Sir John Spelman
On this day in history, Sir John Spelman, Judge of Assize and law reporter died. He was buried…
Anne Boleyn Fall
Was Anne Boleyn charged with witchcraft? No!
Repeat after me: "Anne Boleyn was not charged with witchcraft" - well done! This topic was one that…
30 May 1536 – Tudor king marries third wife soon after dispatching second wife
This "on this day in history" event always makes me see red! Yes, just eleven days after his…
26 April 1536 – The queen meets with her chaplain
According to Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury in Queen Elizabeth I's reign, it was on or around this…
25 April 1536 – Henry VIII is in hope of a son
On 24th April 1536, Thomas Audley, Lord Chancellor, had set up two commissions of oyer and terminer, commissions…
Lord Chancellor Audley and the commissions of oyer and terminer of 1536
On this day in history, 24th April 1536, Sir Thomas Audley, Lord Chancellor to Henry VIII, set up…
My book is number 2!
It wouldn't be quite right to say that I'm incredibly humbled by this - or perhaps I was…