Valentine’s Day – Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: A great love?
Today is Valentine's Day, the traditional day of romance. You can read all about Valentine's Day itself in…
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
14 November 1532 – The first secret marriage?
According to Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, King Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn on St Paul's Day 1533, i.e. 25th…
Writing about Anne Boleyn’s final years (plus a giveaway!) – Sandra Vasoli
I am honoured to welcome historical novelist and my good friend Sandra Vasoli to the Anne Boleyn Files…
27 April 1536 – Parliament summoned and a hint that the King wants to leave Anne Boleyn
On this day in history 27th April 1536, writs were issued summoning Parliament to meet on 8th June,…
7 February 1526 – Francis Bryan loses an eye and Henry VIII has a new love
A lance splintering during a re-enactment On this day in history, 7th February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust…
30 November 1529 – Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn get cross with Henry VIII
On 30th November 1529, Henry VIII was reproached by the two women in his life: his wife, Catherine…
12 June 1530 – Catherine of Aragon reprimands Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon According to Eustace Chapuys, the imperial ambassador, on Sunday 12th June 1530 Catherine of Aragon…