Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey – 19 January 1547
Today marks the anniversary of the execution of the man known as “Henry VIII’s last victim”, Henry Howard,…
Tudor Characters
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, 18th January 1486, King Henry VII united the Houses of Lancaster and York…
RIP Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham
On this day in 1541, Thomas Culpeper, Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, and Francis Dereham, secretary to Queen…
Cardinal Wolsey’s Final Words
On 29th November 1530, Cardinal Wolsey died at Leicester Abbey while travelling to London to be tried for…
28 November 1489 – Birth of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland
Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Margaret Tudor on 28th November 1489. Margaret was the eldest…
Can We Really Know Anyone – Guest Article by Clare Cherry
There is an enormous diversity of opinion when it comes to the characters of historical people. We take…
21 November 1559 – Death of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, at Richmond. She was buried…