Blickling Hall and the Boleyns: Tracing a Tudor Tragedy
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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
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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. 

Rockingham Castle: A Tudor Transformation From Fortress To Home
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Rockingham Castle: A Tudor Transformation From Fortress To Home

This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to Rockingham Castle in Northamptonshire. The Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the late eleventh century as a motte-and-bailey castle. In Tudor times, Rockingham shifted from a medieval fortress into a comfortable family home. In 1544, King Henry VIII granted the castle to Edward Watson. The Watson’s have owned and lived in the castle ever since.