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This exquisite gold ring was found by a metal detectorist in Bedfordshire. Dating from the 1570s, it is engraved with a phoenix - one of the emblems used by Elizabeth I and her courtiers to honour her mother Anne Boleyn #elizabethi #anneboleyn

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

When your day starts with seeing a newly discovered Elizabethan treasure, you know the bar has been raised pretty high 🤩🤩🤩

submitted 16 days ago • 4 comments

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨 It’s the FINAL day to save $10 on Witchcraft: The Real History & get access to tomorrow’s Royal Witches Zoom! 👑🔮 Join us for 8 days of uncovering the truth behind witch trials & legends. Register now! 👉 claireridgway.com/events/witchcraft/ #WitchcraftHistory #WitchTrials

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Lovely to see the Peterborough Cathedral fundraiser, which I’m helping @drowenemmerson.bsky.social organise, in the news! The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures will feature contributions from more than 15 historians. Join us from anywhere in the world! www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/...

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Two weeks ago today… @tommyhashbrown.bsky.social #obe #windsorcastle

submitted 29 days ago • 4 comments

I am now the proud owner of a Tudor shoe sole!!! 🤩🤩🤩Found at Greenwich by the wonderful @londonmudlark.bsky.social Thank you SO much Lara. I can’t stop looking at it 🙏🙏🙏

submitted 33 days ago • 3 comments

The official photos have just arrived. These are absolutely the last, I promise! 🎖️#obe #windsorcastle

submitted 41 days ago • 4 comments

Still pinching myself after the most incredible investiture day. Apologies in advance for the number of photos I’m going to be sharing this week! #obe #windsorcastle🏰

submitted 43 days ago • 6 comments

Oh wonderful a new episode of the @shropwitchespod.bsky.social with @tracyborman.bsky.social all about the witch trials of the 16th and 17th Century has just been released! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

submitted 48 days ago • 1 comment

A beautifully frosty early morning walk at the palace with Cromwell 🐾❄️ #hamptoncourtpalace

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

It was the end of an era today as we bade a fond farewell to our amazing colleague @lucyworsley.bsky.social in the only way that HRP curators know how: with copious amounts of tea and cake 🍰 🫖

submitted 49 days ago • 1 comment

I only had one New Year’s resolution for 2025: write my new book. This is Day 1 and I’ve already notched up two words (my name, admittedly) ✍️ @hodderfiction.bsky.social

submitted 52 days ago • 4 comments

Beautiful (if chilly) sunset walk with Cromwell yesterday. This photo doesn’t do justice to how brightly the crescent moon and star were shining 🌙⭐️🐕‍🦺

submitted 53 days ago • 3 comments

It’s not quite the Frick, but thanks to a wonderful birthday present I now have a More to go with my Cromwell 😍

submitted 57 days ago • 4 comments

#ICYMI: In Ep 216 Christmas Special 2024 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast I am joined by @tracyborman.bsky.social & Gareth Russell who talk about their own festive traditions & some memorable Tudor Christmases 📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j... 💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

This rage has been pent up for a LONG time so thanks for giving me the opportunity to finally let rip!

submitted 58 days ago • 2 comments

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…my latest book for just 99p from 25 Dec-5 Jan on Kindle! #12daysofkindle Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏻📚

submitted 64 days ago • 1 comment

Love this! @historytoday.com #henryviii #hamptoncourtpalace

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

Beautiful sunrise over #hamptoncourtpalace this morning

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

I’ll be revealing some top Tudor Christmas traditions on BBC Breakfast tomorrow at 8.45am, live from Hampton Court! 🎄🎅🏻 Historic Royal Palaces #tudors #christmas #hamptoncourtpalace

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been appointed Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces. Looking forward to uncovering many more stories from the past 1,000 years 🏰

submitted 72 days ago • 22 comments

🎄 Ep 216 Christmas Special 2024 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds! 🤩 @tracyborman.bsky.social & Gareth Russell talk Tudor festivities & their own traditions 🌲 Faith Douglas A-Z Plants - Birch tree 📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j... 💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

Beautifully eerie full moon above Hampton Court this evening 🌕

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Thank you Hever Castle for a magical evening 🎄🤩❤️ Cromwell was too mesmerised by the lights to take a look at his newly-installed namesake inside 🐶

submitted 75 days ago • 1 comment

I had HUGE fun exploring the weird and wonderful world of Tudor Christmas traditions with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social (and it was a nice novelty to feel a bit short). Listen now on the History Hit podcast

submitted 77 days ago • 1 comment

The scene is set for the 2024 Sandford Award Ceremony at Kensington Palace 🤩🤩🤩

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

As the final episode approaches, in the latest @radiotimes.bsky.social I reflect on what has been an extraordinary moment in TV history #themirrorandthelight #thomascromwell @bbcone.bsky.social

submitted 79 days ago • 2 comments

The Tower was the scene of triumph and tragedy for #thomascromwell Find out more in my new blog: www.hrp.org.uk/blog/thomas-...

submitted 81 days ago • 2 comments

Out now! The final episode in our #elizabethi series. And what a finale it was, thanks to the utterly brilliant Helen Castor 🤩👑 www.hrp.org.uk/listen-to-th...

submitted 83 days ago • 1 comment

A very special evening attending a livery dinner at Drapers Hall (aka Thomas Cromwell’s gaff) 🤩🤩🤩 Nice to see a very festive Royal Exchange on the way home too 🎄

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

I’ll be on Channel 5 News tonight from 5pm talking about the extraordinary new discovery regarding #theprincesinthetower And you can watch the whole story at 9pm uk time on Channel 5

submitted 85 days ago • 3 comments

Excellent piece about the discovery in today’s @thetimes.com

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

If you need your #thomascromwell fix in between episodes of #themirrorandthelight then www.hrp.org.uk/shop has just the thing for you. And I’ve even signed them!

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

Believe me, you’re not going to want to miss this…

submitted 88 days ago • 7 comments

All set for episode 4 on Sunday?? Here’s a little background reading for you www.hrp.org.uk/blog/thomas-... #themirrorandthelight #anneofcleves #thomascromwell

submitted 89 days ago • 2 comments

Calling all Tudor fans! I had such fun recording this new BBC History podcast all about the Tudors. Ep 1/5 is out now 👇

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment

So looking forward to talking about my favourite document in The National Archives and the secrets it reveals later today www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secrets-of...

submitted 90 days ago • 2 comments

Episode 2 of our new #elizabethi podcast is out now! I loved chatting with the brilliant Andrea Clarke about Elizabeth’s turbulent relationship with her arch rival #maryqueenofscots

submitted 90 days ago • 1 comment

Thank you so much Cheltenham Festivals @thetimes.com @cunardline.bsky.social for the most magical time. Being part of a truly amazing festival while sailing across the Atlantic was an experience I’ll never forget 🚢🤩🙏 @tommyhashbrown.bsky.social

submitted 95 days ago • 1 comment