Maundy Thursday
Today is the Christian feast day of Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last…
Tudor Events
The Death of Henry VII and the Accession of Henry VIII
Yes, on this day in history, 21st April 1509*, King Henry VII died at Richmond Palace. He had…
20 April 1534 – The Hanging of Elizabeth Barton, The Nun of Kent
On this day in 1534 the English Catholic nun, Elizabeth Barton, known as "The Nun of Kent" or…
Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn
Thanks to historian, Suzannah Lispcombe, for reminding me of this "on this day in history" event today. Yes,…
New Tudor Tours Launched for September 2011
Phew, it's been a manic week organising our tour programme for late 2011 and 2012, but I am…
12 April 1533 – Anne Boleyn Attends Mass as Queen
The 12th April 1533, Easter Saturday, was an important day for Anne Boleyn and also for Henry VIII,…
11th April 1533, Good Friday – Anne Boleyn is Queen
On Good Friday 1533, the 11th April, Henry VIII informed the Royal Council that Anne Boleyn was now…