Katherine of Aragon Dignity, Determination and Courage
Following the success of previous historical talks, Purple Horizons are delighted to announce a talk with a local historical context, Katherine of Aragon Dignity, Determination and Courage. Katherine of Aragon, Queen of England, the first wife of King Henry VIII, died in Kimbolton Castle and is buried in Peterborough Cathedral. We are delighted and very honoured that leading local historian Andrew Bamford is our guest speaker.
Andrew’s talk will look at the national and international importance of Katharine of Aragon. Her life and significance will be analysed, with some additional special focus on her local connections. In particular, Andrew will focus on the exile of Katharine in Huntingdonshire.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 9th October 2025
Timings: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Tilbrook Village Hall, Church Lane, Tilbrook PE28 0JS
Price: Tickets are £10.00 including light refreshments.
A bar will be open for anyone wishing to purchase an alcoholic drink.
All funds raised from this talk will benefit The William Templeton Foundation for Young People’s Mental Health (YPMH), an independent UK charity working to reduce the prevalence and impact of mental health conditions in young people — from early adolescence through early adulthood.
If you would like to purchase a ticket/s they are available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1718476291849?aff=oddtdtcreator
Alternatively please email your request for tickets to purplehorizons2019@icloud.com
Andrew Bamford
Originally from Rochdale in Lancashire, Andrew Bamford attended Bury Grammar School before reading History at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1983 and completed his PGCE at the University of Cambridge Department of Education in 1984.
From 1984 to 2021, he taught at Kimbolton School, serving as Head of History from 1990 to 2021, Housemaster of Bayles House from 1990 to 2005, and Head of Sixth Form from 2005 to 2019. During his tenure, he taught various historical periods, ranging from the English Civil War to the Russian Revolution.
Since retiring from teaching, Andrew has maintained his connection with Kimbolton by becoming the Curator of the Castle and serving as a committee member of the Old Kimboltonians Association.
He also lectures at the Rothsay Education Centre in Bedford and the Settlement in Letchworth on a wide range of subjects, including the French Revolution and the history of Ukraine. Additionally, he works as an A-Level examiner for CIE and AQA.
In his free time, Andrew is a keen Crystal Palace fan.
The William Templeton Foundation for Young People’s Mental Health (YPMH)
An independent UK charity working to reduce the prevalence and impact of mental health conditions in young people — from early adolescence through early adulthood.
YPMH connects research, innovation and practice to accelerate better prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment, particularly for conditions like depression and anxiety. By strengthening collaboration and supporting innovation, the charity aims to improve outcomes and help more young people live mentally healthier lives.
Founded by Anne and Peter Templeton, and their son John, in memory of Will Templeton, YPMH was created to connect excellent research with real-world solutions.Their goal is to close the gap between what science knows and what helps young people, and those who support them, prevent and reduce mental ill health.
