HistoricLeigh Speaking
Leigh WakefieldWade through the wonders of history and heritage with me.
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Fourth-Wave Feminism, Tudor Queens, and my PhD Plans
If you had told me two years ago that I would be starting a PhD in September 2026, then I would have totally disbelieved you. After completing my History MA in 2024, I had little desire to embark upon further education. I didn’t really know...
The Feminist Afterlife of Queen Anne Boleyn
Today marks the 490th anniversary of Queen Anne Boleyn’s execution. Condemned on trumped-up charges of adultery, incest and treason, it’s unsurprising that Henry VIII’s beheaded second wife continues to attract widespread fascination almost...
My New Role in Heritage - Bring on the Brontës!
I fear that this post will be written in a ‘Dear Diary’ style, rather than an essay of historical research. It’s more to explain my months-long absence on this platform, as well as my reasons for a hoped-for comeback!
Historic Leigh Speaki...
Audiences' Heart of Stone - Jane Seymour and Feminism in SIX The Musical
“Honestly, I hate the way Jane Seymour portrays Henry [VIII] as a good person. Like, girly pop, he killed [one] of his wives at that point and divorced the other, and had so many side chicks. Also, yes your son had to grow up without a moth...
Harry Potter and the Portrait of Anne Boleyn
Many moons ago, probably when I first started learning about the Tudors at primary school, and during my current obsession with the first Harry Potter game on PS1, I remember seeing a heavily pixelated portrait on the walls and thinking, “I...
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Historian • Blogger • Podcast Researcher for Talking Tudors • Specialises in the portrayal of historical women in popular culture, and the impact of feminism upon their legacies.
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