The Wives of Henry VIII
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Mondays, 10.30am – 12.30 pm
Starts: 28th September
(Sandra Berrington)
6-Week course: £54.00
We all know the names of Henry VIII's six wives—but how well do we really know the women behind the history?
Join Sandra as we explore the lives of these remarkable women from their own perspective. Were they simply victims of an ambitious king and the powerful men who surrounded him, or did they play a far greater role in shaping their own destinies than history has often suggested?
Throughout the course, we will examine their backgrounds, education, beliefs and family connections, while exploring the impact each had on the political, social and religious landscape of Tudor England. We will also consider how the dramatic changes of the 16th century influenced their lives and examine a range of primary and secondary sources to discover how their stories have been interpreted through history in literature, art, film and television.
Five hundred years after they lived, the six wives of Henry VIII continue to captivate audiences around the world. This fascinating course offers a fresh and thought-provoking look at the women behind one of history's most famous kings.
