Author Archives: Anna Whitelock

With four million members, The National Trust is more popular than ever and English Heritage has recently seen its membership boom. In this programme I explore the UK’s love affair with its past and examines how the heritage industry is … Continue reading →

I have been talking about the importance of public history and the need for historians to reach audiences beyond the academy. Have a listen here http://www.historyextra.com/podcast/26th-april-2012

I will be speaking on Elizabeth I at the Tower of London on Thursday 14 June in a joint event with author Kate Williams who will be talking about Elizabeth II.  For more information see http://www.historyextra.com/towerlecture

The international Royal Body conference at RHUL proved hugely successful with 100 delegates from around the world covering a huge range of topics on royal bodies from the medieval period to today and considering issues such as health, sexuality, coronations, … Continue reading →

Cambridge Wordfest 12-14 April of which I am a trustee is is a hugely popular festival which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. This years programme is incredibly varied and well worth a look – www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk I shall be in … Continue reading →

The conference programme is now being finalised and preparations fully under way for the international conference on the Royal Body which is to be held at RHUL on 2-4 April. Speakers are coming from across the globe to talk on … Continue reading →

Catch me on Channel 4’s Time Team on Sunday 4 March as the historian advising on a dig at Earl’s Colne Priory in Essex and talking about the Earl of Oxford who some have claimed was Shakespeare!

I am one of the contributors to this unique eight-part BBC Radio 4 series which examines objects in the Royal Collection which define the British Monarchy. It’s a great opportunity to hear about the importance of image, of ceremony and … Continue reading →

Lots of talks now in the diary for the next few months to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee at venues including the Tower of London and Hampton Court. Watch this space for more info.

Am in conversation with Simon Jenkins at Cambridge Wordfest this Sunday 27th 4.30pm, ADC Cambridge A few tickets left – www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk This weekend Cambridge plays host to Winter Wordfest. It’s a fantastic festival which also runs in the Spring and … Continue reading →