21 January 1543 – Henry Howard’s Madding Time
On this day in history, on the night of 21 January 1543, there was trouble in London. A…
Tudor Events
17 November 1558 – The Accession of Queen Elizabeth I
On 17th November 1558, following the death of Queen Mary I early that morning, Mary's 25 year-old half…
14 November 1501 – The Marriage of Catherine of Aragon and Arthur, Prince of Wales
On 14th November 1501, Catherine of Aragon married Arthur, Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral. Giles Tremlett,1…
Remember Remember the 5th of November!
A contemporary engraving of eight of the conspirators, by Crispijn van de Passe Remember, remember the Fifth of…
2 November 1541 – Henry VIII finds out about Catherine Howard’s colourful past
On 2nd November 1541, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer left a letter for Henry VIII in the Holy Day Closet…
30 October 1485 – Coronation of Henry VII
On this day in 1485, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry Tudor, was crowned King Henry VII…
29 October 1532 – Henry VIII says Goodbye to Francis I
On 29th October 1532, according to Wynkyn de Word, Henry VIII accompanied Francis I to Morgison, situated seven…