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Amy McElroy

@amymcelroy.bsky.social

Author of: ☆Educating the Tudors - Jan 2023. ☆Women's Lives in the Tudor Era - Feb 2024. ☆Mary Tudor, Queen of France - Feb 2025. ☆ Desiderius Erasmus - March 2026. All published by Pen & Sword Working on the next book! HWA Crown Awards Judge

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Buy Harvington History Festival 2026 Tickets online - Harvington Hall Harvington History Festival 2026

I am thrilled to be taking part in the Harvington Hall History Festival this year!
Tickets are on sale now!
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16.02.2026 12:24 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Posts like this will never get old! Thank you Jeff!

12.02.2026 16:07 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for sharing! I hope you enjoy it!

12.02.2026 16:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What If Elizabeth I HAD Died from Smallpox
YouTube video by Tudors Dynasty & Beyond What If Elizabeth I HAD Died from Smallpox

It's Sunday! That means a new episode of Off the Record is out now.
Everyone seems to be enjoying the 'What if' discussions so this week @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and I discussed what if Elizabeth I had died of smallpox in 1562?
youtu.be/MwYhn1EaYhM?...

08.02.2026 11:53 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it!

06.02.2026 18:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The first review of one of my books in Mexico!
If you use the .com version of Amazon, Mary Tudor is now just $2.54 for hardback.
If you're in the UK it is still cheaper than the UK site even with additional postage cost.
No idea how long it will last!

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06.02.2026 17:17 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The latest episode of Off the Record is out now.
This week @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and I had a chat about Richard of York and imagining alternative scenarios.
You can listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube
youtu.be/BYHlTnYnaKc?...

01.02.2026 11:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Book Review: The Tudor Theatre by Nicholas Fogg I am a huge fan of Tudor theatre - especially the plays of Christopher Marlowe - so I was thrilled to be sent an ARC of this book to review.

Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social reviews The Tudor Theatre by Nicholas Fogg

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31.01.2026 07:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Education During the Tudor Era With Amy McElroy

My talk on education during the Tudor period for @thewandererhistory.bsky.social is available now!

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29.01.2026 13:22 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Going LIVE with Heather Darsie 8th February 2026 at 8pm GMT

We are going live again sooner than expected.
On Sunday 8th February at 8pm UK time we will be going live with Heather Darsie over on Substack!
Subscribe to get the reminder!
You can ask questions ahead or live during the event.
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28.01.2026 18:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This is a great way to hear some of your favourite historians talking about their favourite topics, or discover new interests!
Many of the talks are free so definitely worth a follow.
I have a talk which will be going live very soon!

27.01.2026 05:32 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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In today’s video, I talk about book making in early medieval England with Lottie Wells. Lottie is an alumna of ASNaC at Cambridge University and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Bristol. #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/making-boo...

22.01.2026 18:10 — 👍 16    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Celebrating Emilia Bassano With Jodi Picoult and Penguin Random House - GIVEAWAY

Today on The Tudor Notebook we are celebrating Emilia Bassano with a GIVEAWAY of a copy of By Any Other Name by @jodipicoult.bsky.social
Thank you to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for sponsoring!
To enter head over to Substack
open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

27.01.2026 05:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The latest episode of Off the Record is out now!
@tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and I are having so much fun with the 'What if?' themes.
This time we chat about Mary Queen of Scots.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch it on YouTube
youtu.be/Vg7hTe2J2lg?...

25.01.2026 11:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We have another live event coming up on The Tudor Notebook over on Substack in February. We will be joined by Steven Veerapen to discuss his latest book, Witches, A King's Obsession. What better date than Friday 13th!
We hope you can join us! Pop your questions for Steven in the comments.

21.01.2026 17:59 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My first book, Educating the Tudors is available on Kindle Unlimited in the UK!

I know this subject isn't for everyone but I do hope this means it can reach more readers.

21.01.2026 16:35 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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#medievalsky Watch Annie Whitehead's lecture on Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, who fortified towns and directed armies. Free preview (first 7 minutes) available for all. The entire video is available for those who would like to support us. thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/thelfld-la...

17.01.2026 16:28 — 👍 11    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Another new episode of Off the Record is out now!
This time @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and I are chatting about Lady Jane Grey. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube
youtu.be/kZYHYmiHSvw?...

18.01.2026 17:45 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Can't believe it's 3 years since my 1st book published! Thank you to all who have supported me. Educating the Tudors will remain an important part of my life, I never dreamed of writing a book, & I'm proud of this. Thanks to @penandswordbooks.bsky.social for giving me a chance.

16.01.2026 17:34 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

The Wanderer has launched! Go give a follow and listen to some tracks from some fabulous historians! I'm looking forward to listening to @anniehistory.bsky.social

15.01.2026 17:16 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Last week I visited St Lawrence Jewry in London. I was excited to see one specific name on the board of vicars of the church. For anyone wondering, it was this guy, William Grocyn.
He is one of a number I'm currently writing about & was a friend to Thomas More & Erasmus.

15.01.2026 06:16 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Live with Holly Brown - Friday 23rd January Get your questions in!

Reminder: we are going live on Substack next Friday with Holly Brown.
If you'd like to know more about Holly or have a question for her head over to Substack
open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

15.01.2026 05:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Tudor Notebook Guest Post - Q&A With Author Caroline Angus amymcelroy.substack.com/p/guest-post... @amymcelroy.bsky.social #Tudors #History

14.01.2026 07:40 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Blog Tour: Lords of Iron By MJ Porter

Congratulations to @mjporterauthor.bsky.social on publication day of Lords of Iron.
Today on The Tudor Notebook we are kicking off the blog tour!
Thank you to MJ, @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social and Rachel's Random Resources for having us.
open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

05.01.2026 08:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Going LIVE Two events coming soon - get your questions in!

@bec1926.bsky.social & I are going live a week today on 9 Jan at 7:30pm GMT.

We are going live again on 23 Jan with Substack Queen Holly Brown!

If you have a question for any of us, drop a comment here or Substack.
Subscribe to get reminders!

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02.01.2026 06:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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2026 is here, meaning my next book is out in 3 months!
It's available to preorder. If you're in USA & don't want to wait for later publication try Blackwells!
Preorders help authors so please consider preordering.
Thank you for the support & Happy New Year!
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...

01.01.2026 13:36 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy New Year and an ANNOUNCEMENT!

Happy New Year!
Today is a year since @bec1926.bsky.social & I launched The Tudor Notebook on Substack & we're thrilled with the support we've received.
Today's post has some sneak peeks at what's coming up including a confirmed date for a live event this month!
open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

01.01.2026 08:32 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you're settling down for the evening you may want to catch the latest episode from @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social
I stepped in and we had a good chat, lots of laughs, and even more questions than answers!
The episode came out today so you can catch it wherever you get your podcasts

25.12.2025 22:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I received this beautiful gift from a friend today. She told me it was hand painted by a small business.
The small business is over on Facebook and is called Bottle Bright Designs.
My friend requested a customised order so maybe you can get your own history themed glass too!

25.12.2025 17:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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22nd December 1476 - The death of Isobel Neville. In today’s post I’m looking at the death of Anne Neville’s sister Isobel who died #otd in 1476.

Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social discusses the death of Isobel Neville
amymcelroy.substack.com/p/22nd-decem...

22.12.2025 18:01 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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