Episode 254 - Hosting Henry VIII at West Horsley Place with Ilona Harris & Professor James Clark

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Join Natalie Grueninger on this episode of Talking Tudors as she delves into the fascinating world of Henry VIII. This week, Natalie welcomes Professor James Clark from the University of Exeter and Ilona Harris, Director of West Horsley Place, to discuss the historic visit of Henry VIII to West Horsley Place in July 1533. Discover the significance of this royal visit that took place during a critical moment in Henry VIII's reign, shortly after his marriage to Anne Boleyn and her subsequent coronation. Learn about the history of the manor house, the lavish banquet that greeted the king, and the hunting expedition that took place. Explore the political and social implications of Henry's visit, and how it served as a strategic move to secure his new era. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive research conducted by historians and the immersive events planned at West Horsley Place to celebrate and mark the king's visit. From jousting and falconry displays to interactive family activities and intimate talks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss this captivating journey back to the Tudor court. For more information and to book tickets for the upcoming events, visit the West Horsley Place website. https://www.westhorsleyplace.org/ As always, Natalie encourages listeners to share their thoughts and join the Talking Tudors community on social media. Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon Learn more about Professor Clark here: https://arch-history.exeter.ac.uk/history/profile/index.php?web_id=clark Check out his latest book! https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300269956/the-dissolution-of-the-monasteries/ Follow West Horsley Place on X https://x.com/WHorsleyPlace

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.3	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.2	Thank you so much for joining me today.
1:05.3	I'd like to start by acknowledging and thanking the generous listeners who continue to support Talking Tudors on Patreon
1:11.6	and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate and review the show.
1:17.4	As an independent podcaster, this means a lot to me.
1:20.7	If you love the podcast, please consider joining the Talking Tudors Patreon community.
1:25.7	Visit patreon.com slash Talking Tudors for more information. Once.com slash talking tutors for more information.
1:29.5	Once you sign up, you'll have access to exclusive posts, additional monthly
1:33.4	life talks, a member-only book club, patron-only monthly giveaways to name just a few of the perks.
1:39.6	You can also support the podcast and share your love of Tudor history with the world by buying
1:43.9	Talking Tudors merchandise. Check out all the products love of Tudor history with the world by buying Talking
1:44.4	Tudors merchandise. Check out all the products at Talking Tudors.threadless.com. Now, on to today's
1:50.9	episode, I'm thrilled that joining me on the podcast to talk about Henry the 8th's visit to West Horsley
1:56.1	Place in July 1533 is Professor James Clark, Director of Societies and Cultures Institute at the University
2:03.2	of Exeter, and Alona Harris, the director of West Horsley Place. Let's dive straight into our
2:08.5	conversation. Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm delighted
2:14.8	to be joined today by two guests, which is always really fun. So I have
2:18.5	Professor James Clark and Ilona Harris. So we might start with some introductions. So Ilona,
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Natalie Grueninger, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Natalie Grueninger and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.