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.
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 😍😍🥰
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
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
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
I enjoyed sharing some spooky tales in today’s @thetimes.com 👻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I enjoyed sharing some spooky tales in today’s @thetimes.com 👻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Henry VIII could be as terrifying a father as he was a husband. Find out more about his turbulent relationship with his eldest daughter Mary in my new blog #henryviii #maryi #tudors www.hrp.org.uk/blog/princes...
August 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Henry VIII could be as terrifying a father as he was a husband. Find out more about his turbulent relationship with his eldest daughter Mary in my new blog #henryviii #maryi #tudors www.hrp.org.uk/blog/princes...
I felt like Charlie Bucket today, except it was books not chocolate 📚Bit gutted not to beat Adam Kay’s signing record but winning Best Signature Award made up for it 🥇 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I felt like Charlie Bucket today, except it was books not chocolate 📚Bit gutted not to beat Adam Kay’s signing record but winning Best Signature Award made up for it 🥇 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Order by midnight TONIGHT to receive a signed book with a dedication of your choice ✍️ @foxlanebooks.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Order by midnight TONIGHT to receive a signed book with a dedication of your choice ✍️ @foxlanebooks.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
What a way to start the book tour! Thank you so much @edbookfest.bsky.social and the brilliant Victoria Murray for a truly wonderful event @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What a way to start the book tour! Thank you so much @edbookfest.bsky.social and the brilliant Victoria Murray for a truly wonderful event @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Today’s the day! Can’t wait to launch my brand new book at @edbookfest.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today’s the day! Can’t wait to launch my brand new book at @edbookfest.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Just arrived in Edinburgh! Excited to explore the festival before my talk on 22nd. Hope to see you there! 🏴 @edbookfest.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just arrived in Edinburgh! Excited to explore the festival before my talk on 22nd. Hope to see you there! 🏴 @edbookfest.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be guest curator at this year’s #CheltLitFest I’ll be taking part in 5 events across the weekend, including giving a talk on my brand new book. Tickets are now on sale! www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be guest curator at this year’s #CheltLitFest I’ll be taking part in 5 events across the weekend, including giving a talk on my brand new book. Tickets are now on sale! www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
Exciting news! You can preorder a signed and dedicated copy of my new book from the wonderful folk at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social This is a limited run and you need to order by 25 August. My pen is poised! ✍🏻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Exciting news! You can preorder a signed and dedicated copy of my new book from the wonderful folk at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social This is a limited run and you need to order by 25 August. My pen is poised! ✍🏻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social
To my shame, until last week I’d never visited Peterborough Cathedral. It was utterly breathtaking - literally so when braving the dizzying heights of the tower tour 😱 From the tomb of #catherineofaragon to a beam that dates from 1066, it was full of treasures. I’ll definitely be back!
August 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
To my shame, until last week I’d never visited Peterborough Cathedral. It was utterly breathtaking - literally so when braving the dizzying heights of the tower tour 😱 From the tomb of #catherineofaragon to a beam that dates from 1066, it was full of treasures. I’ll definitely be back!
Does Mary I really deserve to be called ‘Bloody’? Find out more in my new feature: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-cour...
July 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Does Mary I really deserve to be called ‘Bloody’? Find out more in my new feature: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-cour...
Elizabeth I was as frugal as her grandfather so would have approved of this fantastic offer. Snap it up by 31 July! 👑 @waterstones.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Elizabeth I was as frugal as her grandfather so would have approved of this fantastic offer. Snap it up by 31 July! 👑 @waterstones.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
I’m very excited to announce The Stolen Crown book tour 🎉🎉🎉 31 dates across the UK. Hope to see you there! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesvi #tudors #stuarts
July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m very excited to announce The Stolen Crown book tour 🎉🎉🎉 31 dates across the UK. Hope to see you there! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesvi #tudors #stuarts