15 January 1559 – Coronation of Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 15th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey by…
Monarchy
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Ruling by the Book
Well, I forced Sir Timothy to sit through a history programme last night and he actually enjoyed it!…
Birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall – New Year’s Day 1511
On this day in history, by 1.30 in the morning on the 1st January 1511, Catherine of Aragon…
Henry VIII Changes His Will – 30 December 1546
On this day in history, 30th December 1546, a rather unwell Henry VIII signed his last will and…
Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – The Children of Henry VIII by Ashley Currier
Following on from Eliza's wonderful article giving voices to Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn Files visitor Ashley…
The Accession of Elizabeth I – 17th November 1558
Early on the morning of the 17th November 1558 Mary I died at the age of 42 and…
The Death of Mary I – 17th November 1558
On this day in history, 17th November 1558, Henry VIII's eldest child, Queen Mary I, died. She was…