New online event – The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty – Early Bird Registration
I have just launched my next online event, The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty, over on ClaireRidgway.com. The…
Read MoreHappy Epiphany! Happy Kings’ Day!
Today, 6th January, is Epiphany or Kings' Day or Three Kings' Day - Happy Epiphany! Feliz día de…
Read MoreDecember 14 – A new queen for Scotland
On this day in Tudor history, 14th December 1542, King Henry VIII's nephew, King James V died at…
Read MoreDecember 10 – The executions of Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham
On this day in Tudor history, 10th December 1541, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas Culpeper…
Read MoreDecember 5 – The death of Mary, Queen of Scots’ first husband
On this day in Tudor history, 5th December 1560, Mary, Queen of Scots, lost her first husband, King…
Read MoreDecember 3 – Henry VIII offers free pardons to the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd December 1536, King Henry VIII issued a proclamation to the rebels…
Read MoreDecember 1 – Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham are tried for high treason
On this day in Tudor history, 1st December 1541, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas Culpeper…
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