British History Series

Lesley Smith has been the Curator of Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire since 2000. Lesley is well known for her highly entertaining and informative costumed portrayals of a variety of historical characters. I’ve had the privilege of seeing Lesley’s portrayals of Mary, Queen of Scots at Tutbury Castle as part of my 2019 Executed Queens tour and in January 2020 I was at Peterborough Cathedral for her first performance of Katherine of Aragon. I think what Lesley does is completely unique. Her portrayal of women in history, dressed as they would have been, is not a reenactment, rather she brings these women to life through her monologues and it’s as if they are standing there talking to you. Lesley kindly agreed to join me and answer questions about the women she portrays and how she prepares her characters.

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In this episode, I talked about the importance of wider context in understandng historical events with specific reference to the failed marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, I explain what James V of Scotland was referring to when he exclaimed “It came wi’ a lass, and it shall pass wi' a lass" on hearing, on his deathbed, about the birth of his baby girl, Mary.

Plus lots more!

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Catherine of Aragon was born on 16th December 1485 to Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile. She would go on to become the wife of both Tudor Princes.

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On 10th December 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated, the first and only king in British history to do so willingly. In our line of monarchs, Edward VIII is the only one to have turned his back on the Crown and the position of Head of the Church in England. Could he actually have also been turning his back on the country? 

#EdwardVIII #AbdicationCrisis #WallaceSimpson

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"It came wi' a lass, and it shall pass wi' a lass", James V of Scotland's famous words as he was told on his death bed of the birth of his baby daughter.  Find out what he meant with this exclamation and how the Stuart's came to the throne via "a lass". 

#MaryQueenofScots #History #Scotland

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On the 2nd December 1697, St Paul's Cathedral was consecrated. This is the 5th St Paul's on this site and was the design of the famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren, who lived to see it finished.   He is buried in the crypt in a simple tomb. Find out why his tomb was not grander.  

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In my live history chat this week I talk about the Scottish troops captured and sold into indentured slavery after the Battle of Worcester, Nancy Astor becoming the first female MP and her clashes with Churchill, Bad King John and two of my favourite artefacts pertaining to Mary, Queen of Scots from the Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition at the British Library.

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