Are the Religious Divisions of Tudor Times Still Alive Today?
I'm not sure what it is about Fridays but I always seem to be getting on my soapbox…
The Reformation
10 June 1540 – Thomas Cromwell’s Arrest
At 3pm on the 10th June 1540 Thomas Cromwell, the Earl of Essex and Henry VIII's right-hand man,…
The Unlawful Execution of Thomas Cranmer – 21 March 1556
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was burnt at the stake in Oxford.…
Anne Boleyn’s Household
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article on some of Anne Boleyn's ladies - see Anne…
Anne Boleyn Myths
Anne Boleyn Personality
Myths and Legends
Representations of Anne Boleyn
The Reformation
Anne Boleyn – The Mysterious and Maligned One
There's no denying that Anne Boleyn is the most maligned and misunderstood of Henry VIII's six wives. Even…
Margaret of Navarre
On this day in history, 21st December 1549, Margaret of Navarre (also known as Marguerite de Navarre, Marguerite…
Henry VIII is Excommunicated
On this day in history, 17th December 1538, Pope Paul III announced that Henry VIII had been excommunicated…