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The History of England

This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country"s history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of

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258 Protector Somerset

The History of England ·

2018/10/07

Somerset was an effective soldier, and as uncle to the king he seemed like an idealchoice as Protector. Would he prove an effective political? Good Duke, Bad Duke or just Duke? Over the next few episodes, we'll find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:47

257 His Blood Crieth out against Thee

The History of England ·

2018/09/16

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:10

256 The Boy King

The History of England ·

2018/09/09

Poor Edward's reign tends tobe 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:06

255 Europe XI The Spanish Century

The History of England ·

2018/09/02

By1600, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:42

254 Europe X Chaos and Threat

The History of England ·

2018/08/19

Our survey of 16th century Europe moves onto the growth of the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman, and the chaos of the French religious wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:56

253 Europe IX Confessionalism Unleashed

The History of England ·

2018/08/12

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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252 Henry VIII - Judgement Day

The History of England ·

2018/07/22

Alternative views of the Big Man presentedin this week's megasode and your chance to vote and be entered into the prize draw forcoins kindly donated by Halls Hammered Coins. Thank you Simon.Here's the link to the episode on the websitehttps://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/2018/07/19/252-henry-viii-judgement-day/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:43

251 The End of Days

The History of England ·

2018/06/24

In 1546, Gardiner and the religious conservatives moved their sights from Cranmer, to the new darling of the evangelical cause - the Queen. Gettingevidence from Anne Askew was the key - and they would stop at nothing to get it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:27

250 Catherine and Anne

The History of England ·

2018/06/03

In 1545 the struggle between conservative and evangelical, between mumpsimus and sumpsimus grew more intense as Catherine Parr's householdshed an evangelical light over the court. And into this situation came a noblewoman from Lincolnshire, Anne Askew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:08

249 Knaves I Cannot Rule

The History of England ·

2018/05/27

It's time for a naval encounter, marked by the sinking of the Mary Rose, and then we set the scene for thecut-throat politics of the last years with Richard Rich, Thomas Wriothesley and William Paget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:29

248 To Arms!

The History of England ·

2018/05/20

In 1544 Henrytraveled 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 aroyalnavy; and this time, it's an investment that would last. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:11

247 Queen Catherine the Third

The History of England ·

2018/04/29

The arrival of Catherine Parr (and family) and preparations for war in France. And rather a lot of digressions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:40

246 A Rough Wooing

The History of England ·

2018/04/22

In 1542, Henry's sought war with France; but before that, he must make surehis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:42

245 The Prebendaries Plot

The History of England ·

2018/04/15

In 1543 religious conservatives were in the ascendant, dominated thearistocratic Privy Council and a wave of prosecutions for heresy followed. When some of Archbishop Cranmer's own parishionersof Kent sought to discredit him Gardiner saw an opportunity to bring him down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:45

244 No More Time to Dance

The History of England ·

2018/04/01

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:51

243 A Jewel for Womanhood

The History of England ·

2018/03/25

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:28

242 Anne and Thomas

The History of England ·

2018/03/18

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:14

241 The Illness of King Henry

The History of England ·

2018/03/11

Henry's attitude to illness, and possible medical explanations for his characterand events of his realm. And a negotiation starts for a new wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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240 Henry VIII in Ireland and Wales

The History of England ·

2018/02/25

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:55

239 Henry VIII and his Realm

The History of England ·

2018/02/11

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 androyal power in the north of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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