11 August 1534 – The end of the Friars Observant
Catherine of Aragon, the queen they supportedOn this day in history, or shortly before, the Friars Observant (Observant…
2017
The Tudor Summit 2017 – 3rd and 4th September
Thank you to Roland Hui for letting me know about this online event. Join 16th-century historians and bloggers…
8 August 1503 – Margaret Tudor marries James IV of Scotland
On this day in history, 8th August 1503, the formal wedding of Princess Margaret Tudor and King James…
6 August 1504 – Birth of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and good friend to Anne Boleyn
On this day in history, 6th August 1504, Matthew Parker, was born in the parish of St Saviour,…
4 August 1557 – The burial of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, was…
31 July 1544 – Elizabeth writes to her stepmother
On this day in history, 31st July 1544, ten-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,…
28th July 1540 – Two executions and a wedding
This day in history, 28th July 1540, was a rather busy one. Thomas Cromwell, the king's former right-hand…