The Death of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, the 16th July 1557 (some sources say the 15th), Henry VIII's fourth wife,…
Elizabeth Boleyn, Mother of Anne Boleyn
Now, that I have finished my series on Henry VIII and his change from virtuous prince to tyrant,…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr
On this day in history, the 12th July 1543, Henry VIII married the twice widowed Catherine Parr, Lady…
Women’s Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII
Bess Chilver, a costumer and Tudor dress expert, spoke to us about Tudor clothes on our recent Anne…
Henry VIII Divorces Anne of Cleves
July 1540 was a busy month for King Henry VIII, he divorced his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves,…
RIP Edward VI
On this day in history, the 6th July 1553, Edward VI, King of England and son of Henry…
The Execution of Sir Thomas More
On the 6th July 1535, Henry VIII's former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, was beheaded on…