30 March 1533 – Thomas Cranmer Consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury
On this day in history, Passion Sunday 30th March 1533, Thomas Cranmer, Archdeacon of Taunton, was consecrated as…
Tudor Events
The First Act of Succession – 23 March 1534
This day in history, 23rd March 1534, was an important day for King Henry VIII and Queen Anne…
20 March 1549 – The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley
Today marks the anniversary of the execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. He…
The Boleyn Festival, Blickling – 17th-20th May 2012
I've written before about this year's Boleyn Festival being held at Anne Boleyn's probable birthplace, Blickling, Norfolk, in…
Happy Mother’s Day!
As it's Mothering Sunday in the UK today, I want to wish mothers everywhere a very Happy Mother's…
10 March 1524 – Henry VIII’s First Jousting Accident
On this day in history, 10th March 1524, King Henry VIII suffered a jousting accident after he forgot…
4th March 1522 – The Château Vert Pageant
On this day in history, on the evening of 4th March 1522 (Shrove Tuesday),* Anne Boleyn played the…