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.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Heidi Mayer Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.   If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.You can find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.  Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Elisabeth Manson     Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Mari James Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com. You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Chris Close Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.    In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Kate Heard Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Gareth Mills Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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. In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Ginny Cole and Chris Close Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.  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. In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Phil Roberts   Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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. 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. In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: David Templeman Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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. 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. In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Liz Wearing Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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. 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. In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Louisa Flavell Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.    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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Dominic Fontana Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as top tips for planning your own Tudor road trip, don't forget to subscribe to the blog via www.thetudortravelguide.com.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,    Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guest: Peter Liddle Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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 is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England members. To join the waitlist to become a member, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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, 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: Aisha Al-Sadie Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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 join the waitlist to become a member, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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, 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: Elizabeth Norton Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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 join the wait list to become a member, click here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Dr Samantha Harper Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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 the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Guests: Mary Moore and Janice Barker Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Amelie Lanseaux Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Daniel Jackson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Daniel Jackson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Alfred Hawkins Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.     Please Note: This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to the show's patrons. You can become a patron for as little as US$1 a month. For more information and to become a patron, follow this link.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Dominic Fontana Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.    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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Geoff Proudley Produced by Cutting Crew Productions    

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.  If you are interested in joining the virtual masterclass: 'Tudor London Made Easy: An Essential Guide to Visiting the UK's Capital', you can find out more and book your place 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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Kate Mainprize  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.    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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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:  Jo Nightingale Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.    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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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:  Kate McCaffrey  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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 BRAND NEW YouTube channel: 'Tudor Talk' and be among the first to subscribe! You can find the video by following this link.   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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Dr Owen Emmerson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.    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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Guests: Antonia Keaney Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Guests: Dr. Alexzandra Hildred and John Seager Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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. 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 visit, stay (or take rest and refreshment).  In this episode of Travel Essentials, I chat to 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 tell us about one of her favourite Tudor places to stay. The accompanying show notes can be found here.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 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

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.   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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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: Nick Rushby Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.  If you'd like to watch the full version of the video, you can do so by becoming a connoisseur member of my Time Travellers Club, click here for some more information on how to join.  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   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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Guests: Claire Ridgway and Dr Owen Emmerson Produced by Cutting Crew Productions  

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Show Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Guests: Robert Lee and Rebecca Allott  Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.    You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   Credits: Presenter: Sarah Morris Produced by Cutting Crew Productions

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.   Thank you to all those listeners who support my work by becoming a patron of the show. I am deeply grateful as it helps me to continue to create great content. If you have enjoyed this particular episode and you prefer to make a one-off contribution, you can do so via my PayPal.me tip jar, Just click here. Thank you!   If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.  You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   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 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.   Thank you to all those listeners who support my work by becoming a patron of the show. I am deeply grateful as it helps me to continue to create great content. If you have enjoyed this particular episode and you prefer to make a one-off contribution, you can do so via my PayPal.me tip jar, Just click here. Thank you!    If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   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  

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.…   Thank you to all those listeners who support my work by becoming a patron of the show. I am deeply grateful as it helps me to continue to create great content. If you have enjoyed this particular episode and you prefer to make a one-off contribution, you can do so via my PayPal.me tip jar, Just click here. Thank you!   If you want to keep up to date with all the Tudor Travel Guide's adventures, as well as 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 Travel Show: Hitting the Road to join the community.   You can also find The Tudor Travel Guide on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.   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