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.
This show notes page accompanies my walking tour around Norwich. Once the second-largest city in Tudor England, we discover its incredible Tudor history.
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.
In this guide, we travel to Norfolk, a county steeped in significant Tudor history. At its centre is the city of Norwich, once England’s second-largest and wealthiest city after London. Its eminence was built on its thriving cloth trade, and it was here that the Boleyns established themselves and began to amass their fortune. Let’s find out more!
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