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Dr Nicola Tallis
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Historian. Author. Contributor.
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tracyborman.bsky.social
I cannot recommend this highly enough. An absolutely stunning presenting debut by the wonderful @nicolatallis.bsky.social It brings the future Virgin Queen to life like never before and it was a privilege to be part of it. Watch now on History Hit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #elizabethi #tudors
May 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
nicolatallis.bsky.social
The full collection spotted @waterstones York 📚
June 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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omarabooks.bsky.social
Princess. 👸 Prisoner. ⚔️ Queen of England. 👑

Beautifully written by @nicolatallis.bsky.social, #YoungElizabeth is the first fully comprehensive biography of the young Elizabeth I in over twenty years.

Get your copy here: buff.ly/g19GQEy ✨

#BookSky #ElizabethI
May 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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enortonhistory.bsky.social
#historians hanging out. @nicolatallis.bsky.social and Mike Jones (and me!) at #FountainsAbbey We’ve all written a book about Margaret Beaufort 😊 #margaretbeaufort #twitterstorians
May 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Exploring the magnificent Fountains Abbey with Team Beaufort this morning: the brilliant @enortonhistory.bsky.social & Mike Jones.
May 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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enortonhistory.bsky.social
Fountains Abbey in the sunshine with the fabulous @nicolatallis.bsky.social ‬⁩ #fountainsabbey #yorkshire #york
May 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
Did you know @histfest.bsky.social is this weekend, organized by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social?!

Check out @katewilliamsme.bsky.social @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social @moudhy.bsky.social & @nicolatallis.bsky.social! Here's me speaking at 2018 #HistFest. Surely you wouldn't want to miss this kind of fun?
A photo of Lindsey speaking to an audience and behind her is a screen with a medical illustration demonstrating lithotomy (or removal of the stone).
April 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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thehistoryguy.bsky.social
“With the crown comes much sorrow and responsibility”

So striking to see the words written by Elizabeth Tudor herself as a young princess in this new documentary by @nicolatallis.bsky.social

Please check it out here:

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April 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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glmasson.bsky.social
Kicking off with Dr @nicolatallis.bsky.social on Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen. Chaired by Dr Wanda Wyporska. #histfest #histfest2025 #history #skystorians
April 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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sishaqmo.bsky.social
Talk number 1. Amazing hearing about the less discussed ewrly life of Elizabeth @histfest.bsky.social
Amazing to hear from one of my favourite historian @nicolatallis.bsky.social #HistFest2025
April 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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lynseydaniels.bsky.social
Having a great day out @histfest #HistFest2025. Books have been bought - many many books...Loved the speakers so far + Tudor musicians singing of gory events in perky tone! Thanks @rebeccarideal.bsky.social @histfest.bsky.social @nicolatallis.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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sishaqmo.bsky.social
Thank you for an amazing weekend @histfest.bsky.social @rebeccarideal.bsky.social @k8lister.bsky.social @katewilliamsme.bsky.social @nicolatallis.bsky.social #Lukepepra etc. My bank account does not... but I am a bookaholic and refuse to get help. See you next year ##HistFest2025
April 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Evening views of York Minster
April 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
nicolatallis.bsky.social
OTD 1554 Elizabeth wrote this letter to Mary I begging not to be sent to the Tower. Known as the Tide Letter, I was privileged to chat to @euanroger.bsky.social
about it whilst filming for @HistoryHit @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy Head to my Instagram at 7pm tonight to hear me read it live.
March 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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tonyriches.bsky.social
Notes of a Time Traveller Book Review: All the Queen's Jewels 1445-1548 - Power, Majesty and Display by Nicola Tallis

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Book Review: All the Queen’s Jewels 1445-1548 – Power, Majesty and Display by Nicola Tallis
When looking at late Medieval and Tudor portraits, it is impossible not to notice the superb clothing and splendid jewels that adorn the sitters. The period of 1445-1548 saw six King’s rule E…
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March 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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enortonhistory.bsky.social
#InternationalWomensDay2025 why not listen to Historic Royal Palace’s 6 wives podcast with @tracyborman.bsky.social I’m in episode 1, James Peacock @drowenemmerson.bsky.social @nicolatallis.bsky.social Gareth Russell & Sarah Gristwood also appear
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March 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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enortonhistory.bsky.social
I’ll be back on the Royal Beat tomorrow on True Royalty TV talking about James VI and I’s love life with Gareth Russell and @nicolatallis.bsky.social presented by the fabulous Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen #trueroyalty #jamesvi #jamesi #royalhistory
March 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Spotted by my lovely husband in @waterstonesbath.bsky.social - I’ll be chatting all things Young Elizabeth there on 6th March. www.waterstones.com/events/young... 📚
February 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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omarabooks.bsky.social
Happy publication day to the paperback edition of Young Elizabeth, beautifully written by @nicolatallis.bsky.social 👑

Be sure to grab your copy on Amazon and in all good bookshops ✨

#BookSky #RoyalBiography #PublicationDay
February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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enortonhistory.bsky.social
Something exciting 😀 more details to follow. Gareth Russell and @nicolatallis.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
nicolatallis.bsky.social
It’s PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DAY FOR YOUNG ELIZABETH! 🎉 So excited to continue my adventures with Elizabeth this year, lots of fun events & content coming up 📚
@omarabooks.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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nathenamin.bsky.social
One week tonight, my history sis @nicolatallis.bsky.social joins me to chat all things history. I'm sure the subjects of her excellent books, Margaret Beaufort, Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys and Elizabeth I will feature. Subscribe NOW to watch and ask YOUR questions.
February 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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kriiicentre.bsky.social
Join us on 19th March 2025 at 7pm for an enlightening evening with historian Dr. @nicolatallis.bsky.social Delve into the life of Margaret Beaufort and the Tudor dynasty. Q&A session and book signing. Tickets are £10 and limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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February 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
nicolatallis.bsky.social
Look who popped by during filming today?! Another magical day filming the Young Elizabeth @HistoryHit documentary @britishlibrary - I’m now dancing into the weekend with a huge smile! 🎬
@PFDAgents
February 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
nicolatallis.bsky.social
Earlier this week whilst filming the Young Elizabeth doc with @HistoryHit we saw this extraordinary letter written by Elizabeth to Katherine Parr @UkNatArchives. Thank you @euanroger for showing us this, there’s nothing quite like having the past right in front of your eyes 📝
February 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM