24 March 1603 – The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
In the early hours of 24th March 1603, after a reign of 44 years and 127 days, Queen…
2015
Richard III Reinterment Week
This week really is Richard III week and it kicked off yesterday with Richard III’s final journey to…
23 March 1534 – The First Act of Succession
On the very same day that the Pope pronounced sentence on Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon,…
21 March 1556 – The Burning of Thomas Cranmer, former Archbishop of Canterbury
Every year on 21st March, I spare a thought (or actually quite a few!) for Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop…
New Mary Boleyn book out now!
Congratulations to Sarah Bryson on the release of her first book Mary Boleyn in a Nutshell, a non-fiction…
18 March 1496 – Birth of Mary Tudor, Queen of France at Richmond Palace
On this day in 1496, Henry VIII’s beloved sister, Princess Mary Tudor, was born at Richmond Palace. She…
Happy St Patrick’s Day
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all those in Ireland or with Irish blood! I hope you all have…