Description
The Tudor Dynasty captures the imagination like no other period in English history. This series of talks led by British historian Dr. Elizabeth Norton will examine the world of the Tudors – and the many wives of the notorious King Henry VIII – with each week’s standalone lecture looking at a particular topic or theme.
Event Description
The vast majority of people in Tudor England dramatically different lives than the royals, far away from the splendor of the royal court. However, the Tudors instigated and facilitated a considerable upheaval to commoners' lifestyles during their time in power – with growing state centralization and the threat of enclosure of common land. Britain's towns and cities were growing rapidly in size too, with considerable migration both from rural areas and, in some cases, from Europe. Society was highly stratified, with a person's opportunities determined by their social class. For women, life was often constrained, with most entering service before marrying and starting a family of their own.
About Your Expert
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.
Audience
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
Duration
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.