Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

25th January is the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, an important day in Tudor times. It celebrated the conversion of Saul, a man known for his persecution of Christians, on the road to Damascus.   In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains the background of the feast day and shares a contemporary account of how St Paul's Day was celebrated in the reign of Queen Mary I.   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/fTxGWw2BqFc   St Paul's Day 1533 was the day of the official, but secret, marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn at Whitehall Palace. I spoke about it in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/uxPoTtmOPOQ.    I mention Wyatt's Rebellion in this video and you can see my video on that at https://youtu.be/8P_Fhj7t8Bk 

On this day in Tudor history, 24th January 1555, in the reign of Queen Mary I, a great joust was held at Westminster between English and the Spanish knights. It was one of the events planned by Philip of Spain, Queen Mary I's husband, to try and tackle the problems between Englishmen and Spaniards in London. Tensions had even led to violence and murder.   Find out more about the problems, and how King Philip tried to tackle them, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society.   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/0bWU7BmVQc8 Also on this day in Tudor history, 24th January 1536, the forty-four-year-old King Henry VIII had a jousting accident at Greenwich Palace. Find out more in last year's video - https://youtu.be/J7GPXEtMWow

On this day in Tudor history, 23rd January 1571, after dining with its founder, Sir Thomas Gresham, Queen Elizabeth I opened the Royal Exchange in London.  Find out more about the official opening, what the Royal Exchange was, why Gresham paid for its building, and what happened to it, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.   Book recommendation: Gresham's Law by John Guy   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/1FZGLxm2nPs   Also on this day in Tudor history, on 23rd January 1516, King Ferdinand II of Aragon died. Find out more in last year's video - https://youtu.be/MtHhkC2jmi4

  On this day in Tudor history, 22nd January 1554, Thomas Wyatt the Younger met with fellow conspirators at his home of Allington Castle in Kent. The purpose of their meeting was to make final plans for their uprising against Queen Mary I and her decision to marry Philip of Spain.   This rebellion would come to be known as Wyatt's Rebellion, although the leader at the start appears to have been Sir James Croft.   Find out all about Wyatt's Rebellion and what happened in this talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/8P_Fhj7t8Bk   Also on this day in Tudor history, 22nd January 1552, Edward Seymour, former Lord Protector, was executed. Find out more in Claire's video from last year - https://youtu.be/yrztjxs92B0 February 1 - Mary I's Rousing Speech - https://youtu.be/hwf3CbwYjWM February 12 - The executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley - https://youtu.be/qf7up1CHfJA February 23 - What happened to Henry Grey's head? - https://youtu.be/xkyb5qTHSBU April 11 - The end of rebel Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger - https://youtu.be/HCKNH7_NFsU

On the night of this day in Tudor history, 21st January 1543, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, Thomas Wyatt the Younger and several other youths went on a five hour rampage in London. Surrey regretted his actions, calling that night "a madding time", but the king and the privy council took it seriously. Find out what happened to Surrey and his fellow vandals in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, Tudor history author. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/gdmqFS3eQnw Also on this day in history, 21st January 1542, a bill of attainder against Queen Catherine Howard and one of her ladies, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, was introduced into the House of Lords. Find out more in last year's video - https://youtu.be/jxxcTAxn0_k

On this day in Tudor history, 20th January 1569, not long after he'd given the best sermon of his life, Bible translator and Bishop of Exeter, Miles Coverdale, died in London. Coverdale is known for completing the first English translation of the whole Bible and for his work on "The Great Bible", which was put in every parish church in England. Find out more about this accomplished Tudor man in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/-RuTAU73WQg Also on this day in Tudor history, 20th January 1557, Queen Mary I’s pensioners “did muster in bright harness” before her at Greenwich Park. Who were they and what happened? Find out in last year's talk - https://youtu.be/F-lzjLaztQ0

On this day in Tudor history, 19th January 1601, Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, died at Wilton, the family home near Salisbury.  Who was Henry Herbert? Let Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, tell you about this interesting Tudor man in today's talk. You can see photos of his armour at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23937 You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/A6QPy-j-hsE Also on this day in Tudor history, 19th January 1547, poet, courtier and soldier, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and son of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, was executed by beheading on Tower Hill. Find out more in Claire's video from last year - https://youtu.be/2oXbiq5Tj6c

On this day in Tudor history,18th January 1486, twenty-nine year-old King Henry VII married twenty year-old Elizabeth of York at Westminster Abbey.  This was over two years after he had vowed to marry her and nearly 5 months after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Why did Henry VII delay in marrying Elizabeth of York? Find out what delayed the marriage, and more about the bride and groom, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/ZdB-GEwrt9Q Also on this day in Tudor history, 18th January 1510, King Henry VIII and twelve of his men disguised themselves as outlaws, or Robin Hood and his men, and surprised Queen Catherine and her ladies in the queen’s chamber. Find out more about what happened in last year's video - https://youtu.be/ph7t4jFZPKE You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles  https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety  https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/  https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

On this day in Tudor history, 17th January 1541, courtier, diplomat and poet, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder, was arrested and sent to the Tower of London after being accused of corresponding with Cardinal Reginald Pole, and referring to the prospect of Henry VIII’s death.  Wyatt was taken to the Tower and it looked like he'd be executed, but he was saved by Queen Catherine Howard, but at a huge cost. Find out more about what Wyatt was accused of, how he escaped execution and what he had to agree to, in today's talk from Tudor history author, Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/dlEQrkr8CDg Also on this day in Tudor history, 17th January 1569, Agnes Bowker of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, allegedly gave birth to a cat. Find out more about this rather tall tale in Claire's video from last year - https://youtu.be/AVOtEP_alvc

On this day in Tudor history, 16th January 1572, Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, eldest son of the late Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, was tried and found guilty of treason at Westminster Hall.   Norfolk had promised Queen Elizabeth I that he would not get involved with Mary, Queen of Scots, ever again, but it was a promise that he just couldn't keep. Once again, he had become involved in a plot against Elizabeth I and in support of Mary, Queen of Scots. He wouldn't escape punishment this time.   Find out exactly what happened in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.   Here's the link to Claire's video on Norfolk's execution - https://youtu.be/URsHZ5Iif1M   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/lGi8S6H3SVs Also on this day in Tudor history, 16th January 1549, Edward VI's uncle, Thomas Seymour, was alleged to have broken into the King Edward VI’s apartments at Hampton Court Palace to kidnap the young King. You can find out exactly what happened in my video from last year - https://youtu.be/EPxknjmtU8Q You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles  https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety  https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/  https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

On this day in Tudor history, 15th January 1569, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Catherine Knollys (née Carey), wife of Sir Francis Knollys, daughter of Mary Boleyn, and cousin of the queen, died at Hampton Court Palace. She was about 45 years old.   Sadly, Queen Elizabeth I had kept Catherine and her beloved husband, Sir Francis Knollys, apart during Catherine's final day.   Find out more about Catherine's final days, the queen's cruelty, Francis's frustration, and Catherine's lavish burial, which was paid for by the queen, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/LPq30SRVnes   Also on this day in Tudor history, 15th January 1559, Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey. Here is the link to my talk on the coronation - https://youtu.be/oejNK0u49qU   You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles  https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety  https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/  https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

On this day in Tudor history, 14th January 1589, physician Francis Kett, was burned for heresy near Norwich Castle.    A local minister described him as "leaping and dancing" in the fire, clapping his hand and praising God right up to the end. A courageous man.   But how did Francis Kett come to this awful end?   Find out more about this doctor, priest and condemned heretic in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.   You can read the charges laid against Francis Kett at https://sourcetext.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/greene_01.pdf - appendix B, p. 259.   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/hgwEQnfpkxs   Also on this day in Tudor history, 14th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I left the Tower for her eve of coronation procession through the streets of London. Here's a link to last year’s talk on her coronation procession and all the pageants and celebrations that were part of it - https://youtu.be/qltgENLUJLk    You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles  https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety  https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/  https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

On this day in Tudor history, 13th January 1599, Elizabethan poet and administrator in Ireland, Edmund Spenser, died in Westminster. He was described as "the prince of poets in his time" and is best known for his allegorical poem in praise of Elizabeth I, "The Faerie Queene".   But, did you know that he also upset William Cecil twice and that his most famous work is actually unfinished?   Find out more about Edmund Spenser in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/QmtPkSctg4c   Read Volume 1 of Spenser’s The Faerie Queene at https://archive.org/details/faeriequeene01spen/page/n6    Also on this day in Tudor history, 13th January 1547, poet and soldier, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, was tried at Guildhall, found guilty and sentenced to death. Find out why and what happened in my video from last year - https://youtu.be/x9oMnRRIY9g    You can find Claire at: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com  https://www.tudorsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/ https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles  https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety  https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/  https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/  

On this day in Tudor history, Thursday 12th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I travelled by barge from Whitehall to the Tower of London to prepare for her coronation, which was due to take place on the 15th January. Of course, her journey wasn't a low key one in a normal river barge, it was a lavish one with decorated barges, music and the usual artillery fire. Find out all about this river procession in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/zrFCkpxXDvU Here are links to the videos mentioned:January 14 - Elizabeth I's coronation procession - https://youtu.be/qltgENLUJLkJanuary 15 - Elizabeth I's coronation - https://youtu.be/oejNK0u49qU  Also on this day in Tudor history, 12th January 1510, Henry VIII jousted for the first time as king. He and his good friend, William Compton, jousted in disguise, and there was panic when one of them was injured. Find out more in last year's video - https://youtu.be/paalH_oJQ8s

On this day in Tudor history, 11th January 1579, courtier, Member of Parliament, Lord of Misrule and poet, George Ferrers, was buried at Flamstead, Hertfordshire.    Ferrers was a rather colourful Tudor character. He caused a stir when he was arrested on his way to the House of Commons (the Ferrers' Case), he was Lord of Misrule on several occasions and led a huge procession into London, and he had a hand in the arrest of John Dee. And that's not all!   Find out all about George Ferrers in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History".   You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/JymzFhm6AZs   The account of Ferrers' arrest - https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/parliamentwork/offices-and-ceremonies/collections/serjeant-at-arms/ferrers/y, 11th January 1569, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the first recorded lottery was drawn at St Paul's Cathedral. Here's a link to Claire's talk from last year to find out all about it - https://youtu.be/a_-XqukRpgk