8 November 1541 – Catherine Howard Confesses to Archbishop Cranmer
After abandoning the idea of interrogating the hysterical Queen Catherine Howard on 7th November, Archbishop Cranmer returned to…
Six Wives
7 November 1541 – Queen Catherine Howard’s Jewels are Seized
On this day in 1541, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and the Duke of Norfolk went to Hampton Court Palace…
6 November 1541 – Henry VIII Abandons Catherine Howard at Hampton Court Palace
On Sunday 6th November 1541, Henry VIII abandoned his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, at Hampton Court Palace. During…
2 November 1541 – The Beginning of the End for Catherine Howard
On 2nd November 1541, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer left a letter for Henry VIII in the Holy Day Closet…
Jane Seymour – Guest Post by Lauren Johnson
On this day in 1537, Jane Seymour died of puerperal fever at Hampton Court Palace. In this guest…
12 October 1537 – Queen Jane Seymour Gives Birth to a Prince
At 2am on Friday 12th October 1537, Queen Jane Seymour gave birth to a healthy baby boy at…
The Schwanenburg, Castle of the Dukes of Cleves
Thank you so much to Elena Homburg from Kleve for taking these beautiful photos of Swan Castle (the…