Sir Francis Weston and William Brereton – Anne Boleyn Week 2024 – Day 4
Welcome to Day 4 of Anne Boleyn Week 2024! Today, I'm looking at courtiers Sir Francis Weston and…
Events of 1536
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 16 May 1536 – Archbishop Cranmer visits an imprisoned Queen Anne Boleyn
On 16th May 1536, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, visited his friend, Queen Anne Boleyn in the Tower…
George Boleyn: Anne Boleyn’s Brilliant Brother – Anne Boleyn Week 2024 – Day 3
Welcome to Day 3 of Anne Boleyn Week 2024! It's the turn of George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, Queen…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 15 May 1536 – The Trials of Queen Anne Boleyn and George Boleyn, Lord Rochford
On 15th May 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn and her brother, George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, were tried separately in…
Sir Henry Norris – Anne Boleyn Week 2024 – Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of Anne Boleyn Week! Today, I'm delving into the life, career and downfall of…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 14 May 1536 – Jane Seymour moves closer to the king
On 14th May 1536, the day before Queen Anne Boleyn was tried for high treason, her former lady-in-waiting,…
Mark Smeaton – Anne Boleyn Week 2024 – Day 1
Welcome to Anne Boleyn week! Today, I'm exploring the life, career and downfall of court musician Mark Smeaton...