Hi, I'm historian Claire Ridgway
I'm the best-selling author of 15 history books and the founder of the TheAnneBoleynFiles.com, Elizabethfiles.com and The Tudor Society.
I help Tudor history lovers worldwide to gain access to experts and resources to discover the real stories behind myths and fiction, so that they grow in knowledge while connecting with like-minded people and indulging their passion for history.
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My latest youtube video
The Six-Year Wait: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Great Matter (1527–1533)
Anne Boleyn said yes to Henry VIII in 1527, but she didn’t become his queen until 1533.
Why did it take six years?
In this video, I explore the dramatic and complex ...story of Henry VIII’s “Great Matter” - his attempt to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon so that he could marry Anne Boleyn. What began as a question of conscience soon spiralled into an international crisis involving the Pope, Emperor Charles V, and the balance of power in Europe.
We’ll look at:
Henry VIII’s biblical arguments
Catherine of Aragon’s powerful resistance
The Legatine Court at Blackfriars and its dramatic collapse
The downfall of Cardinal Wolsey
The influence of reformist ideas and Anne Boleyn’s role in shaping them
The shift from papal authority to royal supremacy
Anne’s rise in status, including her creation as Marquess of Pembroke
The 1532 Calais meeting with Francis I
And the intriguing possibility of a secret marriage before 1533
This wasn’t just a royal annulment; it was the beginning of a chain of events that would lead to England breaking with Rome and change the course of English history forever.
And Anne Boleyn? She wasn’t simply waiting in the wings. This video explores how she was far more involved, informed, and influential than many people realise.
What do you think: Was Henry driven by genuine religious conviction, or by his desire to marry Anne Boleyn?
Catherine's speech - https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/21-june-1529-catherine-of-aragons-speech-at-blackfriars/
This is part of my Anne Boleyn series, which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrK-zOYsEHo618JwNPMyOK6M
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The Six-Year Wait: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Great Matter (1527–1533)
Anne Boleyn said yes to Henry VIII in 1527, but she didn’t become his ...
Anne Boleyn said yes to Henry VIII in 1527, but she didn’t become his queen until 1533.
Why did it take six years?
In this video, I explore the dramatic and complex ...story of Henry VIII’s “Great Matter” - his attempt to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon so that he could marry Anne Boleyn. What began as a question of conscience soon spiralled into an international crisis involving the Pope, Emperor Charles V, and the balance of power in Europe.
We’ll look at:
Henry VIII’s biblical arguments
Catherine of Aragon’s powerful resistance
The Legatine Court at Blackfriars and its dramatic collapse
The downfall of Cardinal Wolsey
The influence of reformist ideas and Anne Boleyn’s role in shaping them
The shift from papal authority to royal supremacy
Anne’s rise in status, including her creation as Marquess of Pembroke
The 1532 Calais meeting with Francis I
And the intriguing possibility of a secret marriage before 1533
This wasn’t just a royal annulment; it was the beginning of a chain of events that would lead to England breaking with Rome and change the course of English history forever.
And Anne Boleyn? She wasn’t simply waiting in the wings. This video explores how she was far more involved, informed, and influential than many people realise.
What do you think: Was Henry driven by genuine religious conviction, or by his desire to marry Anne Boleyn?
Catherine's speech - https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/21-june-1529-catherine-of-aragons-speech-at-blackfriars/
This is part of my Anne Boleyn series, which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrK-zOYsEHo618JwNPMyOK6M
#AnneBoleyn #HenryVIII #GreatMatter #TudorHistory #CatherineOfAragon #EnglishReformation #BritishHistory #HistoryYouTube #HistoryExplained #Tudors
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From Empty Tomb to Easter Feast: Easter Sunday in Tudor Times
Easter Sunday marks one of the most important moments in Christian ...
Easter Sunday marks one of the most important moments in Christian history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In this video, I explore the events of that first Easter morning through the ...Gospel of John, including Mary Magdalene’s discovery of the empty tomb and her powerful encounter with the risen Christ. I also share a passage from William Tyndale's Bible, a version of the New Testament that brought these words to English readers in the 16th century.
But how was Easter Sunday celebrated in Tudor England?
From darkened churches being filled with light again, to the opening of the Easter sepulchre and joyful feasting after Lent, this video looks at both the spiritual meaning of Easter and the traditions that surrounded it.
We also explore the symbolism that continues today, from roast lamb to Easter eggs, all reflecting themes of resurrection, renewal, and hope.
Do you celebrate Easter? I’d love to hear your traditions in the comments.
#EasterSunday #EasterHistory #ChristianHistory #TudorHistory #Resurrection #OnThisDay #BibleHistory #EasterTraditions
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The Dark Side of Elizabeth I’s Golden Age (What They Don’t Tell You)
Elizabeth I’s reign is often remembered as a Golden Age, a time of ...
Elizabeth I’s reign is often remembered as a Golden Age, a time of stability, cultural flourishing, and triumph over the Spanish Armada.
But was it really golden for everyone?
In this video, ...I go beyond the myth to explore the realities beneath the surface of Elizabeth I’s England, because while this period brought opportunity and power for some, for others it was marked by poverty, conflict, and fear.
We’ll look at:
The growing gap between rich and poor
Rising inflation, poor harvests, and economic hardship
The devastating impact of war in Ireland
England’s early involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including the voyages of John Hawkins
The increasing danger faced by Catholics after Elizabeth’s excommunication
This is not about dismissing Elizabeth’s achievements, but about understanding the full picture of her reign.
Watch next: My video on Elizabeth's Golden Age and why she's seen by many as England's greatest monarch - https://youtu.be/0rEsyt_7PHE
Let me know in the comments: Do you think Elizabeth’s reign deserves to be called a Golden Age?
#TudorHistory #ElizabethI #BritishHistory #HistoryExplained #Tudors #GoldenAge #HistoryMatters #WomensHistory #EarlyModernHistory
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Good Friday in Tudor England: Ritual, Power, and the Reformation
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a moment at ...
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a moment at the heart of the Christian faith, remembered as the ultimate act of sacrifice and redemption.
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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From Henry VIII to Today: The History of Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is often overlooked today, but in Tudor England it was ...
Maundy Thursday is often overlooked today, but in Tudor England it was marked with powerful and symbolic royal rituals.
In this video, I explore the meaning of Maundy Thursday - from ...the Last Supper and the washing of the disciples’ feet, to the development of royal Maundy ceremonies in medieval and Tudor England.
By the reign of Henry VIII, the monarch would wash the feet of poor people and give alms, with the number of recipients reflecting the monarch’s age.
We also have a fascinating eyewitness account from the reign of Mary I of England, showing just how personal and devotional this ceremony could be, with the queen washing, drying, and even kissing the feet of poor women before giving them gifts.
Although the foot-washing ritual eventually ended, the tradition of Maundy money continues today. Charles III still distributes Maundy coins each year in recognition of service to the community.
This is a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of Tudor life, one that combines faith, monarchy, and charity.
Do you mark Maundy Thursday in your community? Let me know in the comments.
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Why Is Elizabeth I Remembered as England’s Greatest Monarch?
Elizabeth I is often remembered as England’s greatest monarch, but ...
Elizabeth I is often remembered as England’s greatest monarch, but why?
Her reign lasted over 44 years and saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the rise of Shakespeare and the ...arts, and the emergence of England as a global power. It’s often described as a Golden Age, but how did Elizabeth achieve all of this?
In this beginner’s guide to Elizabeth I’s reign, I explore how a woman who began life as the daughter of an executed “traitor”, declared illegitimate and even imprisoned in the Tower of London, rose to become one of England’s most iconic rulers.
We’ll look at:
How Elizabeth secured her power as a female monarch
Why she refused to marry and called herself “married to her kingdom”
Her religious settlement and attempts to heal a divided nation
Her diplomatic strategy and how she avoided major wars
The flourishing of culture during the Elizabethan Golden Age
And the dramatic defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588
In the next part, we’ll explore the darker side of Elizabeth’s reign - poverty, conflict, and religious persecution - and ask whether it really was a Golden Age for everyone.
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The Manosphere vs Tudor England: Have We Heard This Before?
I recently watched Louis Theroux' documentary "Inside the Manosphere", ...
I recently watched Louis Theroux' documentary "Inside the Manosphere", in which he interviewed several members of the online Manosphere, a community of influencers promoting controversial views of women. And ...I couldn’t stop thinking about Tudor England, because as I listened to these modern influencers, their ideas about women - what they expect, how they judge, and how they define women’s roles - felt strangely familiar. It connected directly with something I’ve been exploring recently: how women like Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth Woodville have been labelled as the seductress and the witch, and how history is full of women branded as she-wolves, unnatural, or dangerous.
In this video, I explore:
How Manosphere views on women compare to attitudes in the medieval and Tudor periods
The historical roots of double standards around sex, power, and control
Whether these modern ideas are echoes of the past, or something even more extreme
And I ask:
Are these attitudes really new, or have we heard them all before?
And why are some voices trying to turn back the clock?
A big thank you to my Privy Council channel members for their insights during our recent Zoom discussion, some of which helped shape this video.
Sources:
Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere, Netflix
Adultery in the Middle Ages by Jo Geisen - https://sites.up.edu/earlybritishsurvey/adultery-in-the-middle-ages/
Women in Early Modern England by Sara Mendelson and Patricia Crawford
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The Myth of the Seductress and the Witch: Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth Woodville
For centuries, two queens have carried damaging reputations. Anne ...
For centuries, two queens have carried damaging reputations.
Anne Boleyn has often been portrayed as the ambitious seductress who trapped King Henry VIII, while Elizabeth Woodville has been accused of using ...witchcraft to ensnare Edward IV.
But how much truth is there in these stories?
In this video, I explore how both women have been vilified in remarkably similar ways, and consider how the myths about seductive queens and magical manipulation developed, and why they continue to shape how we see powerful women in history. They're not the only queens to have suffered in this way!
Join me as we look beyond the myths to the far more complex reality behind two of England’s most famous queens.
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Did Anne Boleyn Seduce Henry VIII? The Truth About His Obsession
For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as the great seductress ...
For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as the great seductress of Tudor history, the ambitious woman who bewitched Henry VIII and destroyed his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
But when ...we examine the evidence, the surviving sources tell a very different story.
Henry VIII’s own love letters reveal that he pursued Anne relentlessly, writing to her repeatedly and even worrying that she did not return his affection. Anne refused to become the king’s mistress and, at times, even withdrew from court to avoid him.
In this video, I explore what we actually know about Henry VIII’s pursuit of Anne Boleyn:
• When the courtship may have begun
• The famous love letters Henry wrote to Anne
• The gift that may have signalled Anne’s acceptance
• The terrifying sweating sickness outbreak of 1528
• And the myth that Anne Boleyn deliberately seduced the king
This relationship would ultimately lead to the king’s Great Matter, the break with Rome, and the English Reformation, transforming the course of English history.
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The Scandal That Nearly Destroyed Young Elizabeth I
Before Elizabeth I became one of England’s greatest monarchs, she ...
Before Elizabeth I became one of England’s greatest monarchs, she faced a scandal that could have destroyed her reputation , and possibly her future.
In 1547, after the death of Henry ...VIII, the young Princess Elizabeth went to live with her stepmother, the dowager queen Catherine Parr. Catherine had secretly married Thomas Seymour, the ambitious uncle of the new king, Edward VI.
What followed became one of the most troubling and controversial episodes of Elizabeth’s youth.
According to sworn testimony later given to the government, Thomas Seymour repeatedly entered the teenage princess’s chamber early in the morning and behaved in ways that alarmed members of the household. Rumours spread, servants were questioned, and eventually the government became involved.
When Seymour was arrested for treason in 1549, Elizabeth herself was interrogated.
In this video, we explore the evidence, the testimonies, and the political crisis surrounding the Thomas Seymour scandal, and examine how this early experience may have shaped Elizabeth’s famous caution and determination to control her own life.
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Elizabeth I Before the Crown: From Princess to Prisoner
Queen Elizabeth I is remembered as Gloriana, England’s Virgin Queen ...
Queen Elizabeth I is remembered as Gloriana, England’s Virgin Queen and ruler of a golden age.
But before the crown came danger.
Born the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth ...went from celebrated princess to declared illegitimate, from royal heir to political suspect. Under her half-sister Mary I, she was imprisoned in the Tower of London, interrogated for treason, and at one point believed she would not survive the night.
This video explores Elizabeth’s extraordinary journey before her accession in 1558 - her upbringing, education, political dangers, imprisonment, and the lessons that shaped one of England’s greatest monarchs.
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#BritishHistory
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#AnneBoleyn
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History Got This Wrong: Anne Boleyn Was Never “Too Low” for Henry Percy
Was Anne Boleyn really too socially inferior to marry Henry Percy, ...
Was Anne Boleyn really too socially inferior to marry Henry Percy, heir to the powerful Earldom of Northumberland?
For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as an ambitious social climber, a ...woman of comparatively humble origins who dared to reach beyond her station. According to popular tradition, her relationship with Henry Percy was doomed because she was simply too low.
But the historical evidence tells a very different story.
In this video, I examine the truth behind one of the most persistent myths in Tudor history and reveal why Anne Boleyn was not an outsider at court, but a woman firmly embedded within England’s elite aristocratic networks.
Discover:
• Anne Boleyn’s powerful Howard and Butler ancestry
• The overlooked importance of the Ormond inheritance
• Why Anne arrived at court as a prospective countess
• How Tudor society actually viewed rank, lineage, and marriage
• Why Henry Percy’s proposed marriage was politically dangerous, not socially impossible
• How post-1536 propaganda reshaped Anne Boleyn’s reputation
Far from being a middle-class newcomer, Anne Boleyn was the granddaughter of the Duke of Norfolk and connected to one of the most influential noble dynasties in Ireland. At the very moment Percy considered marriage, royal policy itself was preparing her for an aristocratic match.
So why has history continued to describe her as “too low”?
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Praise for Claire's work
"Claire's blog - recently made available in book form - is more rigorous than that of many professional historians." Susan Bordo, author of The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen
"A sumptuously illustrated and impeccably researched history about the domestic life of a family that shaped British history. This is a fascinating window into both the Boleyns' lives at Hever and upper-class life on the eve of the Reformation." - Gareth Russell, Author of Young and Damned and Fair, on The Boleyns of Hever Castle.
"I've been a history buff all my life, both as a reader and as a writer. I thought I knew about Anne and her Boleyn family, Henry VIII and his court, but this book [The Anne Boleyn Collection] fills in so many blanks for me that I will read it more than once...This is a book for the legion of Tudor fiction readers, who want to know the stories behind the myths, the truth behind the legend...Absolutely fascinating read. " - Jeane Westin, Author of His Last Letter
"Claire has produced another must read for Anne Bolyen fans." Leanda de Lisle, author of Tudor: The Family Story, writing about "The Anne Boleyn Collection II.
More about me
I founded the Anne Boleyn Files in 2009, the Tudor Society in 2014 and I have a popular YouTube channel.
I help Tudor history lovers all over the world learn more about history, connect with experts and like-minded people, and uncover the facts behind the fiction, all from the comfort of their own homes.
I'm a former teacher and a recognised expert in Tudor history, and, as the founder of The Tudor Society, I've built a community of history lovers and experts where members can share their passion for history and receive accurate resources and information.
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