The History of England show

The History of England

Summary: A concise history of England in a weekly podcast. We follow English history all the way from the Anglo Saxon invasions at the start of the 6th Century.

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 274 Not to Destroy but to Build | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:58

When Pole told parliament that he came to build he meant what he said., and would deliver, in part. And join us on Flick Chat https://flickchat.page.link/qUFi2Ss2o8j3fX3k6 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 George Lane D Day by Giles Milton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:17

The story of Commander George Lane and his undercover D Day mission  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 273 Pope II - The Return | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:13

In 1554, 300 schoolboys of London played out the divisions of their parents on the fields of Finsbury. It was an instructive backdrop to the return of Papal authority in the form of Cardinal Reginald Pole. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 272 The Spanish Marriage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:06

In July 1554 Philip finally landed in England, and all went very well; Mary and Philip were married, and were kind to each other, there was a great pageant of welcome in London. Join us on Flick Chat https://www.flickapp.com/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 271 Most Faithful Subject | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:20

Once Wyatt had been dealt with, Gardiner, Renard,Mary - all could see a greater target in their sights. The surely the Lady Elizabeth had been involved, and here was the chance to remove a thorn. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 Intelligent Speech | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:04:54

A conference of podcasters New York, 29th June - including Mike Duncan. To find out more go to https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 270 Wyatt's Doom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:01

Mary faced the biggest challenge to her reign in 1554 as the London Trained Bands, the White Coats, joined Wyatt's army of Kent. She responded like a Tudor appealing to her people at the Guildhall.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 269 Scorn and Ill Will | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:00

In 1553, Mary's real religious policy become clear. More worrying for many was the announcement of her choice of husband Philip of Spain. Some blokes met in a pub to figure out how they could stop that happening. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 268a Thomas Cranmer with Diarmaid MacCulloch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:03

Cranmer's reputation has run from dishonest, ambitious politician to gentle, moderate Anglican. Prof. Diarmaid MacCulloch shed light on the life and motivations of the man central to the English Reformation.

 268 This Hand Offendeth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:11

After Mary rode into London in August 1553, Thomas Cranmer must have known he would be in the firing line - and yet at first nothing happened. And it was his own defiance that caused the queen to take action. This is story of Cranmer's defiance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 267 Girt with a Sword | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:26

Mary was well aware that it was critical for her to establish her right and authority as equal to that of any king; and she consciously pursued that aim. Which did not stop people worrying about her choice of husband. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 266 Mary, Bloody or Otherwise | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:09

After her brave and audacious rebellion, Mary became Queen in 1553. Historians have not been kind to Mary for many centuries. What have they been saying? What are they saying now? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

 Gold. Praise and Glory | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:00

Same Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era - the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit of piracy/privateering thrown in for good measure. To listen to Pax Britannica, follow these links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pax-britannica/id1451859986?mt=2 and the show page: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADL3707263633

 Joseph Lancaster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:18

Joseph Lancaster is little known today, but on the first half of the 19th century his name was everywhere. He was described as 'the poor child's friend' as he made education available for the first time to thousands and hastened education reform

 Elizabeth Chadwick and Eleanor of Aquitaine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:23

Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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