24 January 1536 – Henry VIII’s Brush with Death
On this day in history, 24th January 1536, the forty-four year-old Henry VIII suffered a serious jousting accident…
January 2013
New Anne Boleyn Series of Posts Coming Soon!
As you may remember, I posted here a couple of weeks ago about how I was going to…
Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey – 19 January 1547
Today marks the anniversary of the execution of the man known as "Henry VIII's last victim", Henry Howard,…
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, 18th January 1486, King Henry VII united the Houses of Lancaster and York…
Googling Anne Boleyn – Oh Dear!
Thank you to my husband, Tim, for finding this and making me chuckle. Just a few minutes ago,…
15 January 1569 – Death of Lady Catherine Knollys (nee Carey)
On this day in history, 15th January 1569, Lady Catherine Knollys (née Carey), wife of Sir Francis Knollys,…
Elizabeth I is Crowned – 15 January 1559
On this day in history, at midday on 15th January 1559, the 25 year-old daughter of Henry VIII…