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Posts by Dr Owen Emmerson

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Had a great time at #SouthwarkCathedral History Festival on Saturday, heard amazing talks from some of my favourite Historians including @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social

8 months ago 7 2 0 0
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An Exclusive Q&A with Dr. Owen Emmerson On Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle.

In the lead-up to Wolf Hall Weekend 2026 we spoke with Dr. Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social in an Exclusive Q&A on Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/an-exclusi...

9 months ago 25 8 1 0
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New online event! I do hope you'll consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me. Learn more & reserve your place!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

10 months ago 29 4 1 0
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Lovely launch of @drjoannepaul.bsky.social Thomas More. Great to see so many historians there, inc Sarah Gristwood Luke Pepera @nicolatallis.bsky.social @drowenemmerson.bsky.social Kate McCaffrey @nathenamin.bsky.social @estelleprnq.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social Alfred Hawkins

10 months ago 21 3 0 0
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Head over to my Patreon to watch @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me review ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ film. This is an open access video, which means it’s freely available to the public. I hope you enjoy it!
www.patreon.com/posts/dr-owe...

11 months ago 18 9 1 0
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Delighted to reveal that the foreword to my upcoming book ‘The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception’ has been written by none other than the brilliant @drowenemmerson.bsky.social !! Out 31 July 2025!

@penandswordbooks.bsky.social

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac...

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Still time to buy tickets to this weekend’s online Katherine of Aragon Legacy fundraiser for Peterborough Cathedral. Loads of fabulous historians. I’m speaking about Jane Seymour
peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-ka...
@drowenemmerson.bsky.social @onthetudortrail.bsky.social #peterborough

1 year ago 29 6 2 0
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Of all the details I found about Anne Boleyn’s relationship with her daughter Elizabeth this has to be the most poignant @hodderbooks.bsky.social #mothersday #mothersday2025 #anneboleyn #elizabethi #tudors @drowenemmerson.bsky.social

1 year ago 40 5 4 0
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Tudor Times presents Thomas Cromwell: The Rise & Fall - An Evening of Talks Join us for a night of fascinating discussions on Thomas Cromwell's dramatic journey from power to downfall!

We are very pleased to be working with @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social to arrange an evening of talks about Thomas Cromwell on 11 September. Speakers are @drjoannepaul.bsky.social @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and @melitat.bsky.social Get your tickets now, as space is limited! bit.ly/4kUFm29

1 year ago 9 2 0 0
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Tudor Times presents Thomas Cromwell: The Rise & Fall - An Evening of Talks Join us for a night of fascinating discussions on Thomas Cromwell's dramatic journey from power to downfall!

Very pleased to be taking part in an evening devoted to Thomas Cromwell at Southwark Cathedral on 11 September. My fellow-speakers will be @drjoannepaul.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social Book now, as spaces will be limited. bit.ly/4kUFm29

1 year ago 8 2 0 0
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We’re delighted to share that Dr Peter Stiffell is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please do consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) for a wonderful lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

1 year ago 5 1 0 0
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It was such a joy to review the acclaimed TV drama, ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’, with the brilliant @drowenemmerson.bsky.social!
Our discussion is available to all paid subscribers of Talking Tudors. Not a patron? Sign up at patreon.com/TalkingTudors.
I look forward to welcoming you!

1 year ago 17 5 0 0
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As much as I adore seeing our majestic Long Gallery & extraordinary 16th-century art collection beautifully lit, there is also something utterly magical about turning off all of the electricity & seeing it lit only by glorious sunlight, as those before us did. #HeverCastle #AnneBoleyn #AnneofCleves

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We’re thrilled to share that the brilliant Dr Linda Porter is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please do consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online for a wonderful lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

1 year ago 7 4 0 0
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Exploring the early life of Q Anne Boleyn this past week with @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and @onthetudortrail.bsky.social ! So interesting to delve into her early experiences that shaped the Queen she would become! Looking forward to the Q&A this wknd!🤗

📸: Dr. Owen Emmerson & Natalie Grueninger

1 year ago 9 2 1 0
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The Royal Beat is now a podcast! You can hear me talking about the Seymour scandal involving a young Elizabeth I with @katewilliamsme.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

#temptationofelizabethtudor #seymourscandal #royalbeat

1 year ago 14 5 0 0
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#InternationalWomensDay2025 why not listen to Historic Royal Palace’s 6 wives podcast with @tracyborman.bsky.social I’m in episode 1, James Peacock @drowenemmerson.bsky.social @nicolatallis.bsky.social Gareth Russell & Sarah Gristwood also appear
historicroyalpalaces.libsyn.com/the-six-tudor...

1 year ago 16 4 0 0
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On #WorldBookDay2025, I thought I’d share one of the things I love most about #AnneBoleyn’s Books of Hours at Hever: their smell! Their ‘bibliosmia’ is a blend of cocoa, vanilla and spent fires that seep from the vellum as you turn their pages. If only I could bottle that scent.

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We’re beyond thrilled that @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social, Curator of Historic Buildings at the Tower of London, is part of The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures! Join @onthetudortrail.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) in support of Peterborough Cathedral! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

1 year ago 11 2 0 0
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Less than two weeks until our next online event kicks off! Join us for an exploration of Anne Boleyn’s origins and early life. @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-making...

1 year ago 14 2 0 0
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We’re excited to share that @laceybonarhull.bsky.social is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) for a fab lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

1 year ago 9 3 1 1
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When your day starts with seeing a newly discovered Elizabethan treasure, you know the bar has been raised pretty high 🤩🤩🤩

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There really is nothing like seeing them in the flesh. They positively come alive 💜

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Yes absolutely!! They are just so recognisable.

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Today, over on YouTube, I will be discussing why I prefer Hans #Holbein’s preparatory drawings to the final product. I think Holbein’s sketches captured the raw immediacy of his subjects, preserving the spontaneity of his first impressions: youtu.be/DmCl1GrPSVU?...

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New speaker announcement! I'm thrilled to share that Gareth Russell is taking part in the 'The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures'! Please do join @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me on 5-6 April to help raise much-needed funds for Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

1 year ago 12 3 0 0
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From 12th Feb to 2nd Nov, visitors to #HeverCastle can enjoy costumes from #WolfHall: The Mirror and the Light! I adored working as an historical advisor on the series, so its a joy to have organised the loan of these treasures, displayed with their portraits. Do come & see!
📷 Oliver Dixon

1 year ago 105 30 3 1
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Leading historians rally to help Peterborough Cathedral during crisis campaign with lecture series Peterborough Cathedral is looking to raise £300,000.

Lovely to see the Peterborough Cathedral fundraiser, which I’m helping @drowenemmerson.bsky.social organise, in the news! The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures will feature contributions from more than 15 historians. Join us from anywhere in the world!
www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/...

1 year ago 26 7 1 0
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Witchcraft: The Real History - Claire Ridgway An Eight-Day Online Journey into the real history of witchcraft. Place: Online, here! Dates: 29 March – 5 April 2025 Price: Early Bird price for registration before 31 January 2025…Continue readingWit...

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
It’s the FINAL day to save $10 on Witchcraft: The Real History & get access to tomorrow’s Royal Witches Zoom! 👑🔮
Join us for 8 days of uncovering the truth behind witch trials & legends. Register now! 👉 claireridgway.com/events/witchcraft/

#WitchcraftHistory #WitchTrials

1 year ago 19 5 1 1
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Casually hanging out with my absolute favorite portrait of #AnneBoleyn, hoping she’ll reveal all her secrets… #LoveMyJob

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