23 June 1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon process through the streets of London
On this day in Tudor history, Saturday 23rd June 1509, seventeen-year-old King Henry VIII and his first wife,…
Henry VIII
12 June 1530 – Henry VIII’s evil life and bad example
On this day in Tudor history, 12th June 1530, King Henry VIII got criticised for "the evil life…
11 June 1509 – Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon at Greenwich
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, seventeen-year-old King Henry VIII married twenty-three-year-old Spanish princess, Catalina de…
2 March 1522 – A Shrovetide joust and unrequited love
On this day in history, 2nd March 1522, in Henry VIII's reign, the annual Shrovetide joust took place.…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope your day is filled with love and joy whatever you're doing today. To…
7 February 1526 – Declare I dare not
On this day in Tudor history, 7th February 1526, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the annual…
Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI
Today, 28th January, is the anniversary of the birth of King Henry VII in 1457, the death of…