Dr Helen Newsome-Chandler
Historical linguist specialising in late medieval queens, correspondence and material culture; researcher on the holograph letters of Margaret Tudor and based at Nottingham Trent University.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 45min
Margaret Tudor: life of the week
Dr. Helen Newsome-Chandler, a historical linguist specializing in late medieval queens, discusses the life of Margaret Tudor, a formidable political player. Through her extensive research on Margaret's holograph letters, Helen highlights Margaret’s strategic marriage to James IV of Scotland and her complex role as queen consort. The podcast explores how she balanced loyalties between England and Scotland, the political significance of her letters, and her enduring legacy in Anglo-Scottish relations. Listeners gain insight into the remarkable resilience of this queen.
