Owen Emmerson

We’ve found the Book of Hours captured by Holbein in his famous portrait of #ThomasCromwell! Cromwell’s book is one of the few objects depicted in a Tudor portrait to survive. @TracyBorman has dubbed it “the most exciting Cromwell discovery in a generation - if not more.”

Finished watching the last few lectures of the @OntheTudorTrail's Elizabeth Woodville weekend. Very big well done to @DrOwenEmmerson for his lecture on the imagery of Elizabeth Woodville. Very fascinating journey through her life and legacy. Really enjoyed it!

Last chance to book! Ticket sales close very soon. eventbrite.com.au/e/a-weekend-wi…

Let’s go!!! @Southwarkcathed History Festival has begun! 🎉 @FellowsAuctions

The festival concludes tomorrow night with these three stars: @AlisonWeirBooks, @DrOwenEmmerson & @sarahgristwood on ‘Wolf Hall: Fact or Fiction’. Get your tickets from eventbrite.com/e/wolf-hall-fa… @Southwarkcathed @FellowsAuctions

"They're just really weak" 😬😂 Weetabix on order for @ChalkeFestival 2026 💪 @historywjackson @ARJ_Hawkins @medievalarrows 🏹

Day 1 of recording the audiobook!@HodderBooks @TheSohoAgencyUK #elizabethi #jamesi #succession #tudors

Don’t miss our @ARJ_Hawkins doing what he does best on Saturday - talking about the Tower of London. Tickets going fast, grab yours from eventbrite.com/e/interpretati… @Southwarkcathed @FellowsAuctions

*Disclaimer: this video contains images of human skeletal remains; viewer discretion is advised* A once-in-a-generation excavation at the Tower of London 🏰 During works to install an accessible lift outside the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, we have made major discoveries (1/2)

Stop everything and check out the incredible Tower of London archeological dig led by @ARJ_Hawkins: the biggest in a generation. Groundbreaking work with an amazing team. Follow him and Historic Royal Palaces to watch history unfold in real time.

An excavation project has unearthed the remains of up to 50 people who lived and worked there, some of whom may have succumbed to the Black Death thetimes.com/uk/history/art…

Was privileged to go to the biggest dig for 40 years at the Tower of London where they have found… a lot of bodies Contrary to stereotype, none of these died a violent death but were ordinary people from the Tower’s community. They could teach us much. thetimes.com/article/3fa776…

This weekend I’m very proud to be working @Southwarkcathed’s first history festival, which is sponsored by @FellowsAuctions - we have a fantastic programme, & we’d love to see you there! For programme & tickets see eventbrite.com/cc/southwark-c… COME ALONG!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Tudor Mystery - Have you seen this painting? This is an engraving after a missing portrait of Prince Arthur (older brother of Henry VIII) which was once part of Ralph Sheldon’s famous set of 22 portraits made in the 1590s for Weston House (1/4)

This week on our Patreon…join @DrOwenEmmerson as he discusses the Wyatt Rebellion and the four Tudor Queens whose lives were shaped by it…💜 Subscribe through the link in our bio!

We spoke to @DrOwenEmmerson about how this portrait came into his hands, what it means for our understanding of Mary and William, and how Hilary Mantel’s fictional world echoes deeper truths about overlooked figures in Tudor history. substack.com/home/post/p-16…

If anyone knows anything about this, please do get in touch with @DrOwenEmmerson 👇

A heartfelt appeal to any fellow @ChalkeFestival attendees on Sun 29th June: I lost a large plain silver ring (Birmingham 2000, size Z). It’s dented and worn, not worth much, but means a great deal to me. Please do contact me if found. Thanks so much! #ChalkeHistoryFestival

A closer look at Hever Castle’s stunning new acquisition: a glorious 16th-century portrait of William Carey, Mary Boleyn’s first husband. I do miss him hanging by my desk, but I’m thrilled he’s now on public display in the Great Chamber where he belongs! hevercastle.co.uk/news/josh-widd…

Less than a month until my new 2-day online event, 'A Weekend with Elizabeth Woodville', kicks off! Enjoy lectures by Susan Higginbotham, @sarahgristwood, @LaceyBonarHull, Dr Kavita Mudan Finn, @PrincessBurton & @DrOwenEmmerson. Join us! eventbrite.com.au/e/140686459286…

What a joy to spend an hour chatting all things #ThomasCromwell, #WolfHall & Dame #HilaryMantel with the inimitable Prof @TracyBorman & the brilliant Peter Florence at @ChalkeFestival. Huge thanks to Chalke for having me, & to those who asked such thoughtful questions!