1 April 1536 – Henry VIII sends Jane Seymour a gift
In a letter dated 1st April 1536, Eustace Chapuys, the imperial ambassador, reported to Charles V, Holy Roman…
Six Wives
23 March 1534 – The Pope rules in favour of Catherine of Aragon
On 23rd March 1534, Pope Clement VII declared that the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon…
The Anne of Cleves Panels – a Riddle Wrapped in an Enigma
A big welcome to author Sarah Morris who has joined us today as part of the book tour…
22 February 1511 – The death of a male heir
A young Henry VIII. On this day in history, 22nd February 1511, King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine…
13 February 1542 – Catherine Howard and Lady Rochford make the most godly and Christian’s end
On 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and her lady, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford,…
Ashes to Ashes by Danielle Marchant
The Lady Parker – thought to be either Jane Boleyn or her sister-in-law, Grace Newport. Thank you to…
10 February 1542 – Queen Catherine Howard is moved from Syon to the Tower
Portrait of an unknown woman, possibly Catherine HowardOn 10th February 1542, Queen Catherine Howard was taken from Syon…