Episode 260 - The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms with Brett Dolman

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors with your host, Natalie Grueninger. This episode is sponsored by the Gloucester History Festival, where history enthusiasts can enjoy live talks from renowned historians and speakers. Natalie welcomes Brett Dolman, curator and historian at Hampton Court Palace, to discuss the newly opened exhibition, The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms. Brett shares insights into the exhibition, which showcases rare Tudor paintings, historical artefacts, and provides a deeper look into the lives of ordinary men and women who served at the Tudor court. The episode delves into the significance of the Wolsey Rooms, originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and explores the rich history and stories of the Tudor period. Brett discusses key exhibits, including portraits of Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, as well as rare paintings depicting Henry's military campaigns and the Field of Cloth of Gold. Listeners will also learn about the Tudor connections with the wider world, including trade, cultural exchanges, and the darker aspects of exploitation and colonisation. Brett emphasises the importance of understanding the broader historical context and the impact of the Tudor dynasty on global history. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Tudor history, offering a fascinating glimpse into one of England's most iconic periods. Join Natalie and Brett as they explore the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor court. The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/the-tudor-world-in-the-wolsey-rooms/#gs.ct1cte 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

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:06.4	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:13.1	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:19.4	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello everyone, Welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger. Thank you so much for joining me today. I'd like to begin by thanking the sponsor of today's podcast, the Gloucester History Festival. The Gloucester History Festival invites you to join 100 of Britain's top historians, actors, comedians and broadcasters.
1:16.8	In a mouth-watering program of events this September, the 50 Blackfriars talks take place in the magical setting of Blackfriars Priory
1:24.8	and will be live-streamed for you to enjoy wherever you are in the world.
1:28.8	Watch in person or online to hear from Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Nathan Armin, Linda Porter, David Olusoga, Dan Jones, Greg Jenner, William Dalrym, Janina Ramirez, Kate Williams and more world-class speakers who'll be sharing their love of history in Gloucester.
1:45.1	Live stream event tickets give you access to your events until the 27th of September.
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1:53.5	The festival runs from the 7th to the 22nd of September.
1:57.5	I'd also like to acknowledge and thank the generous listeners who continue to support Talking
2:01.8	Tudors on Patreon and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate
2:07.3	and review the show. As an independent podcaster, this means the world to me. If you love the podcast,
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2:29.3	rewards. You can also support the podcast and share your love of Tudor history with the world
2:33.9	by buying Talking Tudors merchandise.
2:36.5	Check out all the products at Talking Tudors.threadless.com.
2:40.6	Now on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Brett Dolman to the podcast to talk about a new exhibition that's recently opened at Hampton Court, the Tudor World in the Walsy
2:51.4	rooms. Brett Dorman is a curator and historian specialising in the creation, purpose,
2:57.0	and reception of Western European art in the 16th to early 18th centuries. As curator collections
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