Amy McElroy
@amymcelroy.bsky.social
Author of:
☆Educating the Tudors - January 2023.
☆Women's Lives in the Tudor Era - Feb 2024.
☆Mary Tudor, Queen of France - Feb 2025.
Now working on Desiderius Erasmus.
All published by Pen & Sword
HWA Crown Awards Judge
☆Educating the Tudors - January 2023.
☆Women's Lives in the Tudor Era - Feb 2024.
☆Mary Tudor, Queen of France - Feb 2025.
Now working on Desiderius Erasmus.
All published by Pen & Sword
HWA Crown Awards Judge
Pinned
Amy McElroy
@amymcelroy.bsky.social
· Mar 15
Mary Tudor: Queen of France - with SIGNED bookplate | Fox Lane Books
SIGNED BOOKPLATE EDITION Mary Tudor: Queen of France by Amy McElroy Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, lived a remarkable life. A princess, duchess and queen, she was known as the English Rose for her b...
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If you missed out on ordering a copy of Mary Tudor, Queen of France, with a signed bookplate from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social then I have good news for you!
It's back in stock!
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It's back in stock!
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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
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
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
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
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!
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!
December 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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!
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!
Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social discusses the death of Isobel Neville
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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.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social discusses the death of Isobel Neville
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Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social discusses Tudor lawyer Thomas Seckford
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Woodbridge and Thomas Seckford
Two weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to Woodbridge in the evening to hear Sir Tony Robinson talk about his novel The House of Wolf - he was absolutely excellent and obviously hilarious.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social discusses Tudor lawyer Thomas Seckford
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Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social goes back to Christmas in 1484
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An unhappy medieval Christmas - 1484
Today I’m talking about Christmas 1484 from the perspective of the subject of my second book - Anne Neville.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social goes back to Christmas in 1484
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Thank you to all those who joined our first live chat on Substack.
Huge thanks to @nathenamin.bsky.social for a fun Q&A
If you enjoyed it please let us know.
Apologies @bec1926.bsky.social couldn't join us, tech issues had to try and mess with our first attempt!
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Huge thanks to @nathenamin.bsky.social for a fun Q&A
If you enjoyed it please let us know.
Apologies @bec1926.bsky.social couldn't join us, tech issues had to try and mess with our first attempt!
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Live with Nathen Amin
A recording from Amy McElroy's live video
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December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Thank you to all those who joined our first live chat on Substack.
Huge thanks to @nathenamin.bsky.social for a fun Q&A
If you enjoyed it please let us know.
Apologies @bec1926.bsky.social couldn't join us, tech issues had to try and mess with our first attempt!
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Huge thanks to @nathenamin.bsky.social for a fun Q&A
If you enjoyed it please let us know.
Apologies @bec1926.bsky.social couldn't join us, tech issues had to try and mess with our first attempt!
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@bec1926.bsky.social and I are delighted to welcome @sylviabso.bsky.social back to The Tudor Notebook to discuss her latest book: The Forgotten Tudor Women: Jane Boleyn and Susanna Horenbout
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Guest Post: Q&A
With Sylvia Barbara Soberton
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December 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
@bec1926.bsky.social and I are delighted to welcome @sylviabso.bsky.social back to The Tudor Notebook to discuss her latest book: The Forgotten Tudor Women: Jane Boleyn and Susanna Horenbout
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24 hours left to submit your questions for @nathenamin.bsky.social
We will be going live over on Substack on 9 December so make sure you're subscribed if you'd like to hear us ask Nathen all of your questions.
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We will be going live over on Substack on 9 December so make sure you're subscribed if you'd like to hear us ask Nathen all of your questions.
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Time running out
24 hours left
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November 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
24 hours left to submit your questions for @nathenamin.bsky.social
We will be going live over on Substack on 9 December so make sure you're subscribed if you'd like to hear us ask Nathen all of your questions.
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We will be going live over on Substack on 9 December so make sure you're subscribed if you'd like to hear us ask Nathen all of your questions.
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Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social reviews Little Kingdoms, an A-Z of Early Medieval England by Alex Harvey
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Book Review: Little Kingdoms, an A-Z of Early Medieval Britain by Alex Harvey.
I was excited to be sent a copy of this book to review, but I wasn’t really sure what to expect but the blurb reads:
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November 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social reviews Little Kingdoms, an A-Z of Early Medieval England by Alex Harvey
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I recorded something fun this week!
The Wanderer is launching early 2026 and will be bringing lots of history talks directly to you!
Go give him a follow ahead of the launch
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The Wanderer is launching early 2026 and will be bringing lots of history talks directly to you!
Go give him a follow ahead of the launch
bsky.app/profile/thew...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I recorded something fun this week!
The Wanderer is launching early 2026 and will be bringing lots of history talks directly to you!
Go give him a follow ahead of the launch
bsky.app/profile/thew...
The Wanderer is launching early 2026 and will be bringing lots of history talks directly to you!
Go give him a follow ahead of the launch
bsky.app/profile/thew...
Need a Christmas gift for a history fan? 📚
I have copies of my books to be signed, dedicated and under the tree by Christmas!🎄
I am limited on copies of Women's Lives and Mary Tudor, if you're after one of those be quick.
£15 each with postage included but UK only due to costs!
DM to order
I have copies of my books to be signed, dedicated and under the tree by Christmas!🎄
I am limited on copies of Women's Lives and Mary Tudor, if you're after one of those be quick.
£15 each with postage included but UK only due to costs!
DM to order
November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Need a Christmas gift for a history fan? 📚
I have copies of my books to be signed, dedicated and under the tree by Christmas!🎄
I am limited on copies of Women's Lives and Mary Tudor, if you're after one of those be quick.
£15 each with postage included but UK only due to costs!
DM to order
I have copies of my books to be signed, dedicated and under the tree by Christmas!🎄
I am limited on copies of Women's Lives and Mary Tudor, if you're after one of those be quick.
£15 each with postage included but UK only due to costs!
DM to order
Today on The Tudor Notebook I am thinking back to my visit to Birkenhead priory, a place I didn't even know existed until recently......
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Birkenhead Priory
I recently had the opportunity to pay a visit to a place I had no idea existed until recently, Birkenhead Priory and St Mary’s Tower.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook I am thinking back to my visit to Birkenhead priory, a place I didn't even know existed until recently......
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The countdown is on.
We will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December 7pm GMT.
If you have a question you'd love us to ask him, get your questions in by 30 November!
Head over to Substack to find out more
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We will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December 7pm GMT.
If you have a question you'd love us to ask him, get your questions in by 30 November!
Head over to Substack to find out more
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Going LIVE with Nathen Amin
The countdown is on!
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November 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The countdown is on.
We will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December 7pm GMT.
If you have a question you'd love us to ask him, get your questions in by 30 November!
Head over to Substack to find out more
open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...
We will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December 7pm GMT.
If you have a question you'd love us to ask him, get your questions in by 30 November!
Head over to Substack to find out more
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Today on The Tudor Notebook, @bec1926.bsky.social discusses the first battle of St Albans
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The first battle of St Albans.
I paid a visit to St Alban’s this week - to undertake some research into the tomb of Humfrey duke of Gloucester for my next book - but whilst I was there I took the opportunity to take a walk around t...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook, @bec1926.bsky.social discusses the first battle of St Albans
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Thank you @janegreyinfo.bsky.social for this lovely review of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.
Reviews are wonderful for authors and really can make someone's day just like mine has been!
Reviews are wonderful for authors and really can make someone's day just like mine has been!
Book Review - ‘Mary Tudor: Queen of France’ by Amy McElroy.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Thank you @janegreyinfo.bsky.social for this lovely review of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.
Reviews are wonderful for authors and really can make someone's day just like mine has been!
Reviews are wonderful for authors and really can make someone's day just like mine has been!
Today on The Tudor Notebook I am reminiscing about my trip to the incredible Isle of Bute 🏴
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St Colmac's & St Ninian's
Isle of Bute
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November 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook I am reminiscing about my trip to the incredible Isle of Bute 🏴
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@bec1926.bsky.social and I will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December.
If you have a question you'd like us to ask Nathen, head over to Substack and pop your question in the chat!
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If you have a question you'd like us to ask Nathen, head over to Substack and pop your question in the chat!
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Live event coming soon!
This December The Tudor Notebook is bringing you a very exciting event!
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November 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@bec1926.bsky.social and I will be going live with @nathenamin.bsky.social over on Substack on 9 December.
If you have a question you'd like us to ask Nathen, head over to Substack and pop your question in the chat!
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If you have a question you'd like us to ask Nathen, head over to Substack and pop your question in the chat!
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Look what arrived today! I can't wait to read it!
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for the copy!
#thetwohundredyearswar
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for the copy!
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October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Look what arrived today! I can't wait to read it!
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for the copy!
#thetwohundredyearswar
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for the copy!
#thetwohundredyearswar
This December, I will be delivering a talk on Mary Tudor, Queen of France, as part of a 9 day online course hosted by @claireridgway.bsky.social
Claire and I will also be doing a live Q&A.
Tickets are on sale, but be quick if you want the early bird offer!
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Claire and I will also be doing a live Q&A.
Tickets are on sale, but be quick if you want the early bird offer!
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The Other Tudors: The Forgotten Figures Who Shaped a Dynasty - Claire Ridgway
A Nine-Day online deep dive into the Forgotten Tudors and Their Lasting Legacy. Place: Online, here! Dates: 7 - 15 December 2025 Price: Early Bird Price: $129 Until 17 October…Continue readingThe Othe...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This December, I will be delivering a talk on Mary Tudor, Queen of France, as part of a 9 day online course hosted by @claireridgway.bsky.social
Claire and I will also be doing a live Q&A.
Tickets are on sale, but be quick if you want the early bird offer!
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Claire and I will also be doing a live Q&A.
Tickets are on sale, but be quick if you want the early bird offer!
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Happy paperback publication day to Dan Jones! 🎉🎉
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for sending a copy, I love this cover!
#HenryV
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for sending a copy, I love this cover!
#HenryV
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy paperback publication day to Dan Jones! 🎉🎉
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for sending a copy, I love this cover!
#HenryV
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for sending a copy, I love this cover!
#HenryV
Today, on The Tudor Notebook, we welcome @writerbeverleya.bsky.social back to discuss her latest book, The Race for Elizabeth’s Throne.
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Guest Post - Q&A
With Beverley Adams
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October 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today, on The Tudor Notebook, we welcome @writerbeverleya.bsky.social back to discuss her latest book, The Race for Elizabeth’s Throne.
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Today, on The Tudor Notebook I am reminiscing about my trip to the lovely Isle of Bute.
It feels like a lifetime ago now, I'd love to go back.
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It feels like a lifetime ago now, I'd love to go back.
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St Mary's Chapel
Isle of Bute
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September 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Today, on The Tudor Notebook I am reminiscing about my trip to the lovely Isle of Bute.
It feels like a lifetime ago now, I'd love to go back.
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It feels like a lifetime ago now, I'd love to go back.
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Today, we welcome David Holland to The Tudor Notebook to discuss the 2026 Wolf Hall Weekend! @wolfhall.bsky.social
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Guest Post - Wolf Hall Weekend
With David Holland
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September 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Today, we welcome David Holland to The Tudor Notebook to discuss the 2026 Wolf Hall Weekend! @wolfhall.bsky.social
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Today on The Tudor Notebook, @bec1926.bsky.social takes a look at the life of William Cecil, Lord Burghley
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William Cecil: Lord Burghley.
Last week I took a trip up the A1 to Stamford to visit the tomb of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, one of the great Elizabethan statesmen.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Today on The Tudor Notebook, @bec1926.bsky.social takes a look at the life of William Cecil, Lord Burghley
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Today on The Tudor Notebook, I reflect on my visit to Rothesay Castle, Bute.
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Rothesay Castle, Isle of Bute
A Stewart Stronghold
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September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today on The Tudor Notebook, I reflect on my visit to Rothesay Castle, Bute.
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