The Pilgrimage of Grace may have led to monasteries being closed!
For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Prof...
29 Aug 202327min
Henry VIII's real intention for the Monasteries
For decades we have understood the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which took place in the late 1530's during the reign of Henry VIII, in a short hand, summarised and sanitised version of events. Prof...
28 Aug 202332min
The History of Westminster and Whitehall
Westminster is where the British Houses of Parliament, and where the abbey that holds the coronation services of our monarchs, are sited. Adjacent is the area known as Whitehall which includes Downing...
23 Aug 20231h 1min
Tea Time History Chat
This week in Tea Time History Chat:* Shakespeare in Stratford* Interviews out now and those about to be released* A bit of history about Tudor Westminster* Who is speaking at this Autumn’s Online Hist...
16 Aug 202349min
Ghosts and Guiding at Hampton Court Palace with Sarah Slater
In this episode, Philippa is joined by Sarah Slater (@HamptonCourtTourGuide on Instagram), a White Badge Guide at Hampton Court Palace. We talk about what it is like guiding at one of the world's most...
24 Jul 20231h 1min
Tea Time History Chat Live
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s flagship, during the Battle of the Solent, I discuss my trip to see her which I undertook last week.I talked about the two fabulous tal...
20 Jul 202339min
What it was like to explore The Private Life of Anne Boleyn
Fresh back from The Private Life of Anne Boleyn Tour (literally, yesterday), I want to tell you all about the incredible places we visited and the things we got up to!You can also watch this episode o...
9 Jul 202352min
Magna Carta, and a new Tudor discovery!
In this week’s episode of Tea Time History Chat Live: • The discovery of Thomas Cromwell’s Book of Hours • Magna Carta, is 808 years old on the 15th June 2023. I cover why it came about, how it was al...
14 Jun 20231h 1min
