8 June 1536 – Mary appeals to her father, Henry VIII
On 26th May 1536, a week after Anne Boleyn's execution, Henry VIII's eldest daughter, Mary, had written to…
Mary I
8 June 1536 – The Second Act of Succession
On this day in history, 8th June 1536, the sixth Parliament of the reign of Henry VIII met.…
26 May 1536 – Mary writes to Cromwell
On 26th May 1536, exactly a week after the execution of her stepmother, Anne Boleyn, the Lady Mary…
18 February 1516 – The birth of a fair princess
In the early hours of 18th February 1516, at Greenwich Palace, "was borne a fayre prynces and christened…
New history course – Heroes and Villains
Historian Toni Mount has today launched her new online history course with MedievalCourses.com! It's called Heroes and Villains…
17 November 1558 – The death of Queen Mary I and the accession of Queen Elizabeth I
On 17th November 1558, Queen Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon,…
13 November 1553 – Lady Jane Grey’s Trial at Guildhall
London's Guildhall as it looks todayOn this day in history, 13th November 1553, in the reign of Queen…