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When Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry VIIIâs long-awaited son, England rejoiced. Bells rang, bonfires blazed, and Henry finally had his male heir.But just twelve days later, the joy turned to sorrow, Queen Jane Seymour was dead.For centuries, her death has been shrouded in confusion and myth.Some say she died after a Caesarean section. Others, childbed fever. Alison Weir believes food poisoning and an embolism were to blame.In this episode, I take a closer look at the evidence, exploring eyewitness reports, Tudor medicine, and modern medical insight, to uncover what really killed Henry VIIIâs third wife.Discover:Why the âfood poisoningâ theory doesnât fit the timelineHow a thirty-hour labour made infection likelyWhy the phrase âtaking coldâ may describe septic shockAnd how the choice of a royal physician over a midwife may have cost Jane her lifeThis is the tragic and very human story behind the death of Henry VIIIâs so-called âperfect queen.âSources & Further Reading:https://tudortimes.co.uk/guest-articles/why-did-jane-seymour-die-in-childbedhttps://tudortimes.co.uk/guest-articles/why-did-jane-seymour-die-in-childbed/evidencehttps://tudortimes.co.uk/guest-articles/why-did-jane-seymour-die-in-childbed/more-than-one-pregnancyhttps://tudortimes.co.uk/guest-articles/why-did-jane-seymour-die-in-childbed/final-stageshttps://elizabethnortonhistorian.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-death-of-queen-jane.htmlThe Seymour Family, history and romance by Amy Audrey Locke - https://archive.org/details/seymourfamilyhis00lockuoft/page/18/mode/2up?q=cold'Henry VIII: October 1537, 21-25', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 12 Part 2, June-December 1537, ed. James Gairdner (London, 1891), British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol12/no2/pp335-345Hallâs Chronicle - https://archive.org/details/hallschronicleco00hall/page/824/mode/2upWriothesleyâs Chronicle - https://archive.org/details/chronicleofengla01wriouoft/page/68/mode/2up24 October 1537 â The Death of Queen Jane Seymour - https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/24-october-1537-death-queen-jane-seymour/How to spot maternal sepsis, NCT - https://www.nct.org.uk/information/pregnancy/body-pregnancy/how-spot-maternal-sepsisSigns of Infection After Birth: Postpartum Infection & Sepsis - https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/labour/signs-of-infection-after-birth #JaneSeymour #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #OnThisDay #TudorWomen #ClaireRidgway #AnneBoleynFiles #MedicalHistory #TudorTragedy #HistoryMystery #TudorEngland #ChildbedFever #Sepsis #TudorMedicine
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On this day in Tudor history, 23 October 1538, a frightened monk put pen to paper as the world he knew collapsed.Thomas Goldwell, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, wrote a desperate letter to Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIIIâs chief adviser and the man overseeing the Dissolution of the Monasteries.Goldwell begged to keep his âpoor lodgingâ for life, adding the heartbreaking words:âI would rather die than live, if it were Godâs pleasure.âIâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today Iâll take you inside that moment, when monasteries were being dissolved, fortunes seized, and centuries of service, learning, and charity wiped away in a few short years.Goldwellâs letter shows us the human side of the Reformation.Behind every confiscated abbey and looted shrine was a person left wondering how to live in a changed world.If you found this glimpse of Tudor faith, fear, and survival moving, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor stories.Watch next:The Dissolution of the Monasteries - https://youtu.be/aELw2ss-xM8#TudorHistory #OnThisDay #DissolutionOfTheMonasteries #HenryVIII #ThomasCromwell #ChristChurchCanterbury #ReformationHistory #ClaireRidgway #TudorEngland
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On this day in Tudor history, 22 October 1521, Sir Edward Poynings, soldier, administrator, and diplomat,died at his manor of Westenhanger in Kent.Heâs not a household name, but if youâve ever heard of âPoyningsâ Law,â you already know his legacy.Iâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in todayâs episode we meet the Kentish gentleman who helped Henry VII restore royal control in Ireland, hunted pirates off the Flemish coast, and later steered diplomacy for Henry VIII.From rebellion and exile to power and reform, Poyningsâ life shows how Tudor government really worked, through loyal, tireless fixers.His âlawâ would shape Irish governance until the late 18th century.If you enjoy discovering the forgotten figures behind Tudor power, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor stories.
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On this day in Tudor history, 21 October 1554, John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick, died at Penshurst in Kent, just days after being released from the Tower of London.The son of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, and brother of Robert Dudley and Guildford Dudley, Warwick was born to power and promise. Knight of the Bath, Master of the Horse, and one of Edward VIâs glittering young courtiers, his rise seemed assured.But the failed attempt to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne destroyed the familyâs fortunes. Imprisoned, condemned for treason, and stripped of his titles, Warwickâs freedom came too late. He died in quiet disgrace at his brother-in-law Henry Sidneyâs home, aged only in his twenties.Iâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today we remember the overshadowed John Dudley, Earl of Warwick.#TudorHistory #OnThisDay #Dudley #LadyJaneGrey #EdwardVI #MaryI #PenshurstPlace #TudorTragedy #JohnDudley #TowerofLondon
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Most people know Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Thomas Cromwell, but not the man who kept their orders moving, their money counted, and their papers straight.
John Uvedale (or Woodall) royal service took him from Henry VII to Edward VI, and he even held the title of secretary to Queen Anne Boleyn. He worked the border wars, the Council of the North, and the quiet engine room of Tudor power: the Exchequer.
On this day in Tudor history, 20 October 1549, he died after nearly fifty years of service. Discover the world of Tudor clerks, paymasters, and fixers, the men who kept things running smoothly behind the scenes of Tudor government.
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When you picture Elizabeth I, you probably imagine the Armada or Ditchley portraits - alabaster skin, red wig, pearls, and poise.But how close were those famous images to the real Elizabeth?In this episode, I trace the evolution of her image, from the poised princess of the 1540s to the ageless Virgin Queen of legend, using eyewitness accounts, surviving portraits, and the propaganda that shaped her face for history.Who was the woman beneath the heavy makeup and myth?Discover the features that never changed, and meet Elizabeth as her contemporaries saw her: intelligent, complex, and utterly human.Watch until the end to see how artists and ambassadors together shaped one of historyâs most iconic faces.And tell me in the comments: which Elizabeth feels most real to you - the young scholar, the new queen, or the ageing monarch behind the mask?#ElizabethI #VirginQueen #TudorHistory #AnneBoleynFiles #ClaireRidgway #TudorPortraits #RenaissanceArt #BritishHistory #TudorMonarchy #HistoryDocumentary #WomenInHistory
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Feeling rushed and over-screened? Author Laura Loney joins me to share Tudor-inspired ways to slow downâfrom cosy crafts and communal rituals to simple âmicro-swapsâ you can try this week. We talk about her festive collaboration with illustrator Kathryn Holeman on âTwas the Night Before Tudor Christmas, and her witty, useful new book In Praise of Tudor (100 ideas to bring Tudor calm to modern chaos).In this conversation:How a Canadian fell for the Tudors, and who hooked her first'Twas the Night Before Christmas - story + Tudor-Christmas primer + activities for families & classroomsCreative teamwork with Kathryn Holeman: mood boards, references, division of labourTudor micro-swaps for work, rest, and connectionFavourite crafts/recipes/games, and one tradition sheâd revive todayWhat In Praise of Tudor really isWriting life: routines, research vs. word count, notebooks vs. digitalTudor health & hygiene: what holds up⊠and what to avoid!Quickfire: 3 words for Tudor Christmas, 24 hours in Tudorland, carols, whatâs nextAnd Anne Boleyn!Question for you: Which Tudor habit would you try first?If you enjoy Tudor history goodies like this, then please do like, subscribe and ring the bell! #TudorHistory #LauraLoney #InPraiseOfTudor #TwasTheNightBeforeTudorChristmas #CalmNotChaos #CraftsAndActivities #CosyHistory #KathrynHoleman #MindfulLiving
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On this day in Tudor history, 17 October 1592, Frances Brooke, Lady Cobham died and was buried at Cobham in Kent.You may already know her face: she appears in the famous Cobham Family Portrait of 1567, that beautiful Elizabethan painting capturing an entire household, from Frances and her husband to six of their children.Iâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in todayâs episode Iâll introduce you to the woman behind the portrait: a loyal attendant who moved through the very heart of Elizabeth Iâs court.Frances served as Mistress of the Robes and Lady of the Bedchamber, rose high, briefly fell after her husbandâs involvement in the Ridolfi Plot, and was later restored to favour.Her story is one of quiet endurance, family alliances, and a life spent in the Queenâs shadow, from Cobham Hall to the privy chamber itself.Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor history, and tell me in the comments:Do you love the Cobham Family Portrait as much as I do?Link to portrait - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/William_Brooke%2C_10th_Baron_Cobham_and_family.jpg
#TudorHistory #OnThisDay #ElizabethI #FrancesBrooke #LadyCobham #CobhamHall #TudorCourt #BessOfHardwick #TudorWomen #16thCentury #WomensHistory
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On this day in Tudor history, 16 October 1594, Cardinal William Allen died in exile in Rome.To Catholics, he was the shepherd who kept the old faith alive.To Elizabeth Iâs government, he was a traitor who conspired with Englandâs enemies.Iâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today weâre exploring the life of the man who founded the English colleges at Douai, Reims, and Rome; who helped bring the Douai-Reims Bible into print; and who sent secret missionary priests back to England, knowing that discovery meant death.But Allenâs story darkened when he threw his support behind Philip II of Spain and justified Elizabethâs deposition as a heretic.Was he a man of faith or a man of treason?Judge for yourself as we trace the choices that made him both hero and villain in Tudor eyes.Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor history, and tell me in the comments: Was William Allen a saintly reformer⊠or a danger to his queen?
#TudorHistory #OnThisDay #ElizabethI #WilliamAllen #SpanishArmada #CounterReformation #DouaiReimsBible #16thCentury #Tudors #EnglandVsSpain #CatholicPersecution
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Before Henry VIII, there was another heir. Prince Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, married to Katharine of Aragon, and dead at fifteen. In this interview, Gareth Streeter (author of Arthur, Prince of Wales: Henry VIIIâs Lost Brother and founder of Royal History Geeks) explores the princeâs real life beyond the footnotes.We discuss:- Why Arthur, not Henry, was central to Henry VIIâs vision & propaganda- Reconstructing the ArthurâKatharine marriage- The big one: consummation, weighing contemporary evidence vs later âGreat Matterâ claims- Education, character & the king Arthur might have become- Illness and cause of death: what we know, what remains mystery- Garethâs research process, sources that changed his mind, and advice for new history writersFind Gareth & the book:Arthur, Prince of Wales: Henry VIIIâs Lost Brother - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arthur-Prince-Wales-Henry-Brother-ebook/dp/B0C6NLT7NJ/, https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Prince-Wales-Henry-Brother-ebook/dp/B0C6NLT7NJ/Royal History Geeks - https://www.royalhistorygeeks.com/If you enjoy deep dives into Tudor history, please like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: What kind of king do you think Arthur would have been, and why?#ArthurTudor #PrinceOfWales #TudorHistory #HenryVII #KatharineOfAragon #WarsOfTheRoses #GarethStreeter #HistoryInterview
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On this day in Tudor history, 15 October 1542, William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, died on campaign at Newcastle, serving Henry VIII one last time.Heâd been by the kingâs side since childhood; a boyhood companion who became a soldier, sailor, ambassador, and royal enforcer. From the naval battles of 1512, to the splendour of the Field of Cloth of Gold, and even the downfall of Wolsey, Anne Boleyn, and Cromwell, Fitzwilliamâs career ran through the heart of Tudor power.Iâm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in todayâs episode, I uncover the life of the man who was always there when Henry VIII needed something done - on land, at sea, or in the shadows of court politics.#TudorHistory #WilliamFitzwilliam #HenryVIII #TudorCourt #HistoryTok #BritishHistory #OnThisDay #TudorNavy #AnneBoleyn #ThomasCromwell
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On this day in Tudor history, 14th October 1593, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey of Wilton, died at his Buckinghamshire home.Heâd served Elizabeth I as a soldier, statesman, and staunch Protestant, but his career left a stain that history has never quite erased.
In this episode,I explore the life of the man behind one of the most brutal episodes of Elizabethâs rule, the Smerwick massacre, and ask how such a devout reformer became known for such ruthless acts.
From the battlefields of France and Scotland to the rebellion-torn lands of Ireland and the muster fields of Tilbury, Arthur Greyâs life reveals both the heroism and harshness of Tudor power.
Was he a commander doing his duty, or a man who crossed a moral line in the name of faith and crown?
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On 13 October 1549, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, the man who had ruled England as Lord Protector for young Edward VI, lost it all.By the next day, he was in the Tower.
How did the most powerful man in Tudor England fall so fast?
In this episode, I uncover the character flaws, bad decisions, and political missteps that doomed Somersetâs rule.He was a soldier, reformer, and visionary, but also proud, volatile, and deaf to counsel.
Discover:- The letter that warned Somerset he was heading for disaster- How anger and obstinacy turned allies into enemies- Why his leadership failed both at home and abroad- And how ambition finally led him to the scaffold in 1552
Was Somerset a well-meaning reformer crushed by politics, or an arrogant ruler who couldnât share power?Tell me what you think in the comments.
#TudorHistory #EdwardSeymour #DukeOfSomerset #EdwardVI #HenryVIII #Reformation #TudorDrama #OnThisDay #HistoryTok #BritishHistory
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Did Englandâs boy-king really tear his pet falcon to pieces?In 1551, a foreign ambassador claimed that thirteen-year-old Edward VI, Henry VIIIâs only son, plucked and ripped apart his own falcon, saying he was that bird âwhom everyone plucked.âSome at court swore it happened. Others called it lies.Was this a violent outburst, a misunderstood symbol of royal power, or pure Tudor gossip?Join me, historian Claire Ridgway, as I unpack the evidence, the politics behind it, and what this strange rumour reveals about the young king determined to rule, not be ruled.Listen to the end and decide for yourself: was Edwardâs falcon moment real, or a tale that flew out of control?
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On this day in Tudor history, 10 October 1530, Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, died. Soldier, jouster, courtier, and grandfather of Lady Jane Grey, he lived a life that perfectly captured the dangers and rewards of Tudor ambition.Born into royalty - grandson of Elizabeth Woodville and Katherine Neville, sister of the Kingmaker - Thomas grew up in the shadow of shifting alliances and rebellion.He was imprisoned by Henry VII, restored under Henry VIII, and rose again through charm, courage, and sheer survival instinct.- He dazzled at court tournaments, fought in France in 1513, escorted Mary Tudor to her French wedding, and bore the sword of state at the Field of Cloth of Gold.- He sat in judgment on the Duke of Buckingham, backed Henry VIIIâs annulment, andâwhen the tides turnedâjoined the charges against Cardinal Wolsey.- Yet behind the glitter was a man who fought feuds, faced imprisonment, and watched power slip as easily as it came.By his death, he was one of Englandâs wealthiest noblesâand the patriarch of a line that would end in tragedy with Lady Jane Grey.Join me, historian and author Claire Ridgway, for the remarkable story of a Tudor magnate who lived, fought, and schemed at the heart of power.Donât forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor history.#OnThisDay #TudorHistory #ThomasGrey #LadyJaneGrey #HenryVIII #TudorCourt #TudorDynasty #EnglishHistory #FieldOfClothOfGold #ClaireRidgway
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On this day in Tudor history, 9 October 1536, anger in Lincolnshire burst into open revolt.At Horncastle, a crowd raised their hands in agreement: âWe like them very well!â, and sent a blunt list of grievances to King Henry VIII. That petition marked the birth of the Pilgrimage of Grace, the largest uprising of his reign.But how did it start?In the first week of October 1536, fear and fury spread through Lincolnshire:Louthâs vicar warned that the Church was in danger.Cromwellâs commissioners were attacked and their papers burned.Two royal agents were killed at Horncastle.The rebelsâ demands were clear:Stop dissolving monasteriesEnd new taxes and seizure of Church wealthRemove âupstartâ councillors like Thomas Cromwell and Richard RichHenryâs reply? Defiance. âWithdraw yourselves⊠and submit to punishment.âBut the rebellion spread north. Within weeks, Robert Aske led 30,000 rebels under the banner of the Five Wounds of Christ. They faced the Duke of Norfolk near Doncaster, and chose negotiation over bloodshed.Henryâs promise of pardon was a trap. When the rising rekindled, Aske and the rebel leaders were executed.Join me, historian and author Claire Ridgway, as we trace how local anger became a national crisis, and how Henry VIIIâs cold response defined his rule.Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily Tudor history.Tell me in the comments: Would you have trusted Norfolkâs offer, or marched on London? #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #PilgrimageOfGrace #ThomasCromwell #RobertAske #Reformation #LincolnshireRising #EnglishReformation #TudorRebellion #BritishHistory #ClaireRidgway
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How Edward Seymour Went from Power to the Scaffold
On this day in Tudor history, 8 October 1549, England’s most powerful man became its newest traitor. Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and uncle to the boy-king Edward VI, had ruled England as Lord Protector since 1547.
He pushed bold reforms (the Act of Uniformity and the Book of Common Prayer) but rebellion, rivalry, and ambition brought him down. When unrest broke out in 1549 - the Prayer Book Rebellion and Kett’s Rebellion - Somerset’s authority crumbled. He panicked, calling men to arms and taking the young king to Windsor. His enemies, led by John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, moved fast. On 8 October 1549, the Privy Council branded Somerset a traitor. By the 11th, he had surrendered. Within days, he was in the Tower; his protectorate abolished.
But this is Tudor England… and there’s always a twist.
Somerset returned to power briefly, only to be accused of plotting against Northumberland and executed in January 1552.
Join me, historian and author Claire Ridgway, as we explore how ambition, politics, and faith brought down the “Good Duke".
Was Somerset a reformer out of his depth, or a ruthless operator undone by his own hand? Tell me in the comments!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for daily Tudor history deep dives.
#OnThisDay #TudorHistory #EdwardVI #DukeOfSomerset #EdwardSeymour #Reformation #KettsRebellion #PrayerBookRebellion #JohnDudley #TudorPolitics #TowerOfLondon #TudorTok #HistoryTok #ClaireRidgway #BritishHistory -
On this day in Tudor history, 7 October 1589, the bells of Deptford tolled for William Hawkins: merchant, sea captain, three-time mayor of Plymouth, and the steadier, quieter elder of the famous Hawkins brothers. Buried at St Nicholasâs, his monument is lost, but his impact isnât.In this episode, I trace how Hawkins turned Plymouth into a launchpad for Elizabethan sea power:From Brazil voyages with his father to a Plymouth shipowner and civic powerhousePrivateering in the Channel during the 1557â58 war and pushing London for reprisals after San Juan de UlĂșaBuilding Plymouthâs infrastructure (new water conduit, weighhouse, grain transport) and securing Hawkinsâ QuayLeading a bold 1582â83 venture via Cape Verde to the Caribbean (Margarita, Puerto Rico)Backing, and benefiting from, ventures tied to the 1560s transatlantic slave tradeHelping marshal seven Plymouth ships against the Spanish Armada in 1588Not a household name like Drake or John Hawkins, William was the engineer of capacity - the quay-master, quartermaster, and mayor who kept ships, money, and men moving when England needed them most.Had you heard of this Hawkins before today? Tell me in the comments, and if you enjoy daily Tudor deep dives, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell. #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #ElizabethanEngland #WilliamHawkins #SpanishArmada
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On 6 October 1557, John Capon, also known as John Salcot, died, probably of influenza.
His career charts the shifting winds of Tudor religion: Benedictine monk, abbot, court preacher, reformer under Henry VIII and Edward VI, and Catholic persecutor under Mary I.
Was he a survivor, an opportunist, or both?
In today’s “On This Day” we explore how one bishop’s career became a case study in Tudor adaptability.
What do you think: principled conformer or clerical chameleon? Share your thoughts below!
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A spring morning in 1573. A respected London merchant leaves a friendâs house near Woolwich⊠and ends up dead by Shooterâs Hill.The killer, Captain George Brown, is caught within days. But the real shock wasnât the killer's identity, it was the letter that told him exactly where to strike⊠and who wanted George Saunders gone.Iâm Claire Ridgway, historian and author. In this Tudor true-crime deep dive, we follow the manhunt, the Privy Councilâs rapid crackdown, and the chain of clues later dramatised in "A Warning for Fair Women", from âa white doublet and blue breechesâ to blood on a suspectâs hose and a watermanâs damning testimony. What unfolds reaches far beyond a highway ambush, right into Saundersâs inner circle.In this episode youâll hear about:The ambush near Shooterâs Hill and John Beaneâs miraculous survivalHow the Council moved: arrest at Rochester, Tower examinations, and swift justice at SmithfieldThe mysterious letter and the go-between who carried messagesWhy the case obsessed Elizabethan England: status, scandal, and a rich paper trail (pamphlets, ballad, Privy Council orders, and a stage play)The final twist that stunned LondonIf you love Tudor true crime, hit like, subscribe, and ring the bell. #truecrime #tudortruecrime #tudorhistory #tudormurder #georgesaunders #elizabethandrama
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