British History Podcast

This week: Dressing up at Sudeley Castle • Shakespeare and Stratford • My visit to Rowden Abbey Click here to watch this episode on Youtube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you d...

In this episode I’m covering the spares whose lines leapfrogged into the direct line due to the unexpected death of their elder sibling. I’ll be discussing Empress Matilda and King Stephen, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Charles I, George V, who became heirs on the deaths of William Aethling, Henry the Young King, Arthur Tudor Prince of Wales, Henry Frederick Prince of Wales, and Prince Albert...

Prince Arthur, prince of Wales and heir to Henry VII's throne, died on 2nd April 1502. In this Tea Time History Chat Live we are going to do a virtual visit to his final resting places; Tickenhill Palace/Manor, Bewdley and Worcester Cathedral. . Watch this episode on Youtube. . Join Philippa each Wednesday at 3pm for Tea Time History Chat Live! . Links mentioned: British History Patreon - https://...

Join me for a relaxed history chat with the main theme of this week being a look at the badges and mottoes of the queens of Henry VIII. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do hav...

Elizabeth I's final days, Archbishop Cranmer is martyred, King Edward comes to an unexpected end at Corfe Castle. You can also watch this episode on Youtube. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

Welcome to Tea Time History Chat Live on the British History channel with me, Philippa Lacey Brewell. Today I am going to tell you about 5 of my favourite Roman places to visit in Britain outside of London: a legion fortress in Wales, the fourth largest Roman city in Britain, a Palace, a Temple and a luxury Roman villa.  You can also watch this episode on Youtube. British History is a reader-suppo...

In this week's live stream I talked about where you can still see evidence of Roman London. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber, if you are not already. Links mentioned in this episode: The Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon - ht...

Find out why the heir to the British throne has been titled the 'Prince of Wales' since the 13th century and how that links to the enchanting Ludlow Castle. Links mentioned in this live: * Investigating the evidence presented about the Princes in the Tower - https://youtube.com/live/_jobcn76oCA?feature=share * https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory * https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk * https...

Elizabeth I's early life was full of turmoil and danger. Dr Nicola Tallis joins me to discuss how these experiences shaped Elizabeth as a person, and as a Queen. Paid subscribers get early access to Historian Interviews. If you’re not already, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support this publication. Alternatively, you can join the British History Club at www. Patreon.com/BritishHist...

This week I talked about Holbein at the Tudor Court exhibition at Buckingham Palace and the incredible 'Tales of Youth. The Big History Night In' event in aid of Papyrys. You can watch this episode on Youtube https://youtube.com/live/end9-ZoK3OQ Links Mentioned: * British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory * Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ * Virtual Tour of the Holbein...

It has been announced this week that King Charles is receiving treatment for cancer. Although not history, news of the British Royal family is usually of interest to my viewers and so I will cover my thoughts in this weeks show. Also on the show: The line up for this Spring's Online History Festival which is on The Stuart Era! Links mentioned in this episode: The Stuarts Online History Festival -...

Find out where to go and what to see on a visit to Lincoln and York, England. You can watch this episode on Youtube.com/BritishHistory - click here Links mentioned: BritishHistorywithPhilippa on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5711427/videos The Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory British History...

Dressing for the Tudor Court was no simple matter, with rules around who could wear what, the challenge and expense of obtaining fabrics and jewels, and the fine line between being a glittering appendage to the court or a treasonous upstart! Eleri Lynn, Fashion Historian and author of a number of books on Tudor Fashion and Textiles, joined me to talk about the clothes of the Tudors and how they we...

Watch this episode on Youtube: Click Here Our main topic in this episode of History Tea Time Chat Live is the coronation procession of Elizabeth I and why it was unusual and challenging for all involved. Join the British History Club at www. Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book...

To round off 2023 I answer questions on history, historical places, tours, being in the history tour business and what happened to my finger! You can also watch this episode on Youtube - click here Also Links Mentioned * The Stuarts Online History Festival - https://TheStuarts2024.eventbrite.co.uk * British History Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory * Newsletter - https://philippab.s...

Mary, Queen of Scots is known as ‘the daughter of debate’. I delve into a medical journal paper to look at theories about Mary’s involvement with her third husband whilst she was still married to her second! Watch this episode on Youtube We also explore why she was such threat to Elizabeth I. Links mentioned in this episode: Tickets for The Stuarts Online History Festival: https://TheStuarts2024.e...

History with a cup of tea - let’s see what you made of the Princes in the Tower “new evidence” and also, I’ll tell you how to get hold of all The Tudors Online History Festival talks.  The Stuarts Return Online History Festival Tickets - see link in bio or go to TheStuarts2024@eventbrite.co.uk For Patreon and Book Club go to Patreon.com/BritishHistory For standalone history festival talk bundles g...

Historian Gareth Russell joined me for a special episode exploring the history of the ceremony surrounding Armistice Day commemoration, the unknown soldier, cenotaph and the laying of royal brides' bouquets on the tomb on the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey. Watch this episode on Youtube - youtube.com/BritishHistory British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and s...

With new evidence being presented that Edward V was actually exiled to the west country and lived out his life in peace, I take a look at what has been claimed in terms of the evidence for this. Watch this episode on You Tube at www.youtube.com/BritishHistory Links mentioned in this episode: The Tudors Online History Festival 2023 Support me Become a member of British History Patreon - https://www...

Things you didn't know about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, probably. In this episode we will go into the circumstances which led to the plot to blow up Parliament, who would have died, what would have been lost, why the conspirators didn't succeed and the complete lack of support from fellow Catholics. Watch this episode on Youtube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...

My recent visit to The Churchill War Rooms is the topic of this week's live as well as a mender into how some monasteries resisted giving their possessions to the Crown on closure, and the schedule for this Autumn's Online History Festival - 'The Tudors.' You can watch this episode on Youtube: www.youtube.com/BritishHistory Join the British History Patreon at https://Patreon.com/BritishHistory Buy...

On this day in 1216 King John, candidate for worst king of England ever, died but not before managing to lose the crown jewels in The Wash and leaving the country in a civil war and part occupied by the French. Let's talk about John! Books Mentioned: The Plantagenets by Dan Jones The Greatest Knight by Thomas Ashridge King John by Marc Morrs Events Mentioned: The Tudors Online History Festival - h...

Historian Dr Nicola Tallis joined me to talk about the subject of one of her most popular books, Margaret Beaufort. Margaret has been portrayed in a fairly unidimensional way in popular culture; power hungry and pious with a myopic view of God's plan for her only son, Henry Tudor. In this fascinating interview with Margaret's biographer we learn much more about the real woman behind the enduring p...

Streamed live, we covered some history anniversaries falling this week: * Raising the Mary Rose on 11th October 1982, and some surprising facts about how it was nearly blown up in the 19th century! * Henry VIII is given the title 'Fidei Defensor' by Pope Leo X, on 11th October 1521 * 12th October 1537, Edward VI is born, my visit to the room in which Jane Seymour gave birth. . Also mentioned: Get...

In today’s episode Philippa talks about three places she has visited in the past week. * The Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral * Cleeve Abbey in Somerset * Greyfriars in Historic Worcester You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Videos mentioned in this episode: Hereford and its Treasures Worcester Archives and Library - Treasures of a 1000 year old library Support this free show at - BuyMeACo...