Historian brings Tudor scandals to life at Rugeley theatre

Historian Lesley Smith entertained a packed audience with tales of Henry VIII's court at an evening organised by Rugeley and District Lions Club

A packed audience enjoyed an evening of history, humour and Tudor intrigue when historian Lesley Smith visited Rugeley.

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Historian Lesley Smith with Rugeley and District Lions Club. | ©Elaine Morgan

Lesley entertained guests with her presentation, Sex and the Tudors, at the Rugeley Rose Theatre on Tuesday, November 3, in an event hosted by Rugeley and District Lions Club.

She took the audience on a journey through the scandalous world of Henry VIII's court, exploring its marriages, mistresses, secrets and intrigues.

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Lesley Smith giving her entertaining and very informative talk on Sex and the Tudors. | ©Elaine Morgan

With her trademark wit and storytelling, Lesley had guests laughing and gasping as she offered an entertaining insight into one of Britain's most fascinating periods.

Rugeley and District Lions Club thanked Lesley for the evening, along with the team at the Rose Theatre for hosting and everyone who attended in support of the club.

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