Monday 11th November 2024

Majesty and Menace
Siobhan Clarke
 

The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history since 1066. Home to the spectacular Crown Jewels, and one of the most famous historic sites in the world, it conjures up images of battlements, executions and ravens. But it’s much more than that! Still officially a royal residence, it has been a palace, menagerie, armoury and royal mint, owing its survival to the 19th century Gothic revival, tourism and its ability to adapt in an ever-changing world.

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Siobhan Clarke

Siobhan Clarke BA Hons has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years delivering tours and lectures on Hampton Court, Kensington, the Tower of London and the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace. Her experience includes education sessions and tours for schools, universities, corporate and private clients.  She has lectured for the British Museum, National Trust, National Archives and the Smithsonian and featured on BBC Radio 'Woman's Hour' and Television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace'. 

Her published work includes: 'A Tudor Christmas', in collaboration with Alison Weir, (2018), 'The Tudors: The Crown, The Dynasty, The Golden Age' with Linda Collins (2019), 'King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship' (2021) and 'Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship' (2022). Siobhan has delivered some excellent talks to us previously on Hampton Court, Banqueting House and Henry VIII.

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