Elizabeth of York and Claire of Lancaster
Sorry about the title, I just had to do it even though I have no right to put…
The Tudors
Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell
On this day in history, 2nd February 1550, Sir Francis Bryan died suddenly at Clonmel in Ireland. He…
Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII - one who is famed…
20 September 1486 – Birth of Arthur, Prince of Wales
"Afore one o'clock after midnight" on the 20th September 1486 (some say the 19th) Elizabeth of York, wife…
22 August 1485 – The Battle of Bosworth
On this day in history, the 22nd August 1485, in rural Leicestershire near Market Bosworth, the armies of…
28 July 1540 – The Execution of Thomas Cromwell
On this day in history, the 28th July 1540, Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, was executed by being…
29 June 1509 – Death of Margaret Beaufort
On the day after Henry VIII's 18th birthday and one of his coronation celebratory jousts, his grandmother and…