British History Podcast

• The Hidden History of Henry VIII's England: Unveiling the Secrets

  In England in 1536, a number of small monasteries were dissolved, their assets removed to the Head of the Church in England, which was now Henry VIII, and the people either pensioned off or sent on to find places at one of the hundreds of monastic institutions remaining across the country.The large scale survey commissioned by the king, know as the Valor Ecclesiasticus, was a wide ranging and deeply thorough record of church assets, which covered the majority of the country and, critically, the population. It is far more detailed than its earlier, and more famous, sister survey the ‘Domesday Book’ and it reveals in incredible detail the lives of ordinary people and the landscape you would have seen if you lived at this time. In this interview we also learn that a total, full scale dissolution of all monasteries in England and Wales was not the plan, how passive resistance was strong and tells us a lot about Henry VIII’s actual power, and how women were uniquely affected by the closures.(Get the extended, ad-free edit of this interview a week early in Patreon.com/BritishHistory)Professor James Clark is one of THE leading authorities on the dissolution of the monasteries and drops truth bombs which will make you have to reevaluate everything you think you know about Henry VIII's plans, and even the man himself. Watch the other interviews with James on the Dissolution here: Click HereWatch exclusive talks from James about Anne Boleyn's role in the Reformation but joining my Patreon at Patreon.com/BritishHistoryI'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-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Richard III had killed her son, of course Elizabeth Woodville had something to fear from him!

  Historian Nathen Amin joined me at Harvington History Festival to talk about the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, the involvement of their mothers and how the couple themselves felt about it.Watch this episode on Youtube - Click HereSupport this channel, and get lots more history, by joining my Patreon - Patreon.com/BritishHistoryI'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-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors

  I caught up with Dr Tracy Borman OBE at Harvington History Festival to talk to her about Holbein's fascinating painting, 'The Ambassadors,' and how it captures the political intrigue of the time through its rich symbolism and hidden messages. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tudor England's Pivotal Year02:52 The Significance of Holbein's Painting05:56 Decoding the Messages in the Painting08:52 The Relationship Between the Ambassadors12:04 The Journey of the Painting to the National GalleryHi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for listening. You can watch this video here. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - https://www.blackwells.co.uk?a_aid=PhilippaB (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).If you're not already, please subscribe and press the bell to get notified when a new video goes live. Want more British History and more contact with me? Join 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 Club! All for £5/month.You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilippaYou can always support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing my videos.Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️About PhilippaPhilippa is a Historian and History Event OrganiserPhilippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History.Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide.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-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The House of Warwick: Power and Influence

  What's this episode about?Local historian, Aaron Manning joined me (Philippa) to talk about the rich history of Warwick Castle and the town of Warwick. We discussed the origins of the castle, its significance in medieval England, and the powerful House of Warwick. Aaron focussed on some notable figures such as Warwick the Kingmaker and the Dudley family, highlighting their influence and legacy. The episode also touches on the upcoming Warwick Words FestivalYou can find out more information, and buy tickets for the festival at www.warwickwords.co.uk, you can follow the festival on Instagram and X @ Warwickwords and you can follow Aaron on Instagram as @warwick_historian. You can follow me on Instagram @British_History_ToursI will be attending the festival and speaking to many of the speakers, so please subscribe to this channel and hit the bell icon to get notified when new episodes are shared. Chapters00:00 Exploring Warwick Castle's Rich History03:51 The Significance of the House of Warwick07:52 Notable Figures and Events at Warwick Castle11:48 The Dudley Family and Their Influence17:59 The Legacy of Robert Dudley24:04 Warwick Words Festival: A Celebration of HistoryHi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for watching this video, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including around 50 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - https://www.blackwells.co.uk?a_aid=PhilippaB (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).If you're not already, please subscribe and press the bell to get notified when a new video goes live. Want more British History and more contact with me? Join 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 Club! All for £5/month.You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilippaYou can always support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing my videos.Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/ Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️About PhilippaPhilippa is a History Travel Writer and History Event Organiser. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History.Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide.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-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Women of the Wars of the Roses were centre of the action!

  I was so happy to be joined by author Annie Garthwaite to discuss her latest novel 'The King's Mother,' which explores the Wars of the Roses through the lens of four powerful women.We delved into the maternal instincts that drove these women to do anything for their sons, the pivotal importance of female relationships in history, and Annie's journey to becoming a historical fiction writer. I also asked Annie about the challenges of balancing fact with creative storytelling.This interview was recorded at Harvington Hall during the Harvington History Festival 2025, where Annie was speaking.Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel.Thank you for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - https://www.blackwells.co.uk?a_aid=PhilippaB (Please cut and past this affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).If you're not already, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review.Want more British History and more contact with me? Join 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 Club! All for £5/month.You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilippaYou can always support me for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing my videos.Receive weekly history news from me by subscribing to my Substack at https://philippab.substack.com/Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️About PhilippaPhilippa is a Historian and History Event OrganiserPhilippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History.Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide.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-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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