The Anne of Cleves cake
Since Lucy Worsley's series on Henry VIII's six wives aired, I've been inundated with emails asking me if…
Six Wives
5 September 1548 – Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager, dies at Sudeley Castle
On this day in history, 5th September 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager, wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour…
4 September 1539 – A marriage arranged for Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 4th September 1539, Anne of Cleves' brother, William, Duke of Cleves, signed a…
60 second history – Catherine Parr
After a bit of a break, I'm back to recording my 60 second history videos. As I've explained…
30 August 1548 – Catherine Parr’s daughter is born
On this day in history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron…
4 August 1557 – The burial of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, was…
31 July 1544 – Elizabeth writes to her stepmother
On this day in history, 31st July 1544, ten-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,…