Queen Elizabeth I’s Tilbury Speech
On 9th August 1588, the fifty-four-year-old Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife,…
8 August 1553 – Edward VI’s funeral
On this day in history, 8th August 1553, fifteen-year-old King Edward VI was laid to rest at Westminster…
6 August 1504 – The birth of Matthew Parker, a man loyal to Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 6th August 1504, Matthew Parker, a man who served as chaplain to Queen…
4 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ funeral
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, there was a requiem mass for Anne of Cleves, fourth…
3 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ remains are processed to Westminster
On this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the remains of forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of…
31 July 1544 – 10-year-old Elizabeth writes to her beloved stepmother
On this day in history, 31st July 1544, ten-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,…
28 July 1540 – One wedding and two executions
On this day in history, 28th July 1540, forty-nine-year-old King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard,…