In this week’s Claire Chats video I talk about what historian Steve Gunn unearthed when he investigated coroners’ inquest reports from the Tudor period. Some really sad accidental deaths!
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Tudor Accidental Deaths Video
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This Week in History 22-28 September
“On this day in history” events for 22-28 September.
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Tudor Life Magazine September Winner
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Henry VIII’s Six Wives Quiz
Have fun with these 13 questions on Henry VIII’s six queen consorts.
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Tudor Quotes and Poetry Quiz
Have fun with these 13 questions on poetry and quotations from the Tudor era.
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Tudor Pets Video
In this week’s Claire Chats video I talk about some of the pets the Tudors were known to have.
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Transcript of Conor Byrne’s Live Chat on Katherine Howard – 18 September 2014
A transcript of the live chat session with Conor Byrne.
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Wars of the Roses Quiz
Have fun with these 13 questions on the Wars of the Roses.
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Conor Byrne Talk – Katherine Howard’s Sexual Relationships
A talk by Conor Byrne on Katherine Howard’s sexual relationships.
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September 2014 Magazine
The very first issue of Tudor Life, the Tudor Society’s monthly magazine, is a special on Elizabeth I to commemorate her birthday on 7 September 1533.
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Henry VIII Quiz
Have fun with this 12 question quiz on Henry VIII.
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Elizabeth I – Born on this day in 1533
Happy 481st birthday to Queen Elizabeth I who was born at 3pm on 7th September 1533. She was, of course, the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
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Two Archbishops to help lay King Richard III to Rest
Two Archbishops to help lay King Richard III to Rest – Press statement by the Anglican Diocese of Leicester in conjunction with the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham – released Sunday 7 September 2014
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Special Article from Melanie Taylor
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Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth
Claire talks about the strange relationship between Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth I, when she was a teenager. Strange things happened … or did they?
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Talk on Anne Boleyn and Charity by Claire Ridgway
A talk by Claire Ridgway on Anne Boleyn and charity.
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Talk on Anne Boleyn and the Tower of London by Claire Ridgway
A talk by Claire Ridgway on Anne Boleyn and the Tower of London.
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Anne Boleyn and Henry Percy
Claire Ridgway speaks about Anne Boleyn’s relationship with Henry Percy
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Anne Boleyn and Thomas Wyatt
Claire Ridgway talks about Anne Boleyn’s relationship with Thomas Wyatt
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Richard III: The New Evidence Video
A video answering the question “would Richard III’s spinal deformity have prevented him from leading the charge at the Battle of Bosworth?”
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Tudor Places Books
Recommended reading on Tudor places.
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The Search for Richard III Videos
A series of videos from the University of Leicester about the Richard III dig, the discovery of Richard III and the subsequent results of tests on the remains.
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Elizabeth of York Family Tree
An amazing interactive family tree of Elizabeth of York
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Henry VII Family Tree
An amazing interactive family tree for Henry VII
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Tudor Family Tree
See our lovely printable .pdf file with the Tudor Family Tree
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Elizabeth I Quiz
Have fun with this 12 question quiz on the iconic Tudor queen Elizabeth I.
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Clare Cherry Talk – George Boleyn
Claire Ridgway interviews Clare Cherry about George Boleyn, brother of Anne Boleyn.
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Claire Ridgway Talk – Researching Tudor History
Claire Ridgway talks about how to research Tudor history and shares hints, tips and resources.
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Gareth Russell Talk – The Households of Henry VIII’s Queens
Gareth Russell talks about the households of Henry VIII’s six wives.
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Richard III’s Lavish Diet
Isotope analysis of bone and tooth material from the remains of Richard III has revealed that the king enjoyed large amounts of wine along with freshwater fish, egret, swan, heron and crane.
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