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,…
Mary I
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…
16 October 1555 – The Martyrdom of Bishops Latimer and Ridley
On this day in history, 16th October 1555, during the reign of Mary I, Hugh Latimer, Bishop of…
12 September 1555 – Archbishop Cranmer tried at Oxford
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, OxfordOn Thursday12th September 1555, the trial of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of…
8 July 1553 – Mary declares herself Queen at Kenninghall
Mary I by Antonis MorOn Saturday 8th July 1553 at her home, Kenninghall in Norfolk, Mary Tudor, daughter…
15 June 1536 – The King’s council bullies Mary
On 15th June 1536, Henry VIII sent members of his council, led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
26 May 1536 – Mary asks for Cromwell’s help
On 26th May 1536, one week after her stepmother's execution, Henry VIII's daughter Mary wrote to Thomas Cromwell…