Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII - one who is famed…
Henry VII
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Libraries Gave Us Power
Last night was the final episode in the wonderful BBC4 series "Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings", in…
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On the 18th January 1486 Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York…
30th October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 30th October... 1485 - Coronation of King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor…
22 August 1485 – The Battle of Bosworth
On this day in history, the 22nd August 1485, in rural Leicestershire near Market Bosworth, the armies of…
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…
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…