Thomas Cromwell’s enemies win
In 1540, Thomas Cromwell's enemies were able to take advantage of King Henry VIII's frustration with his right-hand…
2019
A river pageant for a new queen and a historic meeting
On 7th June 1536, less than three weeks after the execution of Henry VIII's second wife, Queen Anne…
Interview with historical novelist Wendy J Dunn
Tim and I have had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend, historical novelist Wendy J Dunn, at…
The Final Days of Anne Boleyn – My article for History Extra
I'm very honoured to be featured on the History Extra website, the official website for BBC History Magazine…
4 June 1536 – Jane Seymour is proclaimed queen – The Fall of Anne Boleyn
You thought I'd finished my video series on the fall of Anne Boleyn in 1536, didn't you? Ha!…
1 June 1533 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s coronation at Westminster Abbey
This day in Tudor history, 1st June 1533, Whitsunday, was a day of victory for Henry VIII and…
31 May 1533 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s coronation procession
On this day in Tudor history, Saturday 31st May 1533, the eve of her coronation, a pregnant Queen…