September 13 – The birth of poet John Leland, who wrote verses for Anne Boleyn’s coronation
On this day in Tudor history, 13th September 1503, John Leland was born. Leland was a poet and…
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September 12 – The trial of Archbishop Cranmer
On this day in Tudor history, Thursday 12th September 1555, in the reign of Queen Mary, the trial…
September 11 – Barnaby Fitzpatrick, a friend of King Edward VI
On this day in Tudor history, 11th September 1581, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Barnaby Fitzpatrick,…
September 10 – The christening of Elizabeth I at Greenwich
On this day in Tudor history, 10th September 1533, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Princess Elizabeth,…
September 9 – Regent Catherine of Aragon, the Battle of Flodden and James IV’s remains
On this day in Tudor history, 9th September 1513, during the reign of King Henry VIII and regency…
The death of Queen Elizabeth II and accession of King Charles III – The Queen is dead, long live the King!
I was saddened yesterday to hear the news that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, had died…
September 8 – The death of Amy Robsart, wife of Robert Dudley
On this day in Tudor history, 8th September 1560, in the reign of Elizabeth I, the dead body…