6 August 1504 – The birth of Matthew Parker, a man loyal to Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 6th August 1504, Matthew Parker, a man who served as chaplain to Queen…
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4 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ funeral
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, there was a requiem mass for Anne of Cleves, fourth…
3 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ remains are processed to Westminster
On this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the remains of forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of…
31 July 1544 – 10-year-old Elizabeth writes to her beloved stepmother
On this day in history, 31st July 1544, ten-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,…
28 July 1540 – One wedding and two executions
On this day in history, 28th July 1540, forty-nine-year-old King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard,…
Get lost in Tudor history this summer
Get ready for a shameless plug... If you have some spare time this summer to get lost in…
Happy St Anne’s Day!
Here in Spain I've been busy sending messages to all of my friends named Ana because today is…