11 October 1537 – A procession and prayers for Queen Jane Seymour
On this day in history, Thursday 11th October 1537, there was a solemn procession in London to pray…
Six Wives
27 September 1501 – Catherine of Aragon leaves her native Spain
On this day in history, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon of the 27th September 1501, Catherine of…
Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII
Today is the 501st anniversary of the birth of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII.…
New online history course – The Six Wives of Henry VIII
MedievalCourses.com has today launched a new online history course written and narrated by historian Gareth Russell, author of…
16 September 1541 – King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine Howard visit York
On this day in 1541, King Henry VIII entered the city of York through Walmgate Bar, and was…
5 September 1548 – Catherine Parr dies at Sudeley Castle
On this day in history, Wednesday 5th September 1548,"between two and three of the clock in the morning",…
30 August 1548 – Catherine Parr gives birth to a daughter
On this day in history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron…