Carol Ann Lloyd & Kate McCaffrey , British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I with Kate McCaffrey (ep 75)

29 Sep 2021 • 39 min • EN
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Show Notes Kate McCaffrey, the Assistant Curator at Hever Castle, has recently uncovered new evidence on the Book of Hours owned and used by Anne Boleyn. Kate shares her findings and some connections to Elizabeth I. Credits: Host: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com Guest: Kate McCaffrey kateemccaffrey.wordpress.com Twitter: @kateemccaffrey Instagram: @kateemccaffrey Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom Music: Historical Documentary licensed through Audio Jungle/Envato Markets Episode Summary:  Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The beautiful castle offers amazing insights into the family and personal life of this famous wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I. Recently, Assistant Curator Kate McCaffrey uncovered evidence that Anne Boleyn"s personal Book of Hours had been passed to family friends who cared for and kept the memento safe after Anne"s dramatic fall from favor and violent death. The network of women from the neighborhood of Hever also have important connections to Anne"s daughter, Elizabeth I. Kate generously shares her research and insights with us. Let"s shake up history together! @shakeuphistory

From "British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics"

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