Stories from the Palaces

By Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace.

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How many episodes does Stories from the Palaces have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Stories from the Palaces episodes:

January 02, 2012 Tower of London - Lady Margaret
This is the story of one of those Royal names, and possibly the oldest female prisoner in the Tower's history - Margaret Pole, the Countess of Salisbury.
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6min
December 22, 2011 Tower of London - Alice Tankerville
In 1534 Alice Tankerville was imprisoned in the Tower, apparently in the Cold Harbour Gate, for financial offences. She escaped with the help of one of her guards, the only escapee in Henry's time.
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7min
December 22, 2011 Tower of London - Sir Thomas More
Henry VIII's Chancellor, Sir Thomas More was imprisoned for refusing to accept the king as Head of the Church. He was initially treated relatively well and dedicated himself to contemplation and writing.
He was beheaded and later made a Catholic saint.
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5min

FAQs about Stories from the Palaces:

How many episodes does Stories from the Palaces have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.