On This Day in Tudor History gives a day-by-day look at events from the Tudor era, including births, deaths, baptisms, marriages, battles, arrests, executions and more.
This must-have book for Tudor history lovers is perfect for:
- Dipping into daily over your morning coffee
- Using in the classroom
- Trivia nights and quizzes
- Finding out what happened on your birthday or special day
- Wowing friends and family with your Tudor history knowledge
- Researching the Tudor period
Written by best-selling Tudor history author Claire Ridgway, On This Day in Tudor History contains a wealth of information about your favourite Tudor monarchs, their subjects and the times they lived in.
On This Day in Tudor History II gives you a second helping of Tudor events, including births, deaths, coronations, marriages, battles, arrests, executions and rebellions.
This must-have book for Tudor buffs is perfect for:
• Dipping into daily for your Tudor fix.
• Teachers who want to give their class some Tudor history trivia.
• Quiz night questions.
• Finding out what happened on your birthday or special day.
• Showing people how much you know about history.
• Researching the Tudor period.
On This Day in Tudor History II contains a wealth of fascinating information about your favourite Tudor monarchs, their subjects, their reigns and the times they lived in.
The Stepfather Who May Have Changed History
On 29th July 1504, Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, died quietly at his manor ...in Lancashire. But nearly two decades earlier, at the bloody Battle of Bosworth, his decision to support his stepson — Henry Tudor — was a turning point in English history, ending centuries of Plantagenet rule and beginning the Tudor era.
Some say he stood back and watched until the moment was right. Others claim he crowned Henry on the battlefield with Richard’s fallen crown.
Was Thomas Stanley a loyal stepfather… or a master manipulator who waited to see which way the wind would blow?
In this episode of On This Day in Tudor History,I take you beyond the battlefield drama to explore:
Stanley’s powerful family background and early royal service
His two politically significant marriages — including to Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII’s mother
His pivotal role at Bosworth and its aftermath
Why he became Earl of Derby and godfather to Prince Arthur
And whether he was a kingmaker… or just playing both sides to stay on top
He may have moved in the background, but his actions helped shape the Tudor dynasty.
Watch now to discover the real Thomas Stanley — and decide for yourself whether he was loyal, opportunistic… or both.
Let me know in the comments what you think.
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