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What was daily life REALLY like in Tudor England?
Tracy Borman takes a closer look at daily life on the streets of Tudor England – from home and hearth to health and medicine
- Emily Briffett
- , Tracy Borman
Published: March 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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What was the most popular pastime of the Tudor age? Why was bathing even once a month considered dangerous? And how could living alongside your pets help save on your heating bill in the 16th century?
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In this second episode of our series Tudor England: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Tracy Borman roam the towns and villages of Tudor England, painting a vivid picture of daily life – from fun and games to your chances of surviving the sweating sickness.
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Authors
Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)
Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra
Tracy BormanAuthor, historian, joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces
Tracy Borman is a best-selling author and historian, specialising in the Tudor period. She works part-time as joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and as Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust.
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