5 May 1536 – 8 prisoners in the Tower now – The Fall of Anne Boleyn
By 5th May 1536, there were eight prisoners in the Tower of London: Queen Anne Boleyn and seven…
4 May 1536 – A message of comfort for George Boleyn
On this day in 1536, George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, received a message of comfort from his wife, Jane…
3 May 1536 – A shocked archbishop and concerns over the investigation – The Fall of Anne Boleyn
On this day in 1536, 3rd May, a shocked Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, wrote to King Henry…
Black Africans in Medieval England by Toni Mount
A very warm welcome to Toni Mount, who is visiting us here at the Anne Boleyn Files as…
2 May 1536 – The arrests of Queen Anne Boleyn and George Boleyn, Lord Rochford – The Fall of Anne Boleyn
This day in 1536 was the day of the annual May Day joust. All seemed normal and happy,…
1 May 1536 – A May Day joust ends badly – The Fall of Anne Boleyn
This day in 1536 was the day of the annual May Day joust. All seemed normal and happy,…
30 April – Arrests and a royal argument
On this day in 1536, 30th April, musician Mark Smeaton was arrested and taken to the home of…