2 November 1541 – A bad All Souls’ Day for Henry VIII
Happy All Souls' Day! Unfortunately, back in 1541 All Souls' Day was not a happy day for Henry…
fall of Catherine Howard
10 February 1542 – Catherine Howard is taken to the Tower of London
Sketch of unknown woman, said to be Catherine Howard after HolbeinOn 10 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife…
11 November 1541 – Archbishop Cranmer instructed to move Catherine Howard to Syon House
On this day in history, 11th November 1541, Henry VIII's council sent Archbishop Thomas Cranmer a letter containing…
6 November 1541 – Queen Catherine Howard is abandoned
On Sunday 6th November 1541, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was abandoned by her husband at Hampton…
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…
RIP Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpeper – 10 December 1541
The execution of Francis Dereham, The Tudors seriesToday marks the anniversary of the executions of Thomas Culpeper, Gentleman…
19 November 1541 – Chapuys Reports on the Catherine Howard Investigation
Eustace Chapuys On 19th November 1541, Eustace Chapuys, the Imperial ambassador, wrote to Emperor Charles V. His letter…