Episode 276 - The Rise and Fall of the Pole Family with Adam Pennington

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Welcome to another journey back to 16th century England with Talking Tudors. In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger explores the compelling tale of the Pole family, joined by historian and author Adam Pennington. Dive into the intriguing saga of Margaret Pole and her family, whose complex relations with the Tudor court reveal the delicate balance of power and loyalty. From Margaret's early years of royal favour to the harrowing events leading to her execution, this episode unravels the dramatic and tumultuous lives of the Poles—a family with a claim to the English throne. Experience the riveting accounts of betrayal and survival within the Tudor dynasty's inner circle. Join us as we uncover the impact of Reginald Pole's audacious stand against King Henry VIII, which set the wheels in motion for the family's tragic downfall. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by royal history, political intrigue, and the human stories that weave the fabric of the past. Visit Adam Pennington's official website https://www.thetudorchest.com/ 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.
0:14.0	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. 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 start by acknowledging and thanking the generous listeners who continue to support Talking Tudors on Patreon
1:12.0	and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate and review the show.
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1:51.3	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Adam Pennington to the show to talk about
1:57.3	his latest book on the pole family. Adam is an historian based in London,
2:02.6	having achieved his degree at the University of Brighton in Communication Studies.
2:07.0	Adam's now a full-time author, podcaster and historian, specialising in Plantagenet,
2:12.9	Tudor and Royal History. His first book, Henry VIII and the Plantagenet Poles, The Rise and Fall of a
2:19.1	dynasty, was released in July 24 from Penn and Sword Publishing. Born and raised in London,
2:25.3	Adam's childhood home overlooked non-such park, the location of the sadly lost Tudor Palace of the same
2:31.5	name. With so much history on his doorstep, Adam developed a passion for
2:35.5	the past from a young age. He runs the popular The Tudor Chess blog and accompanying Instagram account,
2:41.8	as well as the Tudor Chess podcast. Let's dive straight into our conversation.
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