6 July 1535 – The beheading of Sir Thomas More, former Lord Chancellor
On this day in history, Tuesday 6th July 1535, Henry VIII's former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas…
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4 July 1551 – Death of Gregory Cromwell
On this day in history, 4th July 1551, Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell and son of the late…
1 July 1535 – Sir Thomas More is tried for treason
Sir Thomas More once said of King Henry VIII that "if my head would win him a castle…
29 June 1540 – A Bill of Attainder is passed against Thomas Cromwell
On this day in history, 29th June 1540, nineteen days after his arrest, a Bill of Attainder was…
29 April 1536 – Anne Boleyn and two courtiers
On 29th April 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn had two separate encounters with male courtiers, men who would soon…
60 second history – Elizabeth of York
Today's Tudor topic for my 60-second history video series is Elizabeth of York. I refrained from shouting "she…
17 April 1534 – Sir Thomas More is sent to the Tower
On this day in history, 17th April 1534, Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor and good friend,…