Behind the Throne: The Unsung Heroes of the Tudor Court

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Heather Teysko

History

4.6 • 624 Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2023

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Ever wondered who kept the Tudor court running smoothly? Let's dive into the fascinating world of the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. From the skilled cooks whipping up feasts for royalty, to the meticulous gardeners maintaining lush palace grounds, and the hardworking laundry workers who kept everyone looking their best - discover the lives, challenges, and rewards of these essential court workers. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/courtjobs Learn more about Tudorcon at englandcast.com/Tudorcon Thanks so much for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Right, birthday party, the big 30th.
0:03.3	Although, is it more like 40th?
0:06.1	Hmm, best go generic.
0:08.0	Something fizzy?
0:09.2	Oh, along with everyone else.
0:10.9	Flowers?
0:11.7	Symbolic of blooming into a new era.
0:14.4	Ugh.
0:15.4	No, come on.
0:16.4	Something more exciting.
0:18.8	Something like.
0:20.8	I'll take a two million red scratch card, please.
0:23.8	Add some play with National Lottery Scratch Cards.
0:27.2	Search Dream big, play, small, rules and procedures apply.
0:29.1	Players must be 18 or over. Hello and welcome to the Renaissance English History Podcast, a part of the Agora Podcast Network.
0:49.2	I am your host, Heather Tesco.
0:50.9	I'm a storyteller who makes history accessible because I believe it's a
0:54.3	pathway to understanding who we are, our place in the universe, and being more deeply in touch
0:59.6	with our own humanity. In this episode, we're going to think about getting a job in the
1:05.6	Tudor Court and talk about the various people and roles that kept the court running.
1:11.9	Before we get started, though, your reminder about TudorCon.
1:15.6	So, you guys, it's like four and a half months away now.
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