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Tudor History: Transforming the City of London with Dr. Elizabeth Norton


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The old City of London was decimated in the Great Fire of London in 1666, yet considerable evidence survives concerning the city in the earlier, Tudor period. It was a bustling, busy place, several times larger than any other city in England. It was a place of opportunity, but also often filled with disease, plague, and death. Many people came to London to try to make their fortunes, with shops and houses crowded in next to palace walls. It was a period, too, where London's population dramatically increased, with new residents both from other parts of England and from further afield.

Led by an expert on Tudor England, Dr. Elizabeth Norton, this Conversation will take participants on a trip around Tudor-era London, delving into its narrow streets, its palaces, and its prestigious trading companies. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of just what it was like to live and work in Tudor London.

To learn more about the Tudor dynasty, we invite you to explore additional installments in this series of conversations, led by Dr. Norton.

Dr Elizabeth Norton is a British historian, specialising in the Tudor period. She has degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge universities and King's College London. She is the author of twelve books, including 'The Hidden Lives of Tudor Women', 'The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor' and biographies of four of Henry VIII's wives. She regularly appears as an expert on television.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

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Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Excellent talk, as always

Very interesting talk, well presented

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Sandra S -- Boston (Lynn, US)
A Wonderful Trip Back in Time to Old London

Via the vivid descriptions and explanatory visuals, Dr. Norton led viewers through the 1500-1600s streets and areas of London. The YouTube video at the beginning was fascinating; one could imagine walking through those streets back then. In this seminar, I learned a lot about how the structures and streets evolved and how the River Thames impacted the growth and expansion of the city. The behind-the-scenes look at the government, trade efforts, and major imports/exports all provided the elaboration needed to understand the history better. To close, a summary of what remains from the Tudor days post Great Fire of 1666 were discussed. A well-rounded presentation!

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John (Chevy Chase, US)

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Karen Clark (San Angelo, US)
I Felt Like I Was in Tudor England

In addition to Dr. Norton’s insights and references, she shared a beautiful video that made Tudor England truly come alive.

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Lesley Smith (Las Vegas, US)
Best Tudor History historian on the planet!

I have taken all of Dr. Elizabeth Norton's seminars, and she never disappoints. Her lectures are fascinating and well-researched. I've done a lot of reading about that time in history, but there are so many intriguing side stories and bits of history that I never knew.

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
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(6)
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25%
(2)
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Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Excellent talk, as always

Very interesting talk, well presented

S
Sandra S -- Boston (Lynn, US)
A Wonderful Trip Back in Time to Old London

Via the vivid descriptions and explanatory visuals, Dr. Norton led viewers through the 1500-1600s streets and areas of London. The YouTube video at the beginning was fascinating; one could imagine walking through those streets back then. In this seminar, I learned a lot about how the structures and streets evolved and how the River Thames impacted the growth and expansion of the city. The behind-the-scenes look at the government, trade efforts, and major imports/exports all provided the elaboration needed to understand the history better. To close, a summary of what remains from the Tudor days post Great Fire of 1666 were discussed. A well-rounded presentation!

J
John (Chevy Chase, US)

Guest did not leave comment

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Karen Clark (San Angelo, US)
I Felt Like I Was in Tudor England

In addition to Dr. Norton’s insights and references, she shared a beautiful video that made Tudor England truly come alive.

L
Lesley Smith (Las Vegas, US)
Best Tudor History historian on the planet!

I have taken all of Dr. Elizabeth Norton's seminars, and she never disappoints. Her lectures are fascinating and well-researched. I've done a lot of reading about that time in history, but there are so many intriguing side stories and bits of history that I never knew.