Bloody Brilliant Tudors with Elizabeth Goff
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (State Apartments)
Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Price:
£15.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Join us in our beautiful State Apartments as we dive into the lesser-known events and people of the vibrant Tudor world, for a fascinating talk with historian Elizabeth Goff.
About the event
Step into the ever-intriguing, scandalous and dangerous world of the Tudors with author Elizabeth Goff, as she brings to life the stories behind her debut book Bloody Brilliant Tudors: 100 Tales of Gowns, Gossip and Gory Ends.
From power struggles to shopping habits, to murdered dogs and famous jewels, this talk will look at some of the lesser-known stories, and people, among your favourite kings and queens!
Enter via London Gate
Festival planning
Getting between Chelsea History Festival venues: This event takes place at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Many Chelsea History Festival venues are within walking distance of one another, but journey times vary. If you are booking events close together, please allow enough time to travel comfortably between venues.
Estimated walking times from this venue: 3 minutes to National Army Museum, 5 minutes to Garrison Chapel, 8 minutes to Chelsea Physic Garden, 9 minutes to Royal Court Theatre, 11 minutes to Cadogan Hall, 16 minutes to Chelsea Old Church and 25 minutes to Chelsea Theatre.
Additional information
This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount.
Book tickets to three or more different events across the festival and you can save 20%. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and the discount will automatically be applied within the basket.
About the speaker
Elizabeth Goff is a rising TikTok & Instagram star, running a successful history page under the Historical Gal handle. She explores all the lesser known, juicy sides of the historical characters you know, and also the hidden figures that are just as fascinating (if not more so!) Elizabeth has studied history for most of her life, with a deep, entrenched love for the ever-epic Tudor dynasty. There isn’t a historical site that’s not been visited, or a museum that’s been missed when she’s nearby! Elizabeth has been commissioned to write articles covering the Tudors, is an official Blenheim Palace Partner, and regularly appears on podcasts and radio. Elizabeth lives in Hampshire with her husband and daughter, spending time creating content, always writing, and enjoying a lovely country pub. Bloody, Brilliant Tudors is her first book.
FAQs
Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch tours@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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