The John Hoskins Miniature of Anne Boleyn
As today is the anniversary of the death of miniaturist John Hoskins in 1665, I thought it was…
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22 February 1511 – Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall
Tragedy struck Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII on this day in history, 22nd February 1511, when their…
Lent, Shrovetide, Shrove Sunday, Collop Monday and Shrove Tuesday
Today is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, as my children call it, so I thought it would be…
Mary Boleyn the Unknown Sister – France by Sarah Bryson
Following on from her previous three posts on Mary Boleyn, Sarah Bryson considers Mary's time in France... It…
A Big Thank you!
I just wanted to say a big thank you to every single one of you. This weekend has…
The Coronation of Edward VI – 20 February 1547
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey. However,…
18 February 1516 – Birth of Mary I
In the early hours of the 18th February 1516 a healthy baby girl was born at the Palace…