13 January 1547 – Henry Howard is tried for treason
On this day in history, 13th January 1547, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, poet and soldier, and son…
Philippa talks about the Discover the Tudors tour
Philippa from British History Tours went live earlier on Facebook to share more information about the Discover the…
Discover the Tudors Tour – Join me in September!
British History Tours launched this tour just before Christmas and I posted about it then, but I just…
My book is number 2!
It wouldn't be quite right to say that I'm incredibly humbled by this - or perhaps I was…
8 January 1536 – Henry VIII celebrates the news of Catherine of Aragon’s death
On 7th January 1536, Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, died at Kimbolton Castle, where she had…
7 January 1536 – Death of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII
On this day in history, 7th January 1536, at two o'clock in the afternoon, Catherine of Aragon, first…
5 January 1531 – You shall not remarry!
OK, so it wasn't Gandalf that said this, it was actually the pope - sorry! Yes, on this…