21 April 1509 – Death of Henry VII and Accession of Henry VIII
At 11pm on Saturday 21st April 1509, Henry VII died. He had known that he was dying for…
Henry VIII
Was Elizabeth Tailboys the Daughter of Henry VIII? – Guest Post by Elizabeth Norton
Today we have a guest post by author and historian Elizabeth Norton who kindly offered to write us…
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…
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…
30 November 1529 – Catherine of Aragon Confronts Henry VIII
On this day in history, St Andrews Day (30th November) 1529, Queen Catherine of Aragon confronted her husband,…
A Tale of Two Weddings – 14th November 1501 and 1532
According to the chronicler Edward Hall, it was on this day in history, St Erkenwald's Day 1532, that…
31st October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 31st October... 1491 - Henry VII's son, Henry (the future Henry VIII), was…