Eating with the Tudors - Dietary Changes from Henry VII to Elizabeth I

Eating with the Tudors - Dietary Changes from Henry VII to Elizabeth I

This culinary history talk will deliver a taste of what influenced the choices in food that the Tudors ate, how, when and why. This lecture will take a closer look at the significant dietary changes from the beginning to the close of the Tudor dynasty, involving governmental legislation, religion, health, economy and fashion as it determined food availability, preparation and popularity. 

Bio

Brigitte Webster is author of Eating with the Tudors (2023), a detailed exploration of food and dining in Tudor England. Brigitte has appeared on Walking Tudor England with Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb, contributes regularly to Tudor Places magazine, and features on national and international history podcasts. 

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University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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