George Boleyn and the Admiral of France – November 1534
On 11th November 1534, Philippe de Chabot, Seigneur De Brion and Admiral of France, landed on English soil.…
Henry VIII
Henry VIII’s Health in a Nutshell – New book out today!
Congratulations to my good friend Kyra Kramer, who many of you will know from her book Blood Will…
Timeline of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s trip to Calais – October 1532
In October 1532, Henry VIII took Anne Boleyn, who he'd just made Marquis of Pembroke, to Calais with…
29 September 1528 – Cardinal Campeggio arrives in England
On this day in history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on…
16 September 1541 – Henry VIII and Catherine Howard enter York
Walmgate Bar, YorkOn this day in history, 16th September 1541, King Henry VIII and his fifth wife, Catherine…
21 August 1535 – Acton Court welcomes Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Nicholas Poyntz by Hans Holbein the Younger On 21st August 1535, Henry VIII and his second wife Anne…
28 July 1540 – Henry VIII marries for the fifth time
Portrait of an unknown woman, possibly Catherine HowardOn 28th July 1540, Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine…