8 June 1536 – Mary reaches out to her father
On this day in history, 8th June 1536, Henry VIII's eldest daughter Mary, the future Mary I, wrote…
Mary I
26 May 1536 – Mary hopes for a reconciliation with her father
On this day in history, Friday 26th May 1536, exactly a week after the execution of Queen Anne…
60 second history – Mary I
Mary I is one of those historical figures that divides opinions, with some people viewing her as nothing…
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…