AD Long time followers of the blog will know I like to get out and explore historical sites – it really makes history come alive! And I simply LOVE visiting historical places that have Tudor links!
As well as visiting stately houses such as Coughton Court, Charlecote Park and the infamous Harvington Hall with its record-breaking number of priest holes, I also like to travel off the beaten track and find the hidden gems – like St Faith’s Church in rural Herefordshire, where a true Tudor treasure belonging to Elizabeth I was uncovered.
So when Deborah from the new Tudor Places magazine reached out to me and asked if I would like to review the publication, I simply jumped at the chance.
What is the Tudor Places Magazine?
In a nutshell, Tudor Places is the ONLY independent magazine celebrating the Tudor built environment. The articles, features and interviews explore the breadth of the Tudor world in all its previous wonder and restored glory.
From entire sites and landscapes to the details of individual features, Tudor Places uncovers how they were, the people who built them and what we can still see of them today.
Tudor Places will take you to castles, palaces, abbeys, cathedrals, manor houses, churches and prodigy houses. Plus much more besides like guildhalls, almshouses, hospitals, schools, shops, inns, military forts and the villages, towns, cities and countryside of the Tudor period.
What content can I expect to see in Tudor Places?
The magazine includes content such as articles, features, interviews and book listings.
Starting with special features or recent Tudor history news, the majority of the magazine is made up of articles about Tudor places as you would expect. As well as famous historical sites such as the Tower of London or Hampton Court Palace, there are features on less well-known sites across the country. There are also articles about locations associated with well-known people from the Tudor era.
The second half of the magazine is made up of regular features, including interviews with Tudor history experts; Curator’s Corner, where Tudor artefacts are examined; and a Tudor history book round up which I found really useful.
By far my favourite feature of the magazine is what I personally call the Tudor Road Trip section! Sarah Morris of the Tudor Travel Guide suggests a Tudor-themed travel itinerary to follow in various parts of the UK, and it has already inspired some road trips for me. I love the fact the feature is packed full of insider tips, like where to stay and eat.
I was also impressed by the quality of the contributors to the magazine. All contributions are from well-known leaders and experts in the field of Tudor History.
Is Tudor Places a print or digital magazine?
You can choose from a subscription to the print or digital versions of the magazine and you can also buy back issues too.
By subscribing you can enjoy these benefits:
- Save on the cover price of each issue
- Get delivery direct to your door and inbox as soon as it’s published.
- Never miss an issue
Your subscription will also support the independent magazine and ensure they can provide the content readers want, written by expert and specialist contributors. Annual subscriptions begin at £35.99.
Tudor Places website
There is a website to accompany Tudor Places, and it contains a great feature – a searchable online encyclopedia of Tudor places in the UK.
This has already been very handy in terms of planning my historical road trips. Already booked a trip away? Use the encyclopedia to find out if there are any Tudor places you can visit in that area. Or you can browse and see where you end up!
There is also a Tudor-specific search portal for historical events, which is equally as handy!
Deborah also runs the equally as great Tudor Times shop, where you can buy handy products like the Elizabeth I Book of Days perpetual planner to help you get organised.
Did I like Tudor Places magazine?
Overall, I was very impressed by the quality and content of Tudor Places. A lot of thought and effort has gone into producing this beautiful magazine. And the fact that the pages are packed with high-quality, interesting contributions from experts in the field of Tudor history just shows how highly they think of this publication too!
Tudor Places is simply a must-read for any Tudor-history aficionado. However, its also extremely useful if, like me, you get your hit of history by visiting historical sites. Any history lover would be happy to have this publication on their coffee table.
Like your Tudor history? Then check out my posts about the wonderful Tudor places you can visit, like Harvington Hall and St Faith’s Church, Bacton.