Episode 274 - The Final Resting Place of Katherine Parr with Charlotte McCrory

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger delves into the enigmatic history of Katherine Parr's final resting place at Sudeley Castle. This episode features guest Charlotte McCrory, a passionate PhD student researching the tombs of royal women. Together, they explore the complex events leading to Katherine's death and burial. Discover the fascinating backstory of Katherine Parr's marriage to Thomas Seymour and the brief period of happiness leading up to her untimely death. Through Charlotte's research, we unravel the significance behind her burial site at Sudeley Chapel and consider the possible motives for choosing this secluded location. Learn about the turbulent history of Katherine's tomb, from its destruction during the Civil War to the shocking events of its rediscovery and the eventual creation of a new Victorian monument. The episode also highlights the ongoing efforts of Sudeley Castle to honour Katherine's legacy and invites listeners to immerse themselves in the world of Tudor history. Follow Charlotte McCrory on X https://x.com/CharlotteVic18 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 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.
0:14.2	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. Welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruniga. Thank you so much for joining me today.
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1:49.8	Talkingtudors.threadless.com. Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Charlotte
1:56.1	McRory back to the show to talk about the final resting place of Catherine Parr. Charlotte is currently
2:02.5	undertaking a PhD, investigating the tombs of Royal Women, 1437 to 1557, and how to project a
2:10.2	dynastic and personal memory. She completed an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Kent,
2:16.3	as well as doing an MA in Museum Studies
2:18.6	at the University of Leicester. Charlotte has been fascinated with history since she was three years
2:24.0	old, and the tutors have always remained her passion. Outside of history, she currently works as
2:29.6	a school librarian, bakes a lot, and is a proud studio players member, an amateur dramatic musical
2:36.1	theatre group in Ilkeston. Let's dive straight into our conversation. Welcome back to talking
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