27 September 1501 – Catherine of Aragon Leaves Spain for England
On this day in history, 27th September 1501, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the 15 year old…
Six Wives
22 September 1515 – Birth of Anne of Cleves
This day in history, 22nd September 1515, saw the birth of Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves,…
Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle, situated in the Cotswolds, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, is a must-see for Tudor history enthusiasts with its…
9 September 1513 – Battle of Flodden
On this day in history, 9th September 1513, the Battle of Flodden between England and Scotland took place…
5 September 1548 – Death of Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager
Today we remember a great lady and my second favourite of Henry VIII's wives, Queen Catherine Parr, for…
4 September 1539 – Marriage Treaty of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII
On this day in history, 4th September 1539, William, Duke of Cleves, signed the marriage treaty promising his…
28 July 1540 – Henry VIII Marries Catherine Howard
On the 28th July 1540, the same day that Master Secretary Thomas Cromwell was executed, Henry VIII married…