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From The Romans to Windrush

Queen Philippa of Hainault

From The Romans to Windrush

Episode 2: Queen Philippa of Hainault

 

From the Romans to Windrush: A podcast series about the lives and achievements of key figures of Black British History: presented by Simone Adams, a retired lawyer, lecturer, podcaster and former Morley College student.

 

The story of Queen Philippa of Hainault, the medieval queen who has captured the imagination of the Black British community. Debate, speculation, and controversy are a natural part of historical discourse, even where the facts surrounding the personalities and events at issue have been trawled over with a fine-tooth comb, by everyone that matters.