Linda Porter
@drlindaporter.bsky.social
Tudor and Stuart historian. Author of six books, most recent a biography of Henry VIII's misunderstood and maligned elder sister, Margaret Tudor. Historical consultant and broadcaster. Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Who writes this rubbish? Naseby was an important battle but it can hardly be described as the birthplace of democracy.
May 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Who writes this rubbish? Naseby was an important battle but it can hardly be described as the birthplace of democracy.
Possibly. Am I the only one who finds her just a bit creepy?
April 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Possibly. Am I the only one who finds her just a bit creepy?
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Your ticket will not only get you my lecture on Mary, but will give you access to lectures from (in no particular order!) @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social, @tracyborman.bsky.social, Gareth Russell, @laceybonarhull.bsky.social, @drlindaporter.bsky.social, Peter Stiffell, Kate McCaffrey …
Your ticket will not only get you my lecture on Mary, but will give you access to lectures from (in no particular order!) @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social, @tracyborman.bsky.social, Gareth Russell, @laceybonarhull.bsky.social, @drlindaporter.bsky.social, Peter Stiffell, Kate McCaffrey …
April 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Your ticket will not only get you my lecture on Mary, but will give you access to lectures from (in no particular order!) @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social, @tracyborman.bsky.social, Gareth Russell, @laceybonarhull.bsky.social, @drlindaporter.bsky.social, Peter Stiffell, Kate McCaffrey …
Your ticket will not only get you my lecture on Mary, but will give you access to lectures from (in no particular order!) @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social, @tracyborman.bsky.social, Gareth Russell, @laceybonarhull.bsky.social, @drlindaporter.bsky.social, Peter Stiffell, Kate McCaffrey …
I can't immediately recall. But I think I would go first to the TNA. Perhaps if you take an image from the State Papers themselves, via TNA, it would simplify things. @nicolatallis.bsky.social uses the famous Tide Letter in her book 'Young Elizabeth' and credits TNA.
April 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I can't immediately recall. But I think I would go first to the TNA. Perhaps if you take an image from the State Papers themselves, via TNA, it would simplify things. @nicolatallis.bsky.social uses the famous Tide Letter in her book 'Young Elizabeth' and credits TNA.
I'll look forward to it.
March 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I'll look forward to it.
The idea that Mary Queen of Scots was a 'failure' has been persuasively challenged for at least the last decade. She was a more effective ruler of Scotland, especially given extraordinarily difficult circumstances, than used to be supposed. I do wish female historians would stop this negativity.
March 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The idea that Mary Queen of Scots was a 'failure' has been persuasively challenged for at least the last decade. She was a more effective ruler of Scotland, especially given extraordinarily difficult circumstances, than used to be supposed. I do wish female historians would stop this negativity.