60 second history – Mary I
Mary I is one of those historical figures that divides opinions, with some people viewing her as nothing…
Mary I
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,…
Mary I – An Underappreciated Queen
Thank you to historian and author Conor Byrne for writing this article to commemorate the anniversary of Mary…
13 November 1553 – The trial of an archbishop and a queen
On this day in history, 13th November 1553, Lady Jane Grey (or Queen Jane as I think of…
Mary I’s Coronation
Mary I by Antonis Mor On this day in history, 1st October 1553, Mary I, daughter of Henry…
15 June 1536 – Mary receives a disturbing visit
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, and the leader of the men. Following the execution of her stepmother,…