Guest Bio
Diane Watt is the author of God’s Own Gentlewoman: The Life of Margaret Paston, published by Icon in 2024. She is a world-leading expert on women’s writing in medieval England, and has published many academic books on this topic. She is currently Professor at the University of Surrey and has also taught at Aberystwyth University and the University of Oxford.
Professor Watt’s Tudor Takeaway
Medieval Women Exhibition at the British Library
Episode Summary
Natalie Grueninger welcomes Professor Diane Watt to discuss her book, ‘God’s Own Gentlewoman: The Life of Margaret Paston’, and delves into the life and letters of Margaret Paston, a remarkable woman from medieval England. Discover Margaret’s insights into the turbulent Wars of the Roses, her resilient management of estates, and the unique female friendships she forged.
Explore the historical impact of the Paston Letters, which offer an unparalleled glimpse into the domestic and social life of a 15th-century English woman. From her challenging familial and property disputes to her enduring love for her husband, Margaret’s story is both compelling and enlightening.
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