5 April 1531 – The boiling to death of Richard Roose, Bishop Fisher’s cook
The boiling scene from The Tudors series On this day in history, in the reign of Henry VIII,…
Tudor Events
King Henry VII is crowned – 30th October 1485
On this day in history, 30th October 1485, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry Tudor, was crowned…
26 October 1536 – Henry VIII makes a promise that he won’t keep
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of NorfolkOn this day in history, 26th October 1536, the rebels of the Pilgrimage…
3 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ remains are processed to Westminster
On this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the remains of forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of…
28 July 1540 – One wedding and two executions
On this day in history, 28th July 1540, forty-nine-year-old King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard,…
11 April 1533 – Anne Boleyn to be recognised as queen
Not only was this day in 1533 an important day in the religious calendar, being Good Friday, it…
21 March 1556 – The burning of Thomas Cranmer, one of the Oxford Martyrs
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, the third of the Oxford Martyrs, Thomas Cranmer, the former…