Episode 237 – Young Elizabeth with Dr Nicola Tallis

Guest Bio

Dr Nicola Tallis is an independent author and historian, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She has worked as a curator, researcher, and lecturer, and specialises in the use of jewels in late medieval and Tudor England. Nicola has spoken at many prestigious events and venues including the Emirates Festival of Literature, the Tower of London, Hampton Court, and the National Archives. She has made numerous television and radio appearances, including on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, Channel 5’s The Vikings and The Gunpowder Plot, and Channel 4’s Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy. Nicola is the author of five books.

Nicola’s Tudor Takeaways

Holbein at the Tudor Court 

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Nicola Tallis about Elizabeth I’s path to the throne.

Tune in to hear Natalie and Nicola discuss:

–  Elizabeth’s life after the execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn

– Elizabeth’s household in the early years

– Her relationship with her stepmothers

– Important influences on the young Elizabeth

– Her relationship with her half-sister, Mary

– Dangers she faced

– Important lessons she learnt growing up

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