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.
Good Friday in Tudor England: Ritual, Power, and the Reformation
But how was Good Friday ...marked in Tudor England?
In this video, I explore both the meaning of Good Friday and the powerful, physical rituals that shaped its observance in medieval and Tudor times.
From the biblical account of Christ’s trial before Pontius Pilate and crucifixion at Calvary, to the dramatic church practices of the period, including the Easter Sepulchre and the deeply symbolic ceremony of “creeping to the cross”.
By the reign of Henry VIII, even the monarch took part in these rituals, approaching the cross on his knees in an act of humility. But the Reformation brought change and controversy. Under Edward VI, such practices were abolished, only to be restored with intensity under Mary I of England, whose Good Friday ceremonies also included the blessing of cramp rings and the royal healing touch.
With the reign of Elizabeth I, these traditions were once again swept away, reflecting the shifting religious landscape of the Tudor period.
This is a glimpse into a world where faith was not just believed, it was expressed physically, emotionally, and publicly, by both ordinary people and monarchs.
How is Good Friday marked where you are? Let me know in the comments.
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