29 June 1536 – Thomas Boleyn is demoted
On this day in history, 29th June 1536, Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, was stripped of his office…
28th June 1491 – The birth of Henry VIII, son of Henry VII
Today marks the anniversary of the birth of that Tudor icon, King Henry VIII, on 28th June 1491.…
22 June 1509 – King Henry VIII rewards Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn
On this day in history, the night of 22nd June 1509, King Henry VIII rewarded twenty-six* men for…
21 June 1529 – An incredible speech from Catherine of Aragon
On 31st May 1529, a special legatine court had opened at Blackfriars, in London, to hear the case…
Anne Boleyn Colouring Competition Results
Manjana's winning entry Thank you so much to all those who entered the Anne Boleyn Colouring Competition, I…
18 June 1529 – Queen Catherine of Aragon at the Legatine Court
In autumn 1528, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, papal legate, was sent to England by Pope Clement VII to hear…
15 June 1519 – The birth of Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son
This date in history, 15th June 1519, is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry VIII's…