#WednesdayFact – We don’t know when Mary Boleyn was Henry VIII’s mistress
Today is the anniversary of Mary Boleyn's death in 1543 so I thought I'd focus on her today.…
The Boleyns
#WednesdayFact – Anne Boleyn could have lived in Ireland
Anne Boleyn was Henry VIII's queen consort from 1533 to her execution in 1536, but did you know…
17 May 1536 – “Stick to the truth and follow it” – The Execution of George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, brother of Queen Anne Boleyn
On this day in Tudor history, 17th May 1536, five courtiers lost their lives to the executioner on…
#fridayfun – Quiz: Anne Boleyn’s siblings
Today's Friday fun is a quiz on Anne Boleyn's siblings. Just how much do you know about Anne…
3 April 1538 – Anne Boleyn’s mother, Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire, dies
Elizabeth Boleyn as played by Kristin Scott Thomas On this day in Tudor history, 3rd April 1538, Elizabeth…
Anne Boleyn’s links to Ireland
Kilkenny Castle Anne Boleyn's Irish ancestry is often neglected and we just hear about the Boleyns and Howards,…
February 13 – A queen and her lady-in-waiting are beheaded
On this day in Tudor history, 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII, was…