The Anne Boleyn Files Advent Calendar is ready now!
It's the 1st December and that means that it's time for our annual Anne Boleyn Files Advent Calendar…
1 December 1541 – Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham are tried for treason
On 1st December 1541, Thomas Culpeper, a member of King Henry VIII's privy chamber, and Francis Dereham, secretary…
29 November 1530 – Cardinal Wolsey cheats the axeman
On this day in history, 29th November 1530, at around 8 o'clock in the morning, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey…
Thinking of joining the Tudor Society? Please do, and do it before the end of 30th!
As most of you probably know, I divide my time between running the Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor…
28 November 1489 – Birth of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland
On 28th November 1489, Elizabeth of York, queen consort of King Henry VII, gave birth to the couple's…
26 November 1533 – Henry Fitzroy and Mary Howard get married
On this day in history, 26th November 1533, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset and the illegitimate…
Christmas at the Anne Boleyn Files
I've been holding off mentioning the "c word" as it seems far too early, but there are only…