15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Bullies Mary
On 15th June 1536, Henry VIII sent members of his council, led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
Mary I
18 February 1516 – Birth of Mary I
In the early hours of the 18th February 1516 a healthy baby girl was born at the Palace…
Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – The Children of Henry VIII by Ashley Currier
Following on from Eliza's wonderful article giving voices to Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn Files visitor Ashley…
The Death of Mary I – 17th November 1558
On this day in history, 17th November 1558, Henry VIII's eldest child, Queen Mary I, died. She was…
The Trial of Lady Jane Grey – 13th November 1553
On this day in history, 13th November 1553, Lady Jane Grey, her husband Guildford Dudley, his brothers Ambrose…
Death of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester, and other Tudor Events on this Day
On this day in history, 12th November 1555, Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and Mary I's Lord Chancellor,…
1st October 1553 – Coronation of Mary I
This day in history, 1st October 1553, was a very important day in history because England's first crowned…