12 October 1537 A King is Born – Birth of Edward VI
On this day in 1537, church bells pealed, Te Deumss were sung, bonfires lit, fruit and wine given…
Edward VI
6 July 1535 and 1553 – The Deaths of Sir Thomas More and King Edward VI
Today we remember two very different Tudor characters, and two very different deaths: the execution of Sir Thomas…
The Coronation of Edward VI – 20 February 1547
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey. However,…
Henry VIII Changes His Will – 30 December 1546
On this day in history, 30th December 1546, a rather unwell Henry VIII signed his last will and…
Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – The Children of Henry VIII by Ashley Currier
Following on from Eliza's wonderful article giving voices to Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn Files visitor Ashley…
24th October 1537 – Death of Jane Seymour
On the night of the 24th October 1537, just twelve days after giving birth to the future King…
15th October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 15th October... 1536 - Henry VIII writes to the Earl of Shrewsbury, the…