Regency Scandals: A Blackmailer at Frogmore with James Travers

Regency Scandals: A Blackmailer at Frogmore with James Travers

Author: Reign of London Tours June 21, 2025 Duration: 22:27

Let's talk Regency Scandals, and one in particular....

Caroline of Brunswick, her relationship with Thomas Ash, the so-called 'nunnery' at Frogmore and Spencer Percival, the first ever assassinated British Prime Minister.

How do they all fit into this story? Let's scratch the surface...

James Travers, of the National Archives fame, is back on the podcast, and we'll be talking about his book The Blackmailer at Frogmore: The Adventures of Queen Caroline's Ghost, published by Amberley.


Welcome back, James!


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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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