Tracy Borman OBE
@tracyborman.bsky.social
Historian, author and joint chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces. A Lincolnshire lass and chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University.
Ahead of next week’s announcement of the tour for my new novel The House of Boleyn, I’m excited to share the final cover 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thehouseofboleyn #boleyns #anneboleyn #henryviii #tudor
January 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Ahead of next week’s announcement of the tour for my new novel The House of Boleyn, I’m excited to share the final cover 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thehouseofboleyn #boleyns #anneboleyn #henryviii #tudor
I loved delving into some of the weird and wonderful royal traditions for this new series. Starting tonight on @channel5_tv 👑 👑👑
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM
I loved delving into some of the weird and wonderful royal traditions for this new series. Starting tonight on @channel5_tv 👑 👑👑
Happy New Year! (and happy birthday to me) 🍾🎉🎇
January 1, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Happy New Year! (and happy birthday to me) 🍾🎉🎇
I’m over the moon that The Stolen Crown is a @dailymail.co.uk Book of the Year 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I’m over the moon that The Stolen Crown is a @dailymail.co.uk Book of the Year 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
An extra little gift, courtesy of @amazonkindle.bsky.social The Stolen Crown is just 99p until 5 January #twelvedaysofkindle 📚🎁 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
An extra little gift, courtesy of @amazonkindle.bsky.social The Stolen Crown is just 99p until 5 January #twelvedaysofkindle 📚🎁 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
A very Merry Christmas to all my fellow history lovers! Thank you so much for all your support this year and hope you have a wonderful time 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A very Merry Christmas to all my fellow history lovers! Thank you so much for all your support this year and hope you have a wonderful time 🎄
Such a joy and privilege to be giving a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social 🎄🤩
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Such a joy and privilege to be giving a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social 🎄🤩
I was very proud to represent @historyathull @universityofhull on the Christmas special of University Challenge. Trouble was, there were no questions about the Tudors! You can find out what happened tonight at 8:30pm on BBC2 🎄🎓
December 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I was very proud to represent @historyathull @universityofhull on the Christmas special of University Challenge. Trouble was, there were no questions about the Tudors! You can find out what happened tonight at 8:30pm on BBC2 🎄🎓
I’m thrilled to announce that my new novel, The House of Boleyn, will be released on 23 April 2026. Available to preorder now 👉https://bio.to/HouseofBoleyn @hodderbooks.bsky.social #anneboleyn #henryviii #boleyn #tudor
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I’m thrilled to announce that my new novel, The House of Boleyn, will be released on 23 April 2026. Available to preorder now 👉https://bio.to/HouseofBoleyn @hodderbooks.bsky.social #anneboleyn #henryviii #boleyn #tudor
Tonight’s the night! Tune in to @channel5 at 8pm when I’ll be revealing the dramatic story of the race for Elizabeth I’s crown @liontelevision @hodderbooks.bsky.social @thesohoagencyuk #thestolencrown
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Tonight’s the night! Tune in to @channel5 at 8pm when I’ll be revealing the dramatic story of the race for Elizabeth I’s crown @liontelevision @hodderbooks.bsky.social @thesohoagencyuk #thestolencrown
Absolutely thrilled that mine is among the @waterstones.bsky.social Best History Books of 2025 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Absolutely thrilled that mine is among the @waterstones.bsky.social Best History Books of 2025 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
What happens when a new discovery changes everything you thought you knew about a well known historical event? I explore that very question in this free-to-view article for @washingtonpost.com 👉 wapo.st/4oqWM7Q @groveatlantic.bsky.social #thestolencrown
November 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
What happens when a new discovery changes everything you thought you knew about a well known historical event? I explore that very question in this free-to-view article for @washingtonpost.com 👉 wapo.st/4oqWM7Q @groveatlantic.bsky.social #thestolencrown
Such a joy to be back in the Tudor time warp that is beautiful Lavenham 😍😍🥰
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Such a joy to be back in the Tudor time warp that is beautiful Lavenham 😍😍🥰
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‼️ 9 spaces left for November 🚨 Book now if you’d like a space #scholarship 🎭 we’d love to have you. @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social 🙌🏻
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
‼️ 9 spaces left for November 🚨 Book now if you’d like a space #scholarship 🎭 we’d love to have you. @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social 🙌🏻
Episode 2 of my brand new podcast with Historic Royal Palaces is out NOW! Find out who were the main rivals vying for her crown, from a captive queen to a Spanish princess and many others in between 👑 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Episode 2 of my brand new podcast with Historic Royal Palaces is out NOW! Find out who were the main rivals vying for her crown, from a captive queen to a Spanish princess and many others in between 👑 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Just two days to go until my talk at @nationalarchivesuk (7pm on 15 Oct) On display will be a treasure trove of Tudor documents, from Henry VIII’s will to the letter that sealed Mary, Queen of Scots’ fate www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve... @thegozfather.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
The Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman
Hear the shocking tale of the plot to kill Elizabeth I from historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
October 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Just two days to go until my talk at @nationalarchivesuk (7pm on 15 Oct) On display will be a treasure trove of Tudor documents, from Henry VIII’s will to the letter that sealed Mary, Queen of Scots’ fate www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve... @thegozfather.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
It’s Halloween month and I’m getting in the mood with this spooky new book inspired by stories from the palaces. I had so much fun writing the afterword 👻 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It’s Halloween month and I’m getting in the mood with this spooky new book inspired by stories from the palaces. I had so much fun writing the afterword 👻 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Reposted by Tracy Borman OBE
For more information, and to book tickets for the event happening on Wednesday 15 October 2025, see The National Archives website [3/3]: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
The Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman
Hear the shocking tale of the plot to kill Elizabeth I from historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
For more information, and to book tickets for the event happening on Wednesday 15 October 2025, see The National Archives website [3/3]: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
Reposted by Tracy Borman OBE
Excitingly, Tracy has curated a display of original records relating to the tumultuous succession to Elizabeth I, including Henry VIII's will and this 1603 proclamation declaring the Scottish James VI King of England [TNA SP 14/1], which will be on display after Tracy's talk [2/3].
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Excitingly, Tracy has curated a display of original records relating to the tumultuous succession to Elizabeth I, including Henry VIII's will and this 1603 proclamation declaring the Scottish James VI King of England [TNA SP 14/1], which will be on display after Tracy's talk [2/3].
I’m so looking forward to this. It’s going to be incredible to have some of the documents in the room that tell the dramatic story of the battle for Elizabeth’s throne 🤩🤩🤩 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
On Wednesday 15 October, Tracy Borman (@tracyborman.bsky.social) is giving an in-person talk at The National Archives, talking about her excellent new book The Stolen Crown [1/3]. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
The Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman
Hear the shocking tale of the plot to kill Elizabeth I from historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I’m so looking forward to this. It’s going to be incredible to have some of the documents in the room that tell the dramatic story of the battle for Elizabeth’s throne 🤩🤩🤩 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Turns out the number 6 is as lucky for me as it was for Henry VIII 👑👑👑👑👑👑 @thetimes.com @hodderbooks.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Turns out the number 6 is as lucky for me as it was for Henry VIII 👑👑👑👑👑👑 @thetimes.com @hodderbooks.bsky.social
The feature I wrote on my new book is in the October issue of BBC History Magazine, out now! @historyextra.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts
September 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The feature I wrote on my new book is in the October issue of BBC History Magazine, out now! @historyextra.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts
Thrilled beyond words 🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Thrilled beyond words 🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
It’s publication day! 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown
September 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
It’s publication day! 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown
All set for 8.50am! @hodderbooks.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
All set for 8.50am! @hodderbooks.bsky.social