February 2 - Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell

February 2 - Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell

On this day in Tudor history, 2nd February 1550, Sir Francis Bryan, died suddenly in Ireland. He was a rather colourful Tudor character, known as much for his drinking, gambling and all-round bad behaviour, as his diplomacy, royal favour and gift for poetry. Find out more about this one-eyed courtier and his nickname, "the vicar of hell", in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. Book recommendation: Sir Francis Bryan, Henry VIII's most notorious ambassador, by Sarah-Beth Watkins. Today is also Candlemas, and you can find out more about that feast day and how it was celebrated in Tudor times in Claire's video from last year - https://youtu.be/sXj14xV4gCE

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The Tudors in their own words - Sir Philip Sidney

The Tudors in their own words - Sir Philip Sidney

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares poetry from the famous Elizabethan poet, Sir Philip Sidney.

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The Tudors in their own words - Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII

The Tudors in their own words - Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by an imprisoned Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII in 1540.

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The Tudors in their own words - Anne Askew before her execution

The Tudors in their own words - Anne Askew before her execution

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares a couple of verses from a ballad written by the famous Protestant martyr Anne Askew.

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The Tudors in their own words - Thomas More about Henry VIII

The Tudors in their own words - Thomas More about Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some words Sir Thomas More spoke regarding his master, King Henry VIII, words that show he knew the king incredibly well.

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The Tudors in their own words - Mary, Queen of Scots, on her way to her execution

The Tudors in their own words - Mary, Queen of Scots, on her way to her execution

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some poignant words Mary, Queen of Scots, said to a distressed servant while on her way to her execution in 1587.

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The Tudors in their own words - Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to Henry VIII

The Tudors in their own words - Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to Henry VIII

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares an excerpt from a letter written by Mary Tudor, Queen of France, to her brother, Henry VIII, regarding a promise he made her...

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The Tudors in their own words - Margaret Tudor to Henry VII

The Tudors in their own words - Margaret Tudor to Henry VII

Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Margaret Tudor, eldest daughter of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, and sister of Henry VIII. It is from a letter written not long after Marg...

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The Tudors in their own words - Elizabeth of York to Isabella I of Castile

The Tudors in their own words - Elizabeth of York to Isabella I of Castile

Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Elizabeth of York, wife of King Henry VII and mother of King Henry VIII. It's from a letter she wrote to Isabella I of Castile, one of the famous ...

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