11 June 1509 – Henry VIII marries for the first time
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, just under two months after his accession to the throne…
Henry VIII
31 May 1529 – The Legatine Court opens
On this day in history, 31st May 1529, formal proceedings began into Henry VIII's case for an annulment…
30 May 1533 – 18 men created Knights of the Bath
Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby, one of the Knights of the Bath. On the night of 30th/31st May…
In defence of the second wife by Clare Cherry
Thank you to Clare Cherry, co-author of George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat, for sharing her thoughts…
23 May 1533 – The official end of Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon
I always find it odd at this time of year that I spend three weeks counting down to…
10 May 1533 – Opening of the Dunstable Court
Yes, for this "on this day in history" post we are taking a break from the 1536 countdown…
9 May 1536 – Meetings and a jury called
On this day in history, 9th May 1536, King Henry VIII wrote to Thomas Cromwell "commanding him to…