18 June 1546 – The Conviction of Anne Askew, Protestant Martyr
On this day in history, 18th June 1546, Anne Askew was arraigned at London's Guildhall for heresy, along…
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15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Bullies Mary
On 15th June 1536, Henry VIII sent members of his council, led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
12th June 1540 – Thomas Cromwell’s Letter to Henry VIII
On the 12th June 1540, the newly imprisoned Thomas Cromwell wrote to King Henry VIII from the Tower…
10th June 1540 – The Arrest of Thomas Cromwell
On this day in history, 10th June 1540, Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, was arrested during a council…
The Maligned Frances Grey – Guest Post by Susan Higginbotham
I am delighted that we are stop 5 of author Susan Higginbotham's blog tour for her latest book,…
27 May 1541 – Execution of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury
On the 27th May 1541, the elderly Margaret Pole, 8th Countess of Salisbury, godmother and former governess to…
5th May 1542 – Duchess Agnes Pardoned
Today, we have a guest article from author and historian Marilyn Roberts who wrote a series of articles…