Mary I’s Coronation
On this day in history, 1st October 1553, Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon,…
Mary I
15 June 1536 – Mary receives a disturbing visit
Following the execution of her stepmother, Anne Boleyn, in May 1536, Henry VIII’s eldest daughter, the Lady Mary,…
8 June 1536 – Mary appeals to her father, Henry VIII
On 26th May 1536, a week after Anne Boleyn’s execution, Henry VIII’s eldest daughter, Mary, had written to…
8 June 1536 – The Second Act of Succession
On this day in history, 8th June 1536, the sixth Parliament of the reign of Henry VIII met.…
26 May 1536 – Mary writes to Cromwell
On 26th May 1536, exactly a week after the execution of her stepmother, Anne Boleyn, the Lady Mary…
18 February 1516 – The birth of a fair princess
In the early hours of 18th February 1516, at Greenwich Palace, “was borne a fayre prynces and christened…
New history course – Heroes and Villains
Historian Toni Mount has today launched her new online history course with MedievalCourses.com! It’s called Heroes and Villains…