British History Podcast

Bibliophiles unite! As Historical Book Club prepares to vote on which books we will be reading in 2024, I covered the 15 books on the long list. Join me to find your next history read! The Books * Elfrida. The First Crowned Queen of England - Elizabeth Norton * The Red Prince. The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster - Helen Carr * Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England - Thomas Penn * Roy...

Dr Jonathan Foyle is an architectural and art historian, author and presenter. In 2012, Jonathan was contacted by Ian Coulson, an Antiques Dealer specialising in beds, who was seeking assistance in identifying the provenance of a bed which he had recently bought at auction, which had been described as 'Victorian'. In this interview Jonathan talks about how he identified the bed as that of Henry VI...

Tea Time History (almost Live) Chat | 13th September 2023 Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots PLUS how did Americans and the British lose 11 whole days! 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 episod...

Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley | Tea Time History Chat Live | 6th September 23.In the same week fall the anniversaries of Elizabeth I's birth and Robert Dudley's death. Also in this week falls the death date of Robert Dudley's first wife, Amy Robsart..These events are the inspiration for this week's topic on Tea Time History Chat Live - "Elizabeth and Dudley". Watch this episode on YouTube British...

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 5 - The Final Episode - They didn't see the end coming! How Henry’s crisis of confidence led to the complete dissolution of all religious houses in England and Wales "Even...

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 4 - What really happened when a Monastery closed? In this episode we explore what really happened when Henry VIII's commissioners came knocking! For decades we have underst...

This week, as we approach the anniversary, we will be talking about The Great Fire of London of 1666. 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. Also this week: Videos available to view now; The Dissolution of the Monasteries series with Professor James Clark,...

Over 5 episodes, "The Truth About the Dissolution of the Monasteries," series with Professor James Clark, hosted by Philippa of the British History Channel, discusses in fascinating detail, how the dissolution unfolded. Episode 3 - What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus? In this episode we explore what the Valor Ecclesiasticus was for, why is was produced and the problems with creating it. "If I walked...

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. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes...

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. Professor James Clark, in his book 'The Dissolution of the Monasteries. A New History' published by Yale University Press in 2021, looks at how the dissolution unfolded for the ordinary people and exposes...

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 Street, the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence. But why is it here? Where did the names come from?  Watch this episode on YouTube Join my Patreon Check out Tours Tea Time History Chat Live 23...

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 History Festival and how to get tickets * The Armada Maps, their link to Hever Castle, and Elizabeth’s Tilbury Speech. You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/HTFkCRsdq1E This...

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 iconic buildings, her favourite parts of the palace, some of the best stories from the Palace's history, and ghosts!! You can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here. Join the British History...

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 talks I saw there from Dr Estelle Paranque and Dr Joanne Paul and also about these treasures to be found, all within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. • The Mary Rose • HMS Victory • Warrior • The Armada Ma...

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 on Youtube by clicking here - Next week there will be a slightly different episode as I will be in a different are of the country - I’ll tell you all about it as soon as I can! This is a public episod...

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 almost lost to history and how it was revived and became one of the most famous documents of all time. #history #tudorhistory #magnacarta British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive ne...

This week: Who were the Diggers? - was this the result of failed promises of republicanism? The Rise of the Tudors - new tour about to be released! 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 episodes, vi...

In this week's episode: History Anniversaries: * The monarchy is restored under Charles II, 1660 * Henry VIII married Jane Seymour * The Peasant's Revolt heats up, 1381 Join the British History Club at www. Patreon.com/BritishHistory to enjoy early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. British History is a reader-suppo...

Watch this episode on Youtube - Click here See full tour itineraries at www.britishhistorytours.com 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 have 10 minutes you can spare to fill o...

The Battle of Tewkesbury was the last head to head battle between the Yorkists and Lancastrians. As the sun set on Tewkesbury Abbey on the 4th May 1471, the Lancastrian line had been extinguished. Henry VI's only son and heir was dead, he himself was in captivity in the Tower of London and his wife, Margaret of Anjou, had nothing left to fight for. In this interview with tour guide and battlefield...

Unlocking the Horrors of History: Tortures & Treatments. WARNING: Contains discussions of death and medieval methods of torture and execution. Dr Suzie Edge joins Philippa to talk about how how the body reacts to the execution methods which we hear about so often in British History. It's not all pain and punishment though as I ask Suzie about the so-called, treatments like bloodletting and shaving...

In May 1536 something no one would have believed possible, happened. A Queen was about to be executed, by beheading, convicted on erroneous charges. Anne Boleyn, who had sat at the May Day Jousts on 1st May was, by the end of the following day, a prisoner in the Tower of London. She would never leave! British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, cons...

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 have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-surv...

You can also watch this episode on Youtube - Click Here. 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 have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be r...

In this week’s Tea Time History Chat Live I gave a robust review of a journal article called Was Henry VIII infertile? Miscarriages and Male Infertility in Tudor England." published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary History (Autumn 2021). Links mentioned in this episode: "Was Henry VIII infertile? Miscarriages and Male Infertility in Tudor England." Article Link - https://direct.mit.edu/jinh/art...