Episode 20 - Mary Tudor and the succession crisis at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk

This week we join head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk to discover how it came to be at the centre of a succession crisis in 1553, which saw the crowning of England’s first official queen. Listen on to discover how the castle played a key role in events leading up to Mary’s coronation and why her subsequent reign was ultimately cut short. For more details about Framlingham Castle and to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/framlingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices