5th May 1542 – Duchess Agnes Pardoned

| May 5, 2012

5th May 1542 – Duchess Agnes Pardoned

Today, we have a guest article from author and historian Marilyn Roberts who wrote a series of articles on the Howards for us before Christmas. Over to Marilyn… We last met Agnes, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk and the other prisoners on 13th February 1542, pondering their futures on the day of her step-granddaughter Katherine Howard’s
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In Defence of Thomas Boleyn, Father of Anne Boleyn

| April 26, 2012

In Defence of Thomas Boleyn, Father of Anne Boleyn

I recently read a comment on a Tudor history Facebook page which really struck me and got me thinking, as well as banging my head on my desk. The writer was of the opinion that Thomas Boleyn did not deserve to be buried in St Peter’s Church, Hever, and that he should have been buried
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20 April 1534 – Execution of Elizabeth Barton, Holy Maid of Kent

| April 20, 2012

20 April 1534 – Execution of Elizabeth Barton, Holy Maid of Kent

On this day in history, 20th April 1534, Elizabeth Barton, an English Catholic nun known as the “Holy Maid of Kent” or the “Nun of Kent”, was hanged at Tyburn with her spiritual adviser, Father Edward Bocking, her parish priest, Richard Risby, warden of the Observant Friary at Canterbury, and Hugh Rich, warden of the
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The Execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer – 21st March 1556

| March 21, 2012

The Execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer – 21st March 1556

On this day in history, 21st March 1556, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was burned at the stake in Oxford for heresy. His execution was a despicable act in that it was unlawful because Cranmer had actually recanted five times. He should have been absolved, but he wasn’t. On the day of his execution, Cranmer was ordered
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20 March 1549 – The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley

| March 20, 2012

20 March 1549 – The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley

Today marks the anniversary of the execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. He was beheaded on Tower Hill after being found guilty of thirty-three counts of treason. On hearing of his execution, the Lady Elizabeth (future Elizabeth I), allegedly lamented “This day, died a man with much wit, and very
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Was Elizabeth Tailboys the Daughter of Henry VIII? – Guest Post by Elizabeth Norton

| March 16, 2012

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 a guest article after her book caused such a stir in the media. I have written a review of Elizabeth Norton’s book, “Bessie Blount: Mistress to Henry VIII”, over at our reiew site – click here to
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Katherine Howard’s Execution: The Tragic End of a Young Life

| February 13, 2012

Katherine Howard’s Execution: The Tragic End of a Young Life

Today’s post comes from historian Marilyn Roberts, author of “The Mowbray Legacy” and the forthcoming “Norfolk House”. You may remember her articles on the Howards from December. Thank you, Marilyn! There has been a quiet spell, of sorts, since 22nd December 1541 when we left prominent members of the Howard family incarcerated in the Tower.
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Elizabeth of York and Claire of Lancaster

| February 11, 2012

Elizabeth of York and Claire of Lancaster

Sorry about the title, I just had to do it even though I have no right to put my name next to that of a queen, oh well! Today, we have four important “on this day in history”s:- 1466 – Birth of Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII and mother
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