Videos
Walking in Tudor Shoes
Here's a little sequence to illustrate the impact of different styles of sixteenth century clothing - the lady and the serving maid. Find out how this helps me as a historical fiction author in my blog post "Inhabiting their World"
A woman of Noble Wit - Audiogram
Listen to a short clip from my historical novel which is available as an audiobook from your favourite retailer.
Mothering Sunday in Tudor England
Follow Bessie as she goes a Mothering wearing her best woolen cap
Soul Cakes
On all Hallows Eve Bessie the serving maid has been making soul cakes. The tradition of making these spiced cakes marked with a cross goes back to medieval times. Children and poor people would go from house to house "souling" - begging for cakes in return for prayers or songs. David Griggs sings a very old" souling" song.
A Sixteenth Century Wardrobe Unlocked
St Nicholas Priory Exeter - Lunchtime lecture - 7 July 2021