our guide, Elizabeth Carter, and learns about the castle’s history and its association with Mary. There is also a blog about Bolton Castle and the Vengeful Prisoner of Wensleydale which you can access here.

Continuing our Mary, Queen of Scots theme, in the second half of the podcast, Sarah is in the studio and talking to Lawrence Hendra from the Philip Mould Gallery in London about a rare, contemporary painting of Mary, discovered by Lawrence just a few years ago. There is a blog to accompany this podcast. Click here to read a transcript of the interview.

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest February news from the sixteenth-century. This time, we time slip back to 8 February as we hear from our roving reporter in the aftermath of Mary, Queen of Scots execution at Fotheringhay Castle.

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VIDEO: Bolton Castle and the Vengeful Prisoner of Wensleydale

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Kenninghall and Framlingham: The Howard Treasures of East Anglia

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:01:24 +0000

In this first episode of 2020, we are going Howard crazy here on The Tudor Travel Show! Sarah is in discussion with Nikki Clarke, Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at Chichester University about Kenninghall, in Norfolk, one of the principal country residences of the Dukes of Norfolk in the sixteenth-century. There is also a blog to accompany this part of the podcast, ‘Kenninghall: A Magnificent Tudor Time Capsule’, which can be read here.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah travels south of Kenninghall to Framlingham in Suffolk, another Howard stronghold of the period. She goes in search of the incredibly fine sixteenth-century tombs of the 3rd Duke of Norfolk and other members of the Howard family. We learn about their history in the area and just who we think lies beneath the tombs from the local guide, Sandra Cartwright. The blog which accompanies this podcast can be read here. If you wish to buy a copy of my weekend guide to visiting some of the most interesting Tudor places in Suffolk, you can purchase a copy here.

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest January news from the sixteenth century. This time, we time slip back to January 29 as our intrepid roving news reporter relates the events surrounding the burial of Katherine of Aragon at Peterborough Cathedral.

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Hever Castle: Festive Tudor Traditions and One Momentous Decision!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:08:18 +0000

In December’s festive episode, The Tudor Travel Show returns to Hever Castle in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Sarah talks once more with Owen Emmerson, House Manager at Hever, about Tudor Christmas traditions and how the Boleyns would have enjoyed Christmastime at home. We also hear about the very special Christmas of 1526, when Anne makes a momentous decision. If you wish to see a video version of this chat, you can do so via YouTube, here. There is also a blog to accompany this part of the podcast, where you can view pictures of some of the rooms and items under discussion. Click here to access it.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah catches up with Eleri Lynn, Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces. Enjoy the fascinating story of the discovery of the Bacton Altar Cloth and why it has been attributed as 'The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I'. Also, hear about the latest research revealing how a piece of Elizabeth's dress came to belong to a small parish church in Herefordshire.

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Here are the links to Amazon (US and UK0 for those wishing to buy a copy of Le Temps Viendra: a Novel fo Anne Boleyn, mentioned at the beginning of the episode:

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Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns with all the latest December news from the sixteenth century. This time, we travel in time to a very stormy Kentish coastline to hear all about the arrival of Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's intended bride-to-be.

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Penshurst Place: The Gift of a Grateful King

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:57:37 +0000

In November’s episode, The Tudor Travel Show travels to Penshurst Place in Kent, the ancestral home of the Sidney family since the mid-sixteenth century. Sarah takes a stroll through the house and talks to visitor guide, Gaye Jee, about the house’s Tudor history. If you wish to see more of Penshurst Place, you can catch up with my story of Penshurst and the Boleyn family via YouTube, here.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah welcomes back Florence Evans to the show. Florence is Director of the Weiss Gallery in London, which specialising in Tudor and seventeenth-century portraiture. Florence talks to us about a sixteenth-century portrait of the boy-king, Edward VI, from the studio of court painter, William Scrots. There is a blog to accompany this part of the podcast, where you can view a picture of the painting in question. To read the blog, click here.

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns, with all the latest November news from the sixteenth century. This time we hear news of the dramatic arrest of Queen Catherine Howard, following accusations of infidelity.

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In Search of the Legendary Wolfhall

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:45:52 +0000

Jane Seymour's childhood home, Wolfhall, is sadly lost to time. Thankfully, experts are able to examine underground structures to build a picture of how Wolfhall may have looked during Jane's time there. In my book, In The Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII, I share more about the history of Wolfhall, and how it may have shaped Jane's character.

To purchase a signed copy of the book, which includes a personal dedication to the person of your choice head to my shop here.

In this episode, The Tudor Travel Show travels first to Great Bedwyn Church, in Wiltshire, to meet with Graham Bathe, an expert on Wolfhall and the Seymours. We learn about some recent research on Sir John Seymour (father of Jane Seymour), which sheds interesting new light on the relationship between Sir John and his daughter. We then move to nearby Wolfhall to catch up on the latest finds from the second year of the archaeological dig to uncover the original Tudor manor house, the ancestral home of the Seymours.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah is in discussion with Charlotte Bolland, senior curator for sixteenth-century collections at the National Portrait Gallery. Charlotte describes the story of the acquisition and restoration of a fascinating portrait of Jane Seymour, recently purchased by the gallery. This unfinished picture has a riveting tale to tell. If you wish to read a transcript of this podcast, which includes many pictures of the rooms, features and artefacts discussed in the show, you can access it here.

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Hever Castle: In Search of the Boleyn Family Home

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:55:43 +0000

In September's episode, The Tudor Travel Show travels to Hever Castle, in Kent. Sarah goes on a tour of the house with House Manager, Owen Emmerson, recreating the Tudor castle as it would have been in the sixteenth century when it was home to Anne Boleyn. If you wish to read a transcript of this podcast, which includes many pictures of the rooms, features and artefacts discussed in the show, you can access it here.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah travels to Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, once the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey. She is in discussion with Richard Thomas, Professor of Archaeology and co-director of the Bradgate Park Field School, about the 5-year project to learn more about the site. Tune in to hear about how the current ruins at Bradgate hide the real truth about the original Tudor manor house.

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns, with all the latest September news from the sixteenth century. This time we travel to Sudeley Castle, in 1548, to hear an eyewitness account of the tragic demise of Katherine Parr following the birth of her first child.

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Kenilworth: Recreating the Finest Elizabethan Garden in the World

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 07:31:12 +0000

In August's episode, The Tudor Travel Show revisits Kenilworth Castle, in Warwickshire, where we hear about the story of the ambitious project to recreate Elizabeth I' privy garden, a project which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Matt Bulford, of English Heritage, takes us on a tour of the garden and tells just how the garden was just so accurately recreated. If you wish to read an earlier blog I wrote about Kenilworth Castle, back in March 2018, you can do so here.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah is once again in discussion with Professor Susan Doran, from the University of Oxford, about a pair of portraits which historians believe were commissioned by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, in anticipation of the historic visit of Elizabeth I in 1575. But why exactly were the portraits commissioned and why is it probable that Elizabeth never saw them? (Note: The blog article accompanying this conversation, including images, can be found here).

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns, with all the latest August news from the 16th century. This time we travel to Greenwich Palace, in 1533, to witness the celebrations taking place in the Queen's Great Chamber as Anne Boleyn prepares to withdraw from the court in anticipation of the birth of her child.

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St John's Priory, Clerkenwell: Power, Influence and Prestige in Tudor London

The Tudor Travel Guide — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:54:40 +0000

In this extra podcast for July, Sarah visits what remains of the old Priory of St John in Clerkenwell, London. Once a place of enormous power and prestige, with close links to the Crown, today its treasures are preserved in the Museum of the Order of St John. With museum director, Tom Foakes, as our guide, we explore the history of the Order of St John, the story of the priory, and reimagine just what this magnificent building looked like in its hey-day, prior to its dissolution by King Henry VIII in 1540.

You will also hear about how you can enjoy the delights of this, one of London's hidden Tudor treasures, including (for summer 2019) a special guided tour by Henry VIII himself.

If you wish to read the blog which accompanies this podcast, click here.

If you wish to find out more about the museum or any of the events mentioned in this podcast, click here.

Kenilworth: The Castle that was Built on a Love Story

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:01:26 +0000

In this month's episode, The Tudor Travel Show explores the castle that was built on a love story: Kenilworth, in Warwickshire. In part one, we tour the castle with Volunteer Co-ordinator, Gus Nasser, reimagining the castle at the height of its glory during Elizabeth I's three-week visit in 1575. Part two follows next month. If you wish to read an earlier blog I wrote about Kenilworth Castle, back in March 2018, you can do so here.

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah is in discussion with Professor Susan Doran, from the University of Oxford, about an artefact which has long been the cause of much speculation: the Chequers' Ring, a very personal item of jewellery once belonging to Queen Elizabeth I. Just what is its story, and who is the mystery woman whose miniature is shown alongside Elizabeth's in the locket? Professor Doran is an expert in all things Elizabeth and her court, and back in the early 2000s co-curated an exhibition in which the ring made a rare public appearance. We hear just what she has to say about this enigmatic object. (Note: The blog article accompanying this conversation, including images, can be found here).

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns, with all the latest July news from the 16th century. This time we report on the dramatic events surrounding the succession crisis of July 1553, and how Princess Mary, claimant to the throne, evaded capture by the narrowest of margins.

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Collyweston: The Incredible Hunt for a Lost Tudor Palace Begins!

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:04:10 +0000

In this month's episode, The Tudor Travel Show goes on location for the first time. In our lead interview, we travel to Collyweston in Northamptonshire to hear from Chris Close, President of The Collyweston Historical and Preservation Society about a new archaeological dig which got underway in May. This is aimed at uncovering more of the story of the now lost palace, once an important Tudor power-house belonging to Lady Margaret Beaufort. The blog article accompanying this conversation (containing images, extra notes and a bonus interview with Sandra Johnson, researcher for the society, can be found here. Details of a special 'Palace Weekend', coming up in August, can also be found in the blog article.)

In the second half of the podcast, Sarah heads off Sudeley Castle, in Gloucestershire, to get all the latest, exciting news from DigVentures, who were just completing the final day of a two week dig in search of a lost Elizabethan banqueting house and garden. Tune in to hear exactly what has been found, and the thrilling plans afoot for next year. If you missed getting involved this year, you won't want to miss this update.

Whilst at Sudeley, Sarah also catches up with Melita Thomas, from the Tudor Times about their latest book release - The Tudor Book of the Garden, which you can purchase here. (Apologies for some minor recording interference during this interview)

Finally, The Tudor Travel Guide news desk returns, with all the latest June news from the 16th century. This time get ready to time travel to Westminster Abbey to witness Anne Boleyn as she is crowned Queen of England.

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The Extraordinarily Human Face of Elizabeth I: A 'Lost' Portrait Reviewed

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 19 May 2019 17:00:17 +0000

In this month's episode, Sarah speaks with Florence Evans, Director at The Weiss Gallery in London, about an extraordinary portrait of a relatively young Elizabeth. Recently surfaced from private ownership, this hitherto largely unseen portrait is hauntingly beautiful, and shows a deeply contemplative, very human Elizabeth, (before the mask of Gloriana was contrived to elevate her status to that of the untouchable 'Virgin Queen'). We explore the provenance of the painting and just what this has to tell us about this iconic monarch. The blog article accompanying this conversation (containing notes and an image of the picture in question) can be found here.

In the second half of the podcast, Claire Ridgeway, author, blogger and all round Boleyn expert, explores her favourite Tudor destination with Sarah: Hever Castle, in Kent. Listen to Claire's favourite things to see and top tips for planning your visit.

Finally, watch out for our new feature: The Tudor Travel Guide news desk, with all the latest breaking news from the 16th and 20th centuries. Enough to bring a smile to even the dreariest day!

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Digging up the Dirt on History at Sudeley Castle

The Tudor Travel Guide — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:51:45 +0000

In today's programme, we explore the exciting new project, soon to be underway, at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. Hear all about a rare Tudor find that the team at Dig Ventures aim to uncover over the course of the summer. Learn how you can get involved, whether from the comfort of your own armchair, or directly in the trenches. Its hands-on history at its best!

We also hear from best-selling author, Tony Riches, about a Tudor location which is both close to his heart and close to his home, Pembroke Castle in Wales. Get all the top tips from Tony about what to see and do if you plan to visit.

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Knole Restored! The Unveiling of a Tudor Power-House

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:53:55 +0000

In today's programme, Sarah talks with Natalie Cohen and Frances Parton from Knole, in Kent; from a Tudor perspective, this was the grand country house of first, the Archbishops of Canterbury, and later Henry VIII himself. We hear, in particular, about a major restoration project that has been underway at Knole. We find out about what was uncovered during the works undertaken, and also about the wonderful new spaces in the house that are now accessible to the public for the first time.

We also hear from Heather Teysko from English Renaissance podcast about her favourite Tudor place to visit - King's College Chapel in Cambridge.

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Borthwick Castle & The Daredevil Escape of Mary, Queen of Scots

The Tudor Travel Guide — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:51:36 +0000

In this episode, The Tudor Travel Guide speaks with Kieran Rose, Front of House Manager at Borthwick Castle in Scotland, the scene of a daring escape by Mary Queen of Scots in 1567, as she fled from those who had turned against her, and her unpopular husband, the Earl of Bothwell. Hear all about the castle, its fascinating history and how you can visit this popular wedding and event destination today. If you want to read more about this location, you can check out The Tudor Travel Guide blog entitled, Borthwick Castle & Mary Queen of Scot's Daredevil Escape.

We also speak to Rebecca Larson from Tudors Dynasty about her love for Sudeley Castle and its close association with Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII and her fourth husband, Thomas Seymour. Follow the link if you wish to read more about Sudeley Castle and the Remarkable Life, and Shocking Death, of Katherine Parr.

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Hampton Court Palace Revealed with Jonathan Foyle & Tracy Borman

The Tudor Travel Guide — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:15:53 +0000

In today's programme, Sarah revisits her chat with renowned architectural historian, and ex-curator of Hampton Court Palace, Jonathan Foyle. In part two of this discussion, Jonathan takes us time travelling and recreates the Hampton Court Palace Wolsey would have known.

In addition, in a bumper packed programme, we talk to another wonderful curator, Tracy Borman. Tracy is the current curator of Hampton Court, and she brings us bang up -to-date with some exciting news about a project underway at the palace to open up some of Henry VIII's lost privy apartments.

Finally, we hear from Natalie Grueninger from On the Tudor Trail about her favourite Tudor place to visit - Ludlow Castle, in Shropshire.

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The Wonder of Wolsey's Hampton Court Palace

The Tudor Travel Guide — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 07:58:15 +0000

In today's programme, Sarah talks to the renowned architectural historian, and ex-curator of Hampton Court Palace, Jonathan Foyle, about Wolsey's Hampton Court; its early origins, the renaissance principles guiding Wolsey's plans for his grand country home, and how more than the fair share of credit is given to Henry VIII for the creation of this magnificent Tudor building!

Sarah also chats with fellow Tudor blogger, Deb Roil from The Tudor Times about her favourite Tudor place to visit - Knole, in Kent.

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