Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI
Today, 28th January, is the anniversary of the birth of King Henry VII in 1457, the death of…
Edward VI
8 August 1553 – Edward VI’s funeral
On this day in history, 8th August 1553, fifteen-year-old King Edward VI was laid to rest at Westminster…
28 January 1547 – Henry VIII dies and Edward VI becomes king
The king is dead! Long live the king! Yes, on this day in history, Friday 28th January 1547,…
12 October 1537 – A prince for Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
On this day in history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the Feast of St Edward the Confessor,…
60 second history – Edward VI
I had fun today trying to record my latest 60-second history video. Who knew that it could take…
Lady Jane Grey and Queen Mary I – who was the usurper?
With it having been the anniversary of the birth of Queen Mary I on 18th February, there have…
20 February – A christening and a coronation
Two important Tudor "on this day in history" events took place on 20th February. On 20th February 1516,…