RIP Edward VI
On this day in history, the 6th July 1553, Edward VI, King of England and son of Henry…
The Reformation
The Execution of Sir Thomas More
On the 6th July 1535, Henry VIII's former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, was beheaded on…
Bishop John Fisher Executed
On this day in history, 22nd June 1535, John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, was beheaded. He was beatified…
Anne Askew Sentenced to Death
On this day in history, 18th June 1546, the Protestant martyr and poet, Anne Askew, was found guilty…
Thomas Cromwell’s Arrest
On this day in history, the 10th June 1540, Thomas Cromwell was arrested at a council meeting. All…
Catherine Parr in Danger
Today, we have a guest post from author and historian Elizabeth Norton who joined us on our recent…
Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I’s Golden Age
Author Robert Parry has written a series of articles over at The Elizabeth Files - see Cambridge Connections…