The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic Church, which dates back to the 7th…
Tudor Events
Katherine Howard, the Duchess and Norfolk House by Marilyn Roberts
Marilyn Roberts, who has been working on a book on Norfolk House, has been kind enough to share…
30 November 1529 – Catherine of Aragon Confronts Henry VIII
On this day in history, St Andrews Day (30th November) 1529, Queen Catherine of Aragon confronted her husband,…
29th November 1530 – Death of Cardinal Wolsey
At around 8am on the 29th November 1530, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey died at Leicester Abbey. He had left…
21st November 1559 – Death of Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk
On this day in history, 21st November 1559, Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk, died at Richmond. She was…
The Accession of Elizabeth I – 17th November 1558
Early on the morning of the 17th November 1558 Mary I died at the age of 42 and…
A Tale of Two Weddings – 14th November 1501 and 1532
According to the chronicler Edward Hall, it was on this day in history, St Erkenwald's Day 1532, that…