))
A podcast that brings Tudor history to life by exploring Tudor places and artefacts in the flesh. The Tudor Travel Guide brings you lively onsite walk-and-talk interviews with local guides and experts at historic Tudor locations across the UK, creating inspiring ideas for your next Tudor-themed vacation. If you love seeing Tudor history through the lens of the places in which the Tudors lived and historic events occurred, then ’The Tudor History & Travel Show’ is tailor-made for you! Episode ...
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast in the county of Gloucestershire at the beautiful Berkeley Castle. One of very few inhabited and fully intact castles in the country, Berkeley Castle remains largely untouched since it was built in stone during the eleventh, twelfth, and fourteenth centuries. It is considered one of th…
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to West Horsley Place in Surrey, southeast England. West Horsley's history dates back to the eleventh century, with a manor house built not long after the Norman Conquest. The present house was originally timber-framed and constructed in the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centurie…
…
continue reading
1
In the Halls of History: A Journey Through The Lord Leycester
34:46
34:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:46
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to the Lord Leycester in Warwick. One of the most important examples of intact medieval architecture in Britain, this incredible building has a history that spans nine hundred years. Originally founded as a guild for the care of the deserving poor of Tudor England, Robert Dudley, Queen…
…
continue reading
1
In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 2: Stirling Castle with Liz Manson
46:37
46:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:37
NOTE: This is a copy of an earlier podcast recording, which has been re-added due to the audio file being corrupted. Part Two: STIRLING CASTLE This month sees the launch of a special celebration of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, here, on The Tudor Travel Show. Throughout September, I will be publishing one episode a week, as I follow 'In the Foo…
…
continue reading
1
Sacred Splendour: Exploring St. David's Cathedral's Timeless Legacy
54:50
54:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:50
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to St David's Cathedral. Home to St David's historic cathedral, the final resting place of its eponymous saint, the patron saint of Wales, it has been a place of pilgrimage and worship for over a millennium. A more picturesque spot for such a venerable building is hard to imagine, nest…
…
continue reading
1
Podcast Extra: New Discovery At Collyweston
45:44
45:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:44
In this Podcast Extra episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, I revisit the site of Collyweston Palace on the day of an exciting find that emerged from the first in a series of on-site archaeological digs scheduled across the site during 2024. Recorded on location from the site, I reveal the team's latest discovery. it might be small - but it t…
…
continue reading
1
The Incomparable Holbein at the Tudor Court
56:58
56:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:58
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. We tour Holbein at the Tudor Court, the largest exhibition of Holbein’s work in over 30 years, and incredibly, all the pieces come from the Royal Collection. This exhibition serves up a mesmerising cornucopia of Tudor treasures, and Kate Heard…
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to Pembrokeshire in Wales. To commemorate the birth of Henry VII on 28 January 1457, we visit his birthplace: Pembroke Castle, one of Wales's largest and best-preserved castles. It was built on a motte and bailey design around 1093 by Roger of Montgomery, a Norman knight and Earl of Sh…
…
continue reading
1
Tudor Sites Revisited: Discovering Lost Collyweston Palace & Sudeley's Elizabethan Gardens
1:18:54
1:18:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:54
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Sudeley Castle and the site of Collyweston Palace. I revisit these fascinating sites to discover the findings from their archaeological digs. As a Christmas special, this is the full version of the podcast episode. Normally, full episodes are available only to members of The Ultimat…
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast in Ipswich, Suffolk. To commemorate the anniversary of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's death in November 1530, we explore the town deeply connected to his early life. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudo…
…
continue reading
1
Cardinals, Queens & Captives: Fascinating Tales From Sheffield Manor Lodge
47:54
47:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:54
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Sheffield Manor Lodge in South Yorkshire. A once luxurious sixteenth century hunting lodge, much of the building's fabric has since been lost to time. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor Engl…
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. One of the best-known and most magnificent Prodigy Houses in England, Hardwick is well known for its iconic architecture: the lavish use of glass, its impressive turrets, and its parapets, embellished with the Countess of Shrewsbury's monogram. This is a…
…
continue reading
1
The History of Otley Hall: Intriguing Tales of Spectre & Adventure
28:05
28:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:05
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Otley Hall in Sussex. A house of enormous historical significance, the current hall dates back to the sixteenth century when it was constructed in 1510 by William Gosnold, a wealthy Suffolk merchant. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to memb…
…
continue reading
1
The Surprising Story Behind The Battle Of The Solent
51:15
51:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:15
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Bembridge Down on the Isle of Wight and Southsea Castle in Portsmouth. Travelling back in time, we consider the historic battle from both the French and English perspectives. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide…
…
continue reading
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Launde Abbey. You can read highlights of its links to the Cromwells, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral’s highlights. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To…
…
continue reading
1
Winchester Cathedral & Its Noble Tudor History
49:27
49:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:27
Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at Winchester Cathedral. You can read highlights of its Tudor history, access the podcast and enjoy images of some of the cathedral’s highlights. This is a shorter version of the full episode. The latter is available only to members of The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tudor England. To …
…
continue reading
1
The Blounts of Kinlet & Their Incredible Tombs
40:13
40:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:13
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to Shropshire, a landlocked county in the West Midlands. We head to the tiny village of Kinlet, nestled in the rural countryside. Although it once stood next to the Blount's country manor house, today, the parish church of St John the Baptist appears to stand in solitary grandeur on top …
…
continue reading
1
Henry VII and the Majestic Cotswold Wool Churches
27:13
27:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:13
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Cotswolds. An area made rich by its wool trade in the medieval times, wool merchants would often fund the construction and renovation of churches in their communities as a way to display their wealth and status. The churches became known as "wool churches." Joined by our guide, Dr…
…
continue reading
1
Croydon Palace: Step Back In Time To Discover The History Of A Hidden Tudor Treasure
37:36
37:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:36
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the surprising remains of an incredible Tudor building, tucked away in the suburbs of south London. A lesser known Tudor place, Croydon Palace is truly historical building with some fascinating Tudor artefacts. Joined by our guides, Mary and Janice from The Friends of the Old Palace, …
…
continue reading
1
Exploring The Stunning Loire Valley: Discover The Story of Château de Chenonceau
52:05
52:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:05
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Loire Valley, France, to visit the beautiful Château de Chenonceau. We step back in time, as we tour this incredible building, following the stories of five important Renaissance ladies. Joined by our guide, Amelie Lanseaux, we head to the tranquil, riverside setting to wander thr…
…
continue reading
1
Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part II)
1:28:54
1:28:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:54
This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part II, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that unfol…
…
continue reading
1
Behind Closed Doors at Hampton Court Palace: Discover Hidden Secrets From The Past (Part I)
1:08:18
1:08:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:18
This episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, is Part I of II, from a special, behind the scenes mini-series recorded at Hampton Court Palace. I'm joined by Daniel Jackson, Hampton Court Palace Curator. We travel back to the mid-1530s, exploring the royal apartments and lesser known parts of the palace, imagining the characters and stories that …
…
continue reading
1
Halloween Special - Tales From The Tower of London
43:48
43:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:48
In this Halloween special episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel to the Tower of London, whose ancient walls imprisoned some legendary inmates, including perhaps the most famous of all, Queen Anne Boleyn. Joined by Assistant Buildings Curator, Alfred Hawkins, we explore some of the well-known, and much less well-known, nooks and cran…
…
continue reading
1
Incredible Details Of The Past: Bringing The Cowdray Murals Back To Life With Dominic Fontana
20:02
20:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:02
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. As Part 2 of my podcasts from Cowdray House, I meet with Dominic Fonatana, academic geographer, and expert in the Cowdray murals. Destroyed by fire, Dominic brings the Cowdray murals back to life. We discuss the fine detai…
…
continue reading
1
Cowdray House and the Curse of Fire and Water
26:16
26:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:16
In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, we travel back to one of England's greatest Tudor buildings: Cowdray House. I chat to Paul Ullson, guide at Cowdray House as we discover the history of this once splendid building, its owners and how a fire destroyed its valuable collection of precious Tudor artefacts. Tune in to discover the chil…
…
continue reading
