Here at the Tudor Society, we are so very saddened to hear of the death of historian and author Derek Wilson on 5th February 2024 at the age of 88.
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In memory of historian Derek Wilson
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New from Derek Wilson – The Devil’s Chalice
Historian Derek Wilson has done so much to support the Tudor Society and I just wanted to let you know about his new book, a historical thriller called The Devil’s Chalice, which is based on a real-life Tudor crime and is set in 1549, the year of Kett’s Rebellion. It is a wonderful read and I’m so pleased that Derek chose to publish it through MadeGlobal. It was so lovely to meet him at “An Evening with the Authors” on Saturday night and to be on the Henry VIII and Six Wives panel with him – quite an honour!
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Derek Wilson in History of Royals magazine
Regular contributor, Tudor Society member and historian Derek Wilson has just informed me that an article he has written on Richard III is the lead feature article in the very first issue of “History of Royals” magazine which comes out on 14 April.
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13 November 1536 – The Murder of Robert Packington
On 13th November 1536, mercer and member of Parliament Robert Packington (Pakington) was shot to death by an unknown assailant while he was on his way to mass at St Thomas of Acre Chapel. He was shot with a wheellock pistol. Theories regarding his murder include that it was ordered by conservative bishops, or John Stokesley, Bishop of London, or John Incent, Dean of St Paul’s. He was definitely interested in Reform and Rose Hickman, a Protestant, recalled how he “used to bring English bybles from beyond sea”.
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ISIS v The West 1565 – Part 2: Dark Days – The Great Siege Begins by Derek Wilson
The waters of the bay were littered with floating wooden crosses. To each was nailed the decapitated corpse of a warrior who had died trying to defend the island. This was the gruesome sight which presented itself to Malta’s citizens in the last days of June 1565. After a month-long siege the fortress of St. Elmo had been obliterated by Muslim artillery and its 1,500 surviving inhabitants had been butchered. The incident has a horribly familiar ring to it. We recognise the fanatical nihilism of terrorists who justify their own most inhuman impulses by reference to the creation of a worldwide Islamic state from which everything not in accord with Sharia law would have been purged.
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Derek Wilson at the Ways With Words Festival of Words and Ideas at Dartington Hall July 2015
Historian Derek Wilson is speaking at the Telegraph Ways With Words Festival of Words and Ideas at Dartington Hall, in Devon, on 10th July.
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Derek Wilson – The Six Thomases of Henry VIII’s Reign
Historian Derek Wilson has just informed me that he’s doing a series of articles on the six Thomases of Henry VIII’s reign over on his blog. Here are some clickable links for you:
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Live Chat Transcript – Derek Wilson
Here is the transcript from the live chatroom session with Derek Wilson last night. Thanks for all those who attended the chat and I hope that Derek was able to answer your questions.
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Derek Wilson Live Chat – Monday 20 April 2015
Details about Derek Wilson’s forthcoming live chat.
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Derek Wilson – April Expert Talk
Here’s Derek Wilson, discussing his love of factual and fictional history. Derek is a well known and respected historian, having written extensively about the Tudor period. He is also well known for his gripping Tudor fiction, based on real historical events. Derek discusses how interpretation can change the perspective of events in a dramatic way.
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