Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell
On this day in history, 2nd February 1550, Sir Francis Bryan died suddenly at Clonmel in Ireland. He…
Tudor Characters
Eustace Chapuys, Imperial Ambassador
Today I will be raising a glass and toasting Eustace Chapuys, Imperial Ambassador, because on this day in…
19 January 1547 – Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
On this day in history, the 19th January 1547, the poet, courtier and soldier Henry Howard, Earl of…
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On the 18th January 1486 Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York…
The Birth of Margaret of Austria – 10 January 1480
On this day in history, 10th January 1480, Margaret of Austria (Princess of Asturias and Duchess of Savoy)…
Update on Was Henry VIII the Father of Bessie Blount’s Daughter?
Following on from my article regarding The Daily Mail's article on Henry VIII being the father of Bessie…
Was Henry VIII the Father of Bessie Blount’s Daughter?
Thanks to Eilish Gallagher for letting me know about The Daily Mail article Henry VIII had a secret…