It’s Black History Month* here in the UK, an opportunity to further highlight and celebrate black stories which are too often missing from mainstream conversation. With this in mind, today on Some Sources Say we’re going to explore Berry Gordy and the creation of “one of the most successful Black-owned businesses” in America. We have … Continue reading Music Magic: The History of Motown
Snapshot of History: Michelangelo & the Sistine Chapel
In my latest Snapshot of History video we'll be exploring Michelangelo & the Sistine Chapel! Check it out now below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0afGukEbbio What are your thoughts on Michelangelo's work? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Never want to miss a post? Then make sure to join the Some Sources Say … Continue reading Snapshot of History: Michelangelo & the Sistine Chapel
The Theatrical Life of Tate Wilkinson
My article for the Secret Library Leeds blog is out now!
On the Secret Library this week we have a article from guest writer Dominique Trigg, the creator of Some Sources Say, who has written about the fascinating life of Tate Wilkinson, an Eighteenth Century pioneer of Leeds Theatre. If you would like to read more excellent articles from Dominique then you should visit Some Sources Say.
Tate Wilkinson (1739-1803) had an important role to play in the history of Leeds.
Tate Wilkinson (1739-1803) had an important role to play in the history of Leeds.
In 1771 he opened the first theatre in the city, known as ‘The Theatre’ located on Hunslet Lane. This was the start of a theatrical movement in the city, with modern day Leeds now enjoying many wonderful venues including the City Varieties, Slung Low’s HUB and Leeds Playhouse.
Plan of the Theatre 1847 By kind permission of Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
But who was Tate Wilkinson?
View original post 876 more words
Mary Tudor & the Letter of 1536
"Most humbly prostrate before the feet of your most excellent majesty, your most humble, so faithful and obedient subject, who has so extremely offended your most gracious highness that my heavy and fearful heart dare not presume to call you father, deserving of nothing from your majesty, save that the kindness of your most blessed … Continue reading Mary Tudor & the Letter of 1536
Edward VI & the ‘Devise for the Succession’
Edward VI was the much longed for male heir when he was born in 1537. His father Henry VIII must have felt a certain amount of reassurance that his throne would now be inherited by a son, and not one of his daughters Mary and Elizabeth. Yet despite making Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate, he included … Continue reading Edward VI & the ‘Devise for the Succession’
Henry VII & The Pretenders
On the 22nd August 1485 a 331 year old dynasty came to an end with the death of the last Plantagenet, King Richard III. His death at the Battle of Bosworth changed everything for his successor Henry Tudor, now known as King Henry VII. For Henry this brought to an end years of exile in … Continue reading Henry VII & The Pretenders
The Olympians
Here in the 21st century Greek mythology continues to hold our attention. These ancient stories have provided inspiration for a number of recent novels like Rick Riodan's Percy Jackson saga, Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles and Circe and Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships. They've also provided inspiration for Hollywood, where these ancient stories become blockbusters … Continue reading The Olympians
Local History Month: Leeds’ First Theatre
"you go to plays! and what do you see there?...you see the devil’s children grinning at you". Safe to say with views like this, not everyone was a theatre fan when the first theatre opened in Leeds on the 24th July 1771. Before 1771 Leeds had a few singing rooms in local pubs and visiting … Continue reading Local History Month: Leeds’ First Theatre
Recommendation: Leeds Library
As your walking through Commercial Street in Leeds' busy city centre, you'd be forgiven for missing Leeds Library. With Starbucks at one end and Lush at the other this street has a lot of bright storefronts to grab a busy shopper's attention, but it's the archway in the middle that offers the most to anyone … Continue reading Recommendation: Leeds Library
Recommendation: ‘The House of Clarence’ by Alison Weir
Recently on Twitter I came across author and historian Alison Weir's kind offer to send history fans a copy of 'The House of Clarence' as a nice distraction during the UK lockdown. It's a short biography sent as a word.doc focusing on George, Duke of Clarence (brother of Edward IV and Richard III) and his … Continue reading Recommendation: ‘The House of Clarence’ by Alison Weir
