Remembering Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
Today I will be remembering Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was burned at the stake on 21st…
The Tudors
Mary Tudor, Queen of France – Factfile
As today is the anniversary of Mary Tudor, Queen of France's birth, I thought it would be good…
Tudors = Fascinating
As it's Friday, and I definitely need something light-hearted after this rather tiring week, here's an article written…
Elizabeth of York – 11 February 1466 to 11 February 1503
On 11th February 1466, Elizabeth Woodville, wife of King Edward IV, gave birth to the couple's first child…
28 January 1457 – Birth of Henry VII
On this day in history, 28th January 1457, King Henry VII (also known as Henry Tudor) was born…
18 January 1486 – The Wedding of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, 18th January 1486, the founding member of the Tudor dynasty, King Henry VII,…
A Doomed, Romantic Queen? – Guest Post by historian Linda Porter
Linda Porter on how she came to write her latest book, Crown of Thistles: the fatal inheritance of…