The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 17 May 1536 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s alleged lovers are executed on Tower Hill
On 17th May 1536, five men who'd found guilty of high treason were executed on Tower Hill. George…
Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton – Anne Boleyn Week 2024 – Day 1
Welcome to Anne Boleyn week! Today, I'm exploring the life, career and downfall of court musician Mark Smeaton...
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 12 May 1536 – Four courtiers are tried for treason
On 12th May 1536, Sir Henry Norris, Sir Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton were escorted from…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 30 April 1536 – The first arrest, an argument and a trip cancelled
On 30th April 1536, the first arrest in the fall of Anne Boleyn took place. Court musician Mark…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 29 April 1536 – Queen Anne Boleyn has altercations with a groom of the stool and a musician
On 29th April 1536, three days before her arrest, Queen Anne Boleyn had altercations with her husband's groom…
Did Mark Smeaton father Elizabeth I?
Thank you so much to Rose for asking the question "Did Mary I really believe that her half-sister…
May 17 – The ends of George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, Sir Henry Norris, Sir Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton
While King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn was being declared null and void by Archbishop Cranmer at…