3 August 1557 – The remains of Anne of Cleves are processed to Westminster Abbey
Merchant-taylor and diarist Henry Machyn recorded that on this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the body of…
2016
Warrior Kings of England: The Story of the Plantagenet Dynasty – New history course
As I'm the narrator of this online history course from historian and author Toni Mount, I just wanted…
28 July 1540 – Fifth time lucky?
Portrait of an unknown woman, possibly Catherine Howard On 28th July 1540, at Oatlands Palace, in Surrey, King…
28 July 1540 – The execution of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s most faithful servant
On 28th July 1540, the same day that Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, the man…
Anne Boleyn – No innocent victim, apparently
Warning: emotive post and mini rant! Feel free to ignore if it's not your cup of tea. With…
22 July 1536 – Henry Fitzroy departed his life
On this day in history, 22nd July 1536, King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…
Mary Boleyn’s letter to Thomas Cromwell
As I've said many times before, Mary Boleyn is a bit of a mystery. The late historian and…