Bishop John Fisher Executed
On this day in history, 22nd June 1535, John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, was beheaded. He was beatified…
Tudor Characters
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…
Anne Boleyn and the Cambridge Connection
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how, at the end of April 1536, Anne Boleyn had asked…
The Execution of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury
On this day in history, the 27th May 1541, Margaret Pole, the 8th Countess of Salisbury was executed…