The History of England
David Crowther
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 150+ hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 8, 2017 • 40min
228 Mistress Anne Boleyn, Scandal of Christendom
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 1, 2017 • 46min
227 The Reformation Parliament
The podcast dives into the tumultuous period between 1529 and 1532, highlighting the rise of Anne Boleyn and the political maneuvering of Thomas Cromwell. It explores growing anti-clerical sentiment, the shift in power dynamics as Henry VIII pushes for church reforms, and the tensions between the monarchy and clergy. The narrative details Anne's public emergence and political acumen amidst court faction disputes, while Cromwell's ambition bolsters Henry's drive for supremacy. Wills reveal evangelical growth across England, setting the stage for monumental changes.
Sep 24, 2017 • 47min
226 The Great Wether
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2017 • 47min
225 Matters Great and Personal
Dive into the tumultuous world of Henry VIII's 'Great Matter', a pivotal moment that shook Christendom. Uncover the tangled motives behind the king's desire for divorce, from love to dynastic necessity. Explore the key figures at court, including the ambitious Anne Boleyn and the steadfast Catherine. Learn about the legal hurdles and diplomatic crises faced by Wolsey as he navigated this treacherous landscape. This engaging discussion sets the stage for a historical drama filled with intrigue and division.
Sep 10, 2017 • 38min
224 Deadly Poison
In 1520 the Pope threatened an obscure Augustinian monk with excommunication. Why ? What happened next? And how did the English react? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2017 • 41min
223 Venal or Vital?
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2017 • 40min
222 From Hapsburg to Valois
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2017 • 31min
221 The Finest Buck
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2017 • 38min
220 Disguisings
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' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2017 • 35min
219 Cloth of Gold
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
