David Starkey

Starkey's Elizabeth

David Starkey introduces our special issue, and the Greenwich exhibition.

Published April 15 2003

Destruction and Renewal: An Introduction to Henry VIII

David Starkey provides an introduction to the remarkable ruler born 500 years ago, whose anniversary the Greenwich exhibition is marking, and places his achievements in a European context.

Published May 31 1991

Hampton Court Palace

David Starkey looks at what impresses the contemporary visitor to Henry VIII's palaces

Published October 1 1987

The Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Starkey explores one of his favourite museum galleries, in south London.

Published February 1 1986

Seeing the Wood for the Trees

Published November 1 1985

Wolsey and Cromwell: Continuity or Contrast?

Published November 1 1985

All Change?

'Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.' - Richard Hooker.

Published April 30 1985

A Night at the Opera

David Starkey visits the Lincoln Center for a night at the opera.

Published March 1 1985

The Lisle Letters

by Muriel St Clare Byrne

Published December 1 1983

Great Oaks From Smallest Acorns Grow

David Starkey on The English Renaissance Miniature.

Published August 31 1983

Lords a Leaping

David Starkey on a recent history of the Peerage.

Published December 1 1982

From Feud to Faction: English Politics 1450-1550

David Starkey looks at the early Tudor period.

Published November 1 1982

The History of Parliament - The House of Commons, 1509-1558

The History of Parliament: The House of Commons,1509-1558. Edited by S.T. Bindoff. 3 vols (xv and 745 pp; x and 656; x and 687) (Secker and Warburg for the History of Parliament Trust, 1982)

Published August 31 1982