5 January 1531 – The Pope Forbids Henry VIII to Remarry
On this day in history, 5th January 1531, Pope Clement VII wrote to Henry VIII forbidding him to…
Henry VIII
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that 2014 brings…
30 December 1546 – Henry VIII Signs His Last Will and Testament
On 30th December 1546, Henry VIII signed his last will and testament, authorising changes he’d instructed William Paget…
24 December 1545 – Henry VIII’s Last Speech to Parliament
On 24th December 1545, King Henry VIII made his final speech to Parliament. Historian Robert Hutchinson describes it…
A Pardon for the Pilgrimage of Grace Rebels
On this day in 1536, 3rd December, a proclamation was made to the rebels of the Pilgrimage of…
19 November 1541 – Chapuys Reports on the Catherine Howard Investigation
On 19th November 1541, Eustace Chapuys, the Imperial ambassador, wrote to Emperor Charles V. His letter included what…
The Frozen Thames and the Little Ice Age
The British news is full of headlines like “100 DAYS OF HEAVY SNOW: Britain now facing worst winter…