Margarette Lincoln: The Glorious Revolution (1688)

The historian Margarette Lincoln takes us back to 1688 - an oddly neglected year in English history - to see the Glorious Revolution play out in three telling scenes. In London there's tension, riots, a royal escape and a surprise invasion. Brought together, they combine change the political and religious character of the nation. The storylines and characters that appear in this episode feature in Lincoln's new book, London and the Seventeenth Century, which is recently issued in hardback by Yale University Press. For much, much more, as ever, head to our website: tttpodcast.com Show notes Scene One: 29 June Westminster Hall, a packed courtroom as seven bishops are put on trial for refusing to carry out the King’s demands. Scene Two: 10 December, James II flees London leaving chaotic scenes of anti-Catholic rioting and fires behind him. Scene Three: 18 December, the forces of William of Orange enter London, as part of the peaceful transfer of power. Memento: One of King William III’s spurs – because it is ambiguous, it could symbolize progress – spurring the nation into a new phase, but could also suggest cruelty – the new regime would be imposed by military force in Ireland and Scotland. People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: Margarette Lincoln Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Colorgraph Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1688 fits on our Timeline

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In each episode we ask a leading historian, novelist or public figure the tantalising question, "If you could travel back through time, which year would you visit?" Once they have made their choice, then they guide us through that year in three telling scenes. We have visited Pompeii in 79AD, Jerusalem in 1187, the Tower of London in 1483, Colonial America in 1776, 10 Downing Street in 1940 and the Moon in 1969. Chosen as one of the Evening Standard's Best History Podcasts of 2020. Presented weekly by Sunday Times bestselling writer Peter Moore, award-winning historian Violet Moller and Artemis Irvine.