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This week on Tea Time History Chat Live - the so-called Casket Letters and how they implicate Mary, Queen of Scots in the murder of her second husband, the father of her son James, Lord Darnley. Links also mentioned: Interview with Sharon Bennett Connolly 'The Women of the Anarchy' -


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This week I introduce you to some wonderful primary sources! The articles, adverts and readers letters make for fascinating reading!
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I have been on the road for the past couple of days and one of my destinations was the World Heritage Site, Fountains Abbey. In this episode I'll tell you about the abbey's interesting origin story and my visit. . I also have an update on 'The Catherine Howard Tour!'


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There are many myths and legends about the so-called Peasant's Revolt of 1381. In this week's livestream I introduce you to the main elements of this uprising. What was it really about, who was involved and, what were the repercussions?
Also this week, I announced a brand new tour for 2025! The Catherine Howard Tour is a 8 night/9 day tour with Catherine's biographer, award winning historian Gareth Russell!
If you love to travel history and the idea of doing so with eminent historians whilst staying in beautiful hotels, being taken everywhere in a luxury coach and not having to worry about any arrangements at all check out www.britishhistorytours.com on 5th June. Priority booking is open already to members of my Patreon, go to Patreon.com/BritishHistory.
Further Reading and Listening on the Peasant's Revolt
The Rest is History Podcast, which you will be able to find by searching Spotify.
My interview with Helen Carr -
'1381: The Year of the Peasants’ Revolt' by Juliet Barker, published by Harvard University Press


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For over 100 years we have been moving our clocks forward one hour in the Spring and back again one hour in the Autumn. In today's livestream I'll cover how this idea was first thought of and why it was introduced!
I am also fresh back from The Anne Boleyn Tour so I'm sure that will come up too! You can get on the tour in 2025 by booking at www.britishhistoytours.com or emailing us at office@britishhistorytours.com.


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In 1554, Elizabeth (future Elizabeth I) was released from the Tower of London to house arrest at Woodstock. She had been held for weeks despite no evidence to implicate her in the recent Wyatt Rebellion to overthrow her half-sister Mary and put her on the throne. The date chosen was probably deliberate and could have been meant to send a message to Elizabeth that she was still alive only by the mercy of her sister, it was 19th May, the 18th anniversary of her mother's execution at the Tower. The next anniversary to fall in this week is that of the first documented smallpox vaccination by Dr Edward Jenner. A discovery that would have greatly benefitted Elizabeth who almost died from the disease in 1562. Jenner has come under criticism for testing his new technique on an 8 year old boy. However, I have covered the context in which he decided to do that and why it is not as bad as it seems.
Videos mentioned:
History After Dark about Edward Jenner - https://www.youtube.com/live/bGdExOOCQMo?si=7DC0b0f5hXb7CDAj
Interview with Dr Estelle Paranque -
Interview with Dr Joanne Paul -
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About Philippa Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History. Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in traveling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide.


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