Elizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother with Sophie Bacchus Waterman

Elizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother with Sophie Bacchus Waterman

Author: Reign of London Tours April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:12:02
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Today we’re talking to Sophie Bacchus Waterman about her solo biography of Elizabeth Boleyn, nee Howard - mother to the queen and one-time mother-in-law of Henry VIII.

What was Elizabeth and Anne’s relationship like? Why was Elizabeth asking Wolsey for tuna at one point? And what is unique about this 16th century noblewoman? Let’s find out…

Sophie’s book is published by The History Press .

Welcome, Sophie!


At present, there is a new exhibition at Hever Castle called Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn.

See the link below to get your tickets.


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Get Sophie's Book:

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/elizabeth-boleyn/


Get Lauren McKay's Book on Thomas and George Boleyn:

https://www.lauren-mackay.co.uk/thomasboleynlaurenmackayhistorian

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/among-the-wolves-of-court-9781350147058/


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https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/


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https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/


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There's a certain texture to the past that often gets smoothed over in textbooks. If It Ain't Baroque..., an independent history podcast from the team at Reign of London Tours, digs into that rich grain. Instead of a dry march through dates, each episode uses history as a lens-a prism, really-to examine the broader tapestry of life, culture, and the human experience. You'll hear stories where the grand narratives of politics and power intersect with the intimate details of everyday existence, revealing how people lived, thought, and felt in other times. The perspective offered here is grounded in a deep, practical knowledge of historical spaces and stories, moving beyond the abstract to something more tangible. This isn't about memorizing facts; it's about connecting threads from then to now. Tune in for a thoughtful, meandering exploration where a single artifact, a forgotten figure, or a specific event can open up a whole world of understanding. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds us how the past is never truly past, but always echoing in the foundations of our present.
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