A Tudor Trail Through Norwich
This show notes page accompanies my walking tour around Norwich. Once the second-largest city in Tudor England, we discover its incredible Tudor history.
Glemham Hall
Discover Glemham Hall in Suffolk, an Elizabethan country house with a history stecthing back for centuries. Now let as historic holiday accommodation, Glemham is a great base for exploring nearby Tudor history.
A Long Weekend In The Tudor Welsh Marches
In this guide, we travel north to south through an area once known as ‘The Welsh Marches’. This was the border area between England and Wales, comprising the counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. It was infamous for its lawlessness and, in the sixteenth century, still ruled over by powerful Marcher Lords on behalf of the English Crown.Â
The House That Time Forgot: Exploring Haddon Hall
This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. Left untouched for nearly 200 years, Haddon escaped the architectural and decorative changes of later periods, making it an extraordinary time capsule.
Wolveton Gatehouse
Discover Wolveton Gatehouse in Dorset. Once a grand entrance to the now-lost Wolveton House, this stunning structure is available to let as historic holiday accommodation.
A Tudor Ramble Around Rutland and Beyond
In this guide, we travel to Rutland, England’s smallest county. Covering only 147 square miles, this rural county nevertheless boasts some glorious countryside and a diverse and fascinating array of heritage locations. We discover its Tudor history and connections.
Warden Abbey, Bedfordshire
Discover Warden Abbey in Old Warden, Bedfordshire. This remarkable property is the only surviving fragment of a once-grand Cistercian monastery, originally founded in 1135. Today, it provides a rare opportunity to stay in a piece of living history – combining the charm of medieval architecture with modern comforts.
Oxnead Hall, Norfolk
Discover Oxnead Hall, home to the Paston family from the 1400s to the 1700s. Famous for the Paston Letters, one of the most significant collections of personal correspondence from medieval times, over 1000 letters from that period were found at Oxnead in 1735.
Blickling Hall and the Boleyns: Tracing a Tudor Tragedy
These show notes accompany a special commemorative podcast 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.
Explore the stories, legends, and Tudor connections hidden within this historic Norfolk estate, as we delve into the life of one of history’s most fascinating queens.
The Lost Heir: Arthur Tudor At Worcester Cathedral
This show notes pages accompanies my 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.Â