William Shakespeare’s resting place in Stratford-upon-Avon
A couple of years ago, I made a video as one of my "Claire Chats" weekly talks for…
Got that Monday feeling? Here’s something funny!
Mondays come round all too quickly don't they?! If you have that awful Monday feeling then this photo…
It’s our 9th birthday!
As I looked at my diary this morning, it suddenly dawned on me that it was on this…
The re-identification of Michel Sittow’s portrait formerly known as Catherine of Aragon
Something which came up on my Facebook feed this morning because it was shared on several Tudor history…
13 February 1542 – A tragic day for a queen and her lady
On this day in history, Monday 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife and queen of King Henry…
12 February 1542 – Catherine Howard prepares for her execution
On Sunday 12th February 1542, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was informed that she should "dispose her…
11 February 1542 – The bill of attainder against Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn is given royal assent
On this day in history, 11th February 1542, the bill of attainder against Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth…