Hello, History of England and welcome to this very special announcement from Chase History

Tours.

My name is Will Clark and this winter I'll be hosting a 10-day Christmas Markets and History

Tour across France, Germany and Austria.

In this small group tour, we'll be exploring world-changing history and delicious festivities as we

visit places like Strasbourg, Nuremberg, Munich and a host of smaller towns in Alsace and Bavaria.

Of course, you'll get the atmosphere, the seasonal traditions, the food, the markets, the winter

setting, but also a much richer historical experience as we

unpack both medieval and modern history. For example, not only will our daily tours be led by

specialist guides, but on some evenings we'll then be joined by local historians. Over a warm

cup of gruvine, you'll be able to discuss local history with local historians. Over a warm cup of gruvine, you'll be able to discuss local history with

local experts. Now, this small group tour has a maximum of just 16 people, so places are

limited. Critically, the 10% early bird discount lasts until April 15, and deposits are fully

refundable until then.

So if you're keen to come, you can secure episode 444, Danby's New Way.

Now, before we start this episode proper, I thought I'd like to give you a bit of an anecdote

or a sort of sketch of an extraordinary character in English history of around this time,

one Margaret Cavendish, and their sensation she caused in English society in

1667. I may possibly perhaps have mentioned her before, though as I say, my memory these days

has a half-life of about two weeks, so who knows. I've also written a shedcast series on her,

because she is really rather remarkable.

She had been in the entourage of Queen Henrietta and fled with her to France

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