5 April 1531 – The cook who was boiled to death
On 5th April 1531, Richard Roose (or Rouse), the cook in the household of John Fisher, Bishop of…
The Boleyns
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all those in Ireland or with Irish ancestry, or to anyone who celebrates…
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
Thank you to author and “Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford” Facebook page owner Danielle Marchant for sharing this guest…
10 February 1542 – Queen Catherine Howard is moved from Syon to the Tower
On 10th February 1542, Queen Catherine Howard was taken from Syon House, where she’d been kept since November…
4 February 1520 – Mary Boleyn gets married
On Saturday 4th February 1520, Anne Boleyn’s sister Mary Boleyn got married to William Carey in the Chapel…
21 January 1542 – Catherine Howard and Lady Rochford’s attainder
On 21st January 1542, just over two and a half months since Catherine Howard’s colourful past had come…