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263 The Devise
25 november 2018 · 45 min
Edward VI's 'Devise for the Succession' would plunge England into turmoil. Was it his own work, or was it the work of a manipulative and power hungry Northumberland? Here's what happened. Lees meer
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262 Northumberland
18 november 2018 · 42 min
John Dudley, as Duke of Northumberland for a while dominated the King's Council - and was a man with the imagination to change the rules. And the Edwardian Reformation continued, step by step, to transform religious practice. Lees meer
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261 The Trouble with Mary
4 november 2018 · 36 min
In 1550 Edward's views on reformation began to harden - and brought him into conflict with his sister. Under pressure from King and Council, Mary decided that she must flee the country for the safety of the firmly Catholic Empire Lees meer
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260 A Double Coup
30 oktober 2018 · 44 min
Somerset came away from the Commotion Time with a wobbly reputation. Could he survive politically ? Lees meer
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259 The Time of Camps
14 oktober 2018 · 37 min
1549 was a year of upheaval which led to rebellions which offer a fascinating window into English society. It also saw the publication of the Book of Common Prayer, Cranmer's masterpiece which would form the bedrock of the English church for centuries Lees meer
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258 Protector Somerset
7 oktober 2018 · 37 min
Somerset was an effective soldier, and as uncle to the king he seemed like an ideal choice as Protector. Would he prove an effective political? Good Duke, Bad Duke or just Duke? Over the next few episodes, we'll find out. Lees meer
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257 His Blood Crieth out against Thee
16 september 2018 · 41 min
Within week, Edward Seymour was safely ensconced on the seat of power. But brother Thomas was not impressed, and would involve three women - Catherine Parr, Princess Elizabeth and Jane Grey in his attempt to gain power and influence Lees meer
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256 The Boy King
9 september 2018 · 30 min
Poor Edward's reign tends to be ignored, sandwiched as it is. This week we pay it proper respect - what has history had to say of the lad, what were the controversies of his reign and the players that trod its boards? Lees meer
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255 Europe XI The Spanish Century
2 september 2018 · 45 min
By 1600, the Spain and her Empire was acknowledged as the richest and most powerful state in Europe. the hardworking Phillip II worked into the night deep in his massive palace of El Escorial to keep the wheels turning. But by his death in 1598, the seeds of her fall were already apparent. Lees meer
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254 Europe X Chaos and Threat
19 augustus 2018 · 44 min
Our survey of 16th century Europe moves on to the growth of the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman, and the chaos of the French religious wars. Lees meer
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253 Europe IX Confessionalism Unleashed
12 augustus 2018 · 52 min
How the rise of Calvinism, the Catholic Reformation and the peace of Augsberg combined with attitudes towards heresy to divide Europe along harsher, confessional lines. Lees meer
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252 Henry VIII - Judgement Day
22 juli 2018 · 1 uur 14 min
Alternative views of the Big Man presented in this week's megasode and your chance to vote and be entered into the prize draw for coins kindly donated by Halls Hammered Coins. Thank you Simon.Here's the link to the episode on the website https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/2018/07/19/252-henry-viii-judgement-day/ Lees meer
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251 The End of Days
24 juni 2018 · 45 min
In 1546, Gardiner and the religious conservatives moved their sights from Cranmer, to the new darling of the evangelical cause - the Queen. Getting evidence from Anne Askew was the key - and they would stop at nothing to get it. Lees meer
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250 Catherine and Anne
3 juni 2018 · 36 min
In 1545 the struggle between conservative and evangelical, between mumpsimus and sumpsimus grew more intense as Catherine Parr's household shed an evangelical light over the court. And into this situation came a noblewoman from Lincolnshire, Anne Askew. Lees meer
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249 Knaves I Cannot Rule
27 mei 2018 · 34 min
It's time for a naval encounter, marked by the sinking of the Mary Rose, and then we set the scene for the cut-throat politics of the last years with Richard Rich, Thomas Wriothesley and William Paget. Lees meer
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248 To Arms!
20 mei 2018 · 34 min
In 1544 Henry traveled to France and hauled himself into the saddle for his last chance to emulate Henry V. A little like his predecessor, he was also investing in a royal navy; and this time, it's an investment that would last. Lees meer
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247 Queen Catherine the Third
29 april 2018 · 33 min
The arrival of Catherine Parr (and family) and preparations for war in France. And rather a lot of digressions. Lees meer
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246 A Rough Wooing
22 april 2018 · 33 min
In 1542, Henry's sought war with France; but before that, he must make sure his northern borders were safe. So began the Rough Wooing, as Henry sought to bring a Pro-English part to power in Scotland, and then bully her into a marriage alliance. Lees meer
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245 The Prebendaries Plot
15 april 2018 · 40 min
In 1543 religious conservatives were in the ascendant, dominated the aristocratic Privy Council and a wave of prosecutions for heresy followed. When some of Archbishop Cranmer's own parishioners of Kent sought to discredit him Gardiner saw an opportunity to bring him down. Lees meer
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244 No More Time to Dance
1 april 2018 · 41 min
Catherine had made a decent start of being queen. And it was really in no body's interest to reveal her old life. But dangers and memories were all around - as were temptations Lees meer
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243 A Jewel for Womanhood
25 maart 2018 · 34 min
In 1540 a new member at court, Catherine Howard, caught the eye of a king struggling with his marriage to Anne. By July Anne was gone and Catherine had embarked on her new career as queen of England. Lees meer
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242 Anne and Thomas
18 maart 2018 · 40 min
Anne arrived in England to be greeted by 6 burly disguised middle aged men. 1540 was a year neither Anne of Cleves nor Thomas Cromwell were to remember - with affection in one case, or at all in another. Lees meer
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241 The Illness of King Henry
11 maart 2018 · 34 min
Henry's attitude to illness, and possible medical explanations for his character and events of his realm. And a negotiation starts for a new wife. Lees meer
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240 Henry VIII in Ireland and Wales
25 februari 2018 · 39 min
The 1530's saw radical changes in both Ireland and Wales, following Cromwell's same policy as applied to the northern borders. The outcomes though, were to be very different. Lees meer
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239 Henry VIII and his Realm
11 februari 2018 · 35 min
Henry wanted a different relationship with his nobility - a service, court based nobility. Royal power meanwhile must be extended and enhanced. Today we look at Tudor lordship and royal power in the north of England. Lees meer
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238 The Fight Back
4 februari 2018 · 36 min
In 1539, Henry became convinced that religious reform was going too far. Cromwell and Cranmer failed to see the signs and during the 1539 the act of Six Articles shocked evangelists. Lees meer
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237 Dissolution and Destruction
21 januari 2018 · 33 min
At the start of 1538, the end of monasticism was widely predicted, and by 1540 the larger monasteries were all gone. Along with an assault on the veneration of relics and saints, the traditional practice of religion was deeply affected. Lees meer
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236 The Burning of Derfel Gadarn
14 januari 2018 · 36 min
In 1537 and 1538 the doctrinal debate intensified with the Evangelical cause appeared to advance step by step. Cromwell discredited the monastic movement by attacking the veneration of relics. Lees meer
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235 Pilgrimage of Grace II
7 januari 2018 · 35 min
By December 1536 there were 50,000 rebels camped around Pontefract Castle while inside their leader Robert Aske composed a petition of 24 articles, to re-instate traditional religion and the Pope. No royal army of any size stood between them and London. Lees meer
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234 Pilgrimage of Grace I
17 december 2017 · 33 min
It is not true to say that Henry died a Catholic without the Pope. The 1530's were a time of increasing doctrinal confusion which together with the attack on monasticism brought forth a bellow of distress. Lees meer
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233 Obedience
10 december 2017 · 32 min
With Anne's death the traditionalists breathed a heavy sign of relief. now all the bad stuff would stop - evangelical reform would be reversed, Mary would be re-instated. They had a shock coming. Lees meer
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232 Evangelicals
3 december 2017 · 35 min
From the mid 1520s, the church authorities began to face a more serious challenge from evangelicals like Thomas Bilney and Hugh Latimer. And in 1526 and 1534, Tyndale's New Testament in English transformed the situation Lees meer
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231 The Scandal of Christendom Debate
29 oktober 2017 · 50 min
Some of the arguments about Anne Boleyn's life and career, to help you make you make your choice and vote on the History of England Facebook page http://bit.ly/THoEFBpage before 19th November. 4 Prizes to be won! Lees meer
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230 The Execution of Anne Boleyn
22 oktober 2017 · 43 min
On May Day 1536 at Greenwich, Anne and Henry could put their worries aside. Everything was well with the world as they watched the joust. Then Henry left suddenly and was seen arguing with Henry Norris. Find out what happened next. Lees meer
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229 The Reign of Queen Anne Boleyn
15 oktober 2017 · 53 min
We discuss what we know about Anne as Queen consort, and chart the progress of the break with a thousand years of tradition in the declaration of royal supremacy. Lees meer
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228 Mistress Anne Boleyn, Scandal of Christendom
8 oktober 2017 · 40 min
The start of 4 weeks of fun, debate, voting and prizes as we consider the life of Anne Boleyn and decide whether Catherine was being fair in describing Anne as the Scandal of Christendom. This week a summary of the life of Anne to 1532. You can find out more here http://bit.ly/ABDebate Lees meer
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227 The Reformation Parliament
1 oktober 2017 · 46 min
After Wolsey's fall was a period of stalemate; but between 1529 and 1532, Henry's thoughts crystalised, Anne became to be openly at his side - and a new weapon joined the king - the exocet that was Thomas Cromwell. Lees meer
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226 The Great Wether
24 september 2017 · 47 min
In 1529 the campaign for the King's great matter, his divorce came to a climax. Wolsey persuaded the Pope to allow a court to be held in England under Cardinals Campeggio and Wolsey. On its success or failure would rest Wolsey's own future. Lees meer
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225 Matters Great and Personal
17 september 2017 · 47 min
The king's Great Matter as it was to be called, outraged and divided Christendom, and has been dividing us ever since. What motivated it? Who was responsible? The debate starts here. Lees meer
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224 Deadly Poison
10 september 2017 · 38 min
In 1520 the Pope threatened an obscure Augustinian monk with excommunication. Why ? What happened next? And how did the English react? Lees meer
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223 Venal or Vital?
3 september 2017 · 41 min
The traditional story of the English Reformation has been of a rotten, moribund, venal church, just waiting to be toppled by reformers, the pyre ignited by Luther's teachings. But was the late medieval church really in such a rotten state? Lees meer
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222 From Hapsburg to Valois
20 augustus 2017 · 40 min
The diplomacy of the early 1520s culminated at Pavia, with the ruin of French hopes - and also English as Hapsburg for a while reigned supreme. Domestic politics saw Wolsey discredited for the first time, and the Boleyns arrive at court. Lees meer
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221 The Finest Buck
13 augustus 2017 · 31 min
Henry had shown a hint of the man he would become in 1510 by the execution of Empson and Dudley. In 1521, the Duke of Buckingham was in his sights, as Europe's Universal Peace sank beneath the waves. Lees meer
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220 Disguisings
30 juli 2017 · 38 min
It is in the reign of Henry VIII that we first hear of the 'masque' - entertainment that drew from Mummers, Mystery plays, and 'disguisings'. We talk about Anne and Mary Boleyn's education - and Shakespeare and the word 'bump' Lees meer
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219 Cloth of Gold
23 juli 2017 · 35 min
Enter Thomas Boleyn, courtier, and the realities of being a courtier. And the field of the cloth of Gold; Henry and Wolsey's mission to uphold the treaty of universal peace. Lees meer
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218 Universal Peace
2 juli 2017 · 32 min
Wolsey had tried war with France, they'd tried war by proxy, they'd tried peace. In 1518 the most remarkable of their plans - the Treaty of Universal peace where 20 states guaranteed the peace of Europe. Lees meer
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217 The Cardinal's Hat
25 juni 2017 · 35 min
Being made a Cardinal in 1515 gave Wolsey the perfect opportunity to give the vainglorious side of his nature full reign. He made full use of it. Lees meer
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216 Love and Marriage
11 juni 2017 · 31 min
The story of a love affair - probably. In 1514 Henry married off his 18 year old sister to the gouty, siphilitic, toothless 50+ year old Louis and sent her to France., She came back a year later married to someone else entirely Lees meer
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215 Hero of War
28 mei 2017 · 29 min
In 1513 there were two English victories. One of them would have a profound effect on English history. The other one was mainly a mad dash in pursuit of a bunch of cavalry eager to escape. Lees meer
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214 The Road to War
21 mei 2017 · 32 min
The path of Renaissance diplomacy was both torturous and without scruple; as Henry finds out as he thirsts for glory. Lees meer
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