Lady Jane Grey’s Execution
On this day in history, 12th February 1554, Lady Jane Grey and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were executed…
Tudor Events
Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral
On this day in history, 29th January 1536, Catherine of Aragon was laid to rest in Peterborough Abbey,…
A Tale of Two Henrys – The Birth of Henry VII and the Death of Henry VIII
It is interesting that on this day in 1457 Henry VII was born and on this day in…
Henry VIII Marries Anne Boleyn – 25th January 1533
On this day in history, 25th January 1533, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn. Alison Weir writes of their…
Henry VIII’s Jousting Accident – 24th January 1536
On this day in history, 24th January 1536, Henry VIII was unhorsed by his opponent during a joust…
Henry VII Marries Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, 18th January 1486, King Henry VII married Elizabeth of York. The bridegroom was…
Elizabeth I is Crowned Queen
On this day in history, 15th January 1559, the daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII was crowned…