Uncover the secrets of the Boleyn family with Tracy Borman
Tracy Borman, Chief Historian at the Historic Royal Palaces, will “Uncover the Secrets of the Boleyn Family” at a fundraising talk at Peterborough Cathedral this month.
In her new novel The House of Boleyn, the best-selling author, historian and broadcaster immerses readers in the world of the Boleyn’s beautiful Kent home, Hever Castle. It was here that they plotted and schemed, grieved and rejoiced – and where Henry VIII relentlessly pursued Anne Boleyn. In this richly illustrated talk, at the Cathedral on April 20, Tracy uncovers the real history that inspired her novel and takes the audience behind closed doors to explore the Boleyns as they’ve never been seen before. A regular broadcaster and public speaker, Tracy regularly appears on the Channel 5 Inside the Tower of London series and stars in several Channel 5 documentaries including Princes in the Tower, and Elizabeth I and Anne Boleyn: The Prisoner Queens.
Her 2025 non-fiction book, The Stolen Crown, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and saw her undertake a national tour across the country, appearing at bookshops, historic venues and literary festivals. As a historian and novelist, Tracy writes fiction and non-fiction.
Her upcoming novel, The House of Boleyn combines real history with richly imagined drama. This event is being organised and promoted as a fundraiser in support of Peterborough Cathedral. All proceeds from ticket sales and associated event income will contribute directly to the Cathedral’s charitable work.
•The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Lead, Kindly Light on April 18 is also in support of the Cathedral.
It features a programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa Briggs.