10 March 1524 – King Henry VIII has an accident
On this day in history, 10th March 1524, thirty-two-year-old King Henry VIII suffered a jousting accident. The king…
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60 Second History – Henry VIII
My third "60 Second History" video is on King Henry VIII, the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty…
6 March 1536 – The Dissolution of the Monasteries
In February 1536, a parliament which has become known as "The Reformation Parliament" was recalled and met until…
22 February 1511 – The death of a prince
On this day in history, 22nd February 1511, fifty-two-day-old Henry, Duke of Cornwall, son of King Henry VIII…
Valentine’s Day – Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: A great love?
Today is Valentine's Day, the traditional day of romance. You can read all about Valentine's Day itself in…
7 February 1526 – A joust, a lost eye and unrequited love
On this day in history, 7the February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust took place at Greenwich Palace. The…
28 January 1547 – The death of Henry VIII and accession of Edward VI
On Friday 28th January 1547 the fifty-five-year-old King Henry VIII died at the Palace of Whitehall. His death…