Lunchtime Talk: Henry VII, power and propaganda

Step into the world of Tudor England with historian Nathen Amin and discover how the newly crowned King Henry VII utilised propaganda to secure his royal legitimacy.

Explore the wider world of Tudor propaganda. From coins stamped with royal imagery to marriage alliances, public ceremony, and court diplomacy, Henry controlled how his reign was seen and remembered. At the heart of it all stood the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey, perhaps his most lasting monument, and the final resting place of many of the Tudor dynasty.

This event is part of our monthly Lunchtime Talk series. On the second Wednesday of every month, join us at St Margaret’s Church for an in-depth exploration of part of the Abbey’s history.

Nathen Amin is a historian and author from Carmarthenshire, West Wales, specialising in the 15th century and the reign of Henry VII. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he has published five acclaimed history books, including The House of Beaufort and Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor (2024), named a BBC History Book of the Year. Nathen is a regular speaker at festivals and institutions across the UK and has appeared on British and international media. He is a founding member of the Henry Tudor Trust and served as a Historical Writers’ Association book judge in 2024.

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