25 April 1536 – A hopeful king
On this day in history, 25th April 1536, a day after the commissions of oyer and terminer had…
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24 April 1536 – Legal commissions are set up
On this day in history, 24th April 1536, two commissions of oyer and terminer were set up by…
21 April 1509 – Henry VIII is king!
On this day in history, 21st April 1509, King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, died at…
60 second history – Elizabeth of York
Today's Tudor topic for my 60-second history video series is Elizabeth of York. I refrained from shouting "she…
18 April 1536 – Eustace Chapuys and Anne Boleyn
On 18th April 1536, the first Tuesday after Easter, Eustace Chapuys, the imperial ambassador, arrived at Henry VIII's…
17 April 1534 – Sir Thomas More is sent to the Tower
On this day in history, 17th April 1534, Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor and good friend,…
Easter Sunday – He is risen from death
Today is Easter Sunday and Christians around the world will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In…