Upcoming Events Update

Something for everyone!

Bore da, pawb, which is good morning everyone, in Welsh. Or Prynhawn da if you’re reading in the afternoon, or even Noswaith da if you’re joining me in the evening. Since this is, strictly speaking, a newsletter, I suppose I should occasionally touch in with what I have planned to keep you all up-to-date so nobody misses anything.

So, these are THINGS OF NOTE that may be of interest, and considering you’ve taken the effort to subscribe, I hope at least some of them may be!

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KATHERINE OF ARAGON FESTIVAL

On 25 January, I will be taking part in the 2025 Katharine of Aragon Festival, the annual celebration of this remarkable woman that takes place near her burial location in Peterborough.

I will be speaking about a subject I know well, the marriage and union of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Katharine’s parents-in-law twice over, of course. This is a new talk I’d like to give more in 2025, but we’ll see if we get any takers.

I am honoured that my talk has sold out for this event, but a week-long festival that takes place between 22 and 29 January, there are plenty of other excellent opportunities to step back in time and experience the rich Tudor court. More information HERE

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THE TUDORS IN PARIS

In quite surreal news, on Saturday 31 January, I am giving my first ever talk overseas when I speak at a private event in BLOODY PARIS! Everyone is a fan of Paris, including me, and I am fortunate to be visiting for the third time. Is it a coincidence this event is being held the very same day that my beloved Wales play France in rugby, in Paris? I’ll leave that up to you.

Now, the event IS privately organised but the organisers have advised that if anyone is in Paris and wants to come along, to message me their details and we can add you to a guest list. If you are around, I strongly encourage you to come to a very unique event. For my part, I will be speaking about Henry Tudor and France, and how it was the French that put Henry onto the English throne. Contact me via my website HERE

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RICHMOND

Another upcoming talk I have is on Monday 10 February in Richmond, where I will be speaking about Henry VII and his association with this lovely town on the Thames. Many will immediately recognise that Henry was originally the Earl of Richmond, and yes, it is he we owe for the re-founding and renaming of this area Richmond after his title when in 1497 he began construction of one of the greatest royal palaces ever seen in England. It was here that he (and his granddaughter Elizabeth I, in fact) would die, all of which I aim to explore in a brand-new talk. Incidentally, Richmond has gained international renown in recent times for its association with the phenomenon that is Ted Lasso. Come for Lasso, stay for the Tudors. Information can be found HERE

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GLOUCESTER HISTORY FESTIVAL WINTER WARMER

Some excellent news for those of you unable to make it to in-person events – Gloucester History Festival, one of the biggest and most prestigious anywhere in the world, have introduced an amazing initiative – their Winter Warmer Festival.

Running between 24 January and 6 March, the GHF are broadcasting 50 (!!) events across 25 days, all of which can be watched from the comfort of your couch or even bed if you wish! These events are recordings from previous history festivals, and feature the very biggest and best of historians, including the likes of Mary Beard, Dan Snow, Michael Wood,

Dan Jones

, Greg Jenner, Suzannah Lipscomb, Nicola Tallis, Helen Castor, and many more. I will also be featured, giving my talk ‘Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor’.

You can either purchase individual tickets for £6, or simply pay £30 to obtain a winter warmer pass that gives you FULL access to every, single talk. It is a history fan’s dream. More information HERE and you can book MY talk HERE

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PRINCES IN THE TOWER ONLINE COURSE

In February, I am returning the exceptional Medieval History Academy’s Princes in the Tower course as a guest contributor, discussing and debating what I think happened to the sons of Edward IV with my great frenemy,

Matt Lewis

and the superb course organiser Lacey Bonar Hull.

The course , which features fourteen recorded lectures and live discussions, runs for four weeks and is very thorough – I wholeheartedly endorse Dr Bonar Hull’s work. More information HERE

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WARS OF THE ROSES ONLINE HISTORY FESTIVAL

During the weekend of 21^st-23^rd March, I am one of six historians taking a look at the only war I can profess to being a fan of – the Wars of the Roses, of course. Organised by the superb Philippa Lacey Brewell of

British History

Tours, the online event features recorded talks from myself on the House of Beaufort, plus offerings from Gareth Russell, Matthew Lewis, Julian Humphrys, Elizabeth Norton and Euan Roger. We will all also be doing a live Q&A, so make sure to sign up. Even if you’re busy that weekend, talks will be available to watch until May! Learn more HERE

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ASK A HISTORIAN: THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE TUDORS

On Thursday 13 March in a candlelit Southwark Cathedral, five historians – myself and Matthew Lewis plus the charming Tudor Trio, Owen Emmerson, Kate McCaffrey and Nicola Tallis, all assemble for a unique event.

How do you write history books? Where do you do research? Can I become a historian? Does social media help or hinder historians? Was Anne Boleyn guilty, what caused the Peasants’ Revolt, and just who did kill those poor Princes in the Tower? Some of the questions you may want to ask us as we discuss, debate and consider History, with some help from you.

From Knights, castles, monarchs, and murders, to writing, podcasting and TV work, you ask, we’ll answer. You know who we are, you know what we’ve done, now come and probe us further! More information HERE