25 August 1554 – Death of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, magnate, soldier and uncle…
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Margaret Pole, Countess at Home by Susan Higginbotham
A warm welcome to Susan Higginbotham who is joining us today as part of the book tour for…
24 August 1572 – St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris
On this day in history, 24th August 1572, the feast day of St Bartholomew, an awful event took…
22 August 1545 – The death of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk
At four o'clock on the afternoon of 22nd August 1545, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, magnate, courtier, soldier…
22 August 1485 – The Battle of Bosworth
The 22nd August is an important date in Tudor history as it is the anniversary of the battle…
August 1535 – Sir Nicholas Poyntz plays host to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Nicholas Poyntz by Hans Holbein the Younger On 23rd August 1535*, King Henry VIII and his second wife,…
Falling Pomegranate Seeds – A Katherine of Aragon novel is available now!
I know many of you will join me in congratulating historical novelist Wendy J. Dunn on the release…