Wolf Hall Weekend

Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lower than the Angels - A history of sex and Christianity – Now in Paperback A new edition from one of Britain’s leading historians — and a cornerstone contributor to Wolf Hall Weekend 2026

We’re celebrating the paperback launch of Lower than the Angels - A history of Sex and Christianity by The Reverend Professor Sir Diarmaid MacCulloch—a long-time supporter of Wolf Hall Weekend, and our keynote speaker from 2024 and the upcoming 2026 event.
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Guest Post - Wolf Hall Weekend With David Holland

Today, we welcome David Holland to The Tudor Notebook to discuss the 2026 Wolf Hall Weekend! @wolfhall.bsky.social

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RSBC appeals for story donations for new audiobook app for visually impaired children

ICYMI: The Royal Society for Blind Children has issued an urgent appeal to children’s authors, writers and publishers to donate stories to its new bedtime stories app, following its launch last week 👇 #BookSky

Elizabeth Norton on Her New Book 'Women Who Ruled The World' We’re thrilled to welcome renowned historian Dr Elizabeth Norton to Wolf Hall Weekend on Substack, as she unveils her latest work, Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy.

We’re thrilled to welcome renowned historian Dr Elizabeth Norton to Wolf Hall Weekend on Substack, as she unveils her latest work, Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy.
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Honouring Hilary Mantel: A New Prize for Unpublished Writers The just launched ‘Hilary Mantel Prize’ offers budding authors the chance to honour a literary legend by nurturing their own voices and taking the next step toward publication.

Honouring Hilary Mantel: A New Prize for Unpublished Writers!
The just launched ‘Hilary Mantel Prize’ offers budding authors the chance to honour a literary legend by nurturing their own voices and taking the next step toward publication.
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Guest Interview with Historian and Author Helene Harrison We’re delighted to welcome the Tudor Blogger for an exclusive Q&A

In this Q&A, we ask Helene Harrison about her latest book, 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn' her views on the portrayal of Anne in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, and Claire Foy’s haunting performance in the BBC TV adaptation. open.substack.com/pub/wolfhall...

Guest Interview with Historian and Author Helene Harrison We’re delighted to welcome the Tudor Blogger for an exclusive Q&A

In this Q&A, we ask Helene Harrison about her latest book, 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn' her views on the portrayal of Anne in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, and Claire Foy’s haunting performance in the BBC TV adaptation. open.substack.com/pub/wolfhall...

A long-lost face from Tudor history returns home Historic Moment as William Carey Portrait Unveiled at Hever Castle by Descendant Josh Widdicombe

A long-lost face from #Tudor #history returns home
Historic Moment as William Carey Portrait Unveiled at Hever Castle by Descendant Josh Widdicombe with
@drowenemmerson.bsky.social Dr Owen Emmerson - Wolf hall Weekend Historian.

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“Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. No other nation has a king who had six wives and cut the heads off two. We’re perversely proud of Henry.” – Hilary Mantel

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I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead - Hilary Mantel

I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead
- Hilary Mantel

#WolfHall #Writers
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I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead - Hilary Mantel

I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead
- Hilary Mantel

#WolfHall #Writers
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Q&A with Simon Haisell from Footnotes & Tangents On Slow Reading the Magnificence of Hilary Mantel

Simon Haisell has been leading a deep, slow-read of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, offering readers rich context. Ahead of his panel appearance at Wolf Hall Weekend 2026, we spoke to him on why Mantel’s literary brilliance deserves centre stage.

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About - Wolf Hall Weekend Wolf Hall Weekend and Performance of The Mirror and The Light by The Tower of London(June 6th & 7th 2026) An invitation to one of the most prestigious literary events of 2026. A magnificent theme, in ...

Wolf Hall Weekend by The Tower 2026

Join fans, friends and colleagues of Hilary at All Hallows by the Tower of London and experience a day filled with expert talks, panels, good food, and an exclusive performance of her play The Mirror and the Light.

#WolfHall
Details: wolfhallweekend.com/about

Q&A with Simon Haisell from Footnotes & Tangents On Slow Reading the Magnificence of Hilary Mantel

Simon Haisell has been leading a deep, slow-read of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, offering readers rich context. Ahead of his panel appearance at Wolf Hall Weekend 2026, we spoke to him on why Mantel’s literary brilliance deserves centre stage.

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Bringing Up The Bodies at The Tower of London A mass grave unearthed at the Tower of London reveals the fortress’s forgotten dead.

Bringing Up The Bodies at The Tower of London:
A mass grave unearthed at the Tower of London reveals the fortress’s forgotten dead. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/bringing-u...

An Exclusive Q&A with Dr. Owen Emmerson On Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle.

In the lead-up to Wolf Hall Weekend 2026 we spoke with Dr. Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social in an Exclusive Q&A on Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/an-exclusi...

Bringing Up The Bodies at The Tower of London A mass grave unearthed at the Tower of London reveals the fortress’s forgotten dead.

Bringing Up The Bodies at The Tower of London:
A mass grave unearthed at the Tower of London reveals the fortress’s forgotten dead. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/bringing-u...

“Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. No other nation has a king who had six wives and cut the heads off two. We’re perversely proud of Henry.” – Hilary Mantel

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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Period Costumes. Join us in congratulating Costume Designer Joanna Eatwell and her incredible team on this honour!

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An Exclusive Q&A with Dr. Owen Emmerson On Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle.

In the lead-up to Wolf Hall Weekend 2026 we spoke with Dr. Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social in an Exclusive Q&A on Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/an-exclusi...

A long-lost face from Tudor history returns home Historic Moment as William Carey Portrait Unveiled at Hever Castle by Descendant Josh Widdicombe

A long-lost face from #Tudor #history returns home
Historic Moment as William Carey Portrait Unveiled at Hever Castle by Descendant Josh Widdicombe with
@drowenemmerson.bsky.social Dr Owen Emmerson - Wolf hall Weekend Historian.

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Mark Your Calendar One year from today, on 6–7 June 2026, we will gather beside the Tower of London for the next Wolf Hall Weekend—a special event celebrating the life and work of Dame Hilary Mantel.

Mark Your Calendar!
One year from today, on 6–7 June 2026, we will gather beside the Tower of London for the next Wolf Hall Weekend—a special event celebrating the life and work of Dame Hilary Mantel.
#London #WolfHall #Tudor #Hisotry

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Mark Your Calendar One year from today, on 6–7 June 2026, we will gather beside the Tower of London for the next Wolf Hall Weekend—a special event celebrating the life and work of Dame Hilary Mantel.

Mark Your Calendar!
One year from today, on 6–7 June 2026, we will gather beside the Tower of London for the next Wolf Hall Weekend—a special event celebrating the life and work of Dame Hilary Mantel.
#London #WolfHall #Tudor #Hisotry

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About - Wolf Hall Weekend Wolf Hall Weekend and Performance of The Mirror and The Light by The Tower of London(June 6th & 7th 2026) An invitation to one of the most prestigious literary events of 2026. A magnificent theme, in ...

Wolf Hall Weekend by The Tower 2026

Join fans, friends and colleagues of Hilary at All Hallows by the Tower of London and experience a day filled with expert talks, panels, good food, and an exclusive performance of her play The Mirror and the Light.

#WolfHall
Details: wolfhallweekend.com/about

On this day May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn was executed at the Tower of London The death of King Henry VIII's second wife marked a pivotal moment in English history, influencing the nation's religious and political trajectory.

The death of King Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, marked a pivotal moment in English history, influencing the nation's religious and political trajectory. #History wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/on-this-da...

Page from the Book of Hours, Flanders c. 1485 - Cat poking through the page

Those monks, sitting there for hours and hours and days and years and lifetimes. They could have a little fun now and then.

What became of the main characters from Wolf Hall after the events of The Mirror and the Light? A guide of who withstood the shifting tides of power—and who did not.

What became of the influential players after the events of #WolfHall: The Mirror and The Light? This guide offers insight into their eventual paths.

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What happened after Thomas Cromwell? Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall Trilogy dramatically ends with Cromwell's execution, but his legacy changed England's course for centuries.

What happened after Thomas Cromwell?
Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall Trilogy dramatically ends tragically, but Cromwell's legacy changed England's course for centuries.

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"This is what life does for you in the end; it arranges a fight you can't win."
Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light (Thomas Cromwell)