Catherine of Aragon Goes into Premature Labour – 31st January 1510
On this day in history, 31st January 1510, Queen Catherine of Aragon gave birth to a still-born daughter.…
Six Wives
Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral
On this day in history, 29th January 1536, Catherine of Aragon was laid to rest in Peterborough Abbey,…
Catherine of Aragon – The Boring One?
I thought that I would write about the six wives and the various stereotypes, labels, myths and falsehoods…
The Six Wives’ Stereotypes
It's not just Anne Boleyn who has been misrepresented by history, TV, film and fiction, I think every…
The Death of Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 7th January 1536, at two o'clock in the afternoon, Catherine of Aragon died…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 6th January 1540, Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg.…
Anne of Cleves Arrives in England
On this day in history, 27th December 1539, Anne of Cleves landed at Deal in Kent. Anne was…