9 July 1540 – Anne of Cleves’ great escape
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was…
8 July 1503 – An important job for Thomas Boleyn
On this day in history, on 8th July 1503, during the reign of King Henry VII, Thomas Boleyn,…
2019 tours launched – The Anne Boleyn Experience and Executed Queens tours
As you know, I'm working with Philippa Lacey Brewell of British History Tours to run Tudor history tours.…
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…