The date is February 1601. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Penelope’s brother, the Earl of Essex, has just been executed. Now, it’s crucial that she stake her royal claim so calls for a genealogist to prove it.

The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller.

Penelope: Tayla-Jayne Eldred - https://www.spotlight.com/4772-4531-2656 - T: @tjeldred99

Genealogist: Caroline Cromwell - www.spotlight.com/0937-3429-8056 Inst: @carolventuresss

Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/fraser-fraser-1 – T: @fraserfraser123

Intro/Outro: Becky Reader

Fact Check Here: https://www.losttapesofhistory.co.uk/penelope-devereux-and-the-genealogist

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Sound Disclaimer: The Lost Tapes of History was recorded remotely in late 2021. As such, the actors used what equipment they had available and were limited by their location. This has resulted in variable audio quality although hopefully, it won’t stop your enjoyment of the podcast.

Sound effects from Freesound.org: Opening Theme Music: TheTunk; Closing Theme Music: Nuria1512; Other effects: AldebaranCW, straget.