Coinage and the expulsion of the Jews
The Tower of London has an intriguing yet relatively unknown Jewish history. This series compiled from our archive reveals some fascinating stories from the Tower's shared past with the Jewish communi...
12 Aug 20201h 3min
The dangers of Tudor life
In this intriguing talk, historian Steven Gunn explores accidents in Tudor life and uncovers some of the worrying dangers people encountered living during the era. For more information on the history ...
29 Jul 202053min
Anne Boleyn: life in the shadow of the Tower
In this talk, historians Lauren Mackay, Susannah Lipscombe and George Bernard explore the life of Anne Boleyn and her relationship with the Tower of London.
15 Jul 202059min
Contextualising Henry VIII with Steven Gunn
In this episode historian Steven Gunn concludes our series of talks on Henry VIII by taking a step back and allowing us to understand the wider social and political context of Henry VIII's reign In th...
8 Jul 20208min
The role of Henry VIII's court with Glenn Richardson
In this episode historian Glenn Richardson explores losing your head at Henry VIII's court, by contextualising how the court operated as the machinery of monarchy. In this series of talks by renowned ...
1 Jul 20208min
Survival strategies at Henry VIII's court with David Loades
In this talk historian David Loades explores survival strategies at Henry VIII's court by assessing developments in his personality throughout his reign. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor hist...
24 Jun 20207min
What not to do at Henry VIII's court with Jessie Childs
In this episode historian Jessie Childs advises us what not to do at the court of Henry VIII in order to keep your head. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the mo...
17 Jun 20206min
Surviving Henry VIII with Hilary Mantel
In this episode author Hilary Mantel enlightens us on what it takes to have influence at the Tudor Court and what to do in order to survive King Henry VIII. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor h...
10 Jun 20208min
