The Execution of Sir Thomas More
On the 6th July 1535, Henry VIII's former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, was beheaded on…
Henry VIII
Why was Henry VIII a Tyrant?
Henry VIII may have been a great English monarch in many ways but there's just no getting over…
Lady Margaret Beaufort
On this day in history, 29th June 1509, the matriarch of the House of Tudor, Lady Margaret Beaufort,…
The Birth of Henry VIII
Happy 519th Birthday King Henry VIII! Yes, on this day in history, the 28th June 1491, King Henry…
The Coronation of King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine
On this day in history, 24th June 1509, Henry VIII was crowned King of England and his new…
Henry VIII – A Tyrant or Just Misunderstood?
Thank you for all the wonderful responses to last week's "Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince and King". I think…
Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince and King
Before I launch into a series of posts on members of the Boleyn family, I'd first like to…