December 31 – Sir William Skeffington, Lord Deputy of Ireland
On this day in Tudor history, 31st December 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Sir William…
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Hurry! Register before the end of 31 December!
Just a reminder that you need to register for my online Discovering Mary I event before end of…
December 30 – Francis Dryander, a scholar supported by Cranmer and the Duchess of Suffolk
On this day in Tudor history, 30th December 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI, Francis Dryander…
December 29 – George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, Elizabeth I’s “rogue”
On this day in history, 29th December 1605, in the reign of King James I, George Clifford, 3rd…
December 28 – Holy Innocents’ Day or Childermas
28th December was an important part of the Twelve Days of Christmas in England in Tudor times. It…
December 27 – The arrival of Anne of Cleves
On this day in Tudor history, 27th December 1539, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the king's…
December 26 – St Stephen’s Day in Tudor times and Henry VIII’s will
Today is the Feast of St Stephen, which is also known as Boxing Day in the UK. How…