October 26 – Bad weather prevents a battle
On this day in Tudor history, 26th October 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, rain put…
Duke of Norfolk
August 25 – Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Anne Boleyn’s uncle
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Thomas Howard, 3rd…
12 May 1536 – A duke is appointed to preside over the trials of his niece and nephew
On this day in history, 12th May 1536, a patent was issued appointing Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
12 December 1546 – To the Tower for the Howards
Henry Howard, Earl of SurreyOn 12th December 1546, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey was led through the streets…
12 December 1546 – The Duke of Norfolk and the Earl of Surrey are taken to the Tower of London
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey On 12th December 1546, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, and his son,…
Domestic Violence – A Tudor Example
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day to raise awareness about…
15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Bullies Mary
On 15th June 1536, Henry VIII sent members of his council, led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…