6 August 1504 – Birth of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and good friend to Anne Boleyn
On this day in history, 6th August 1504, Matthew Parker, was born in the parish of St Saviour,…
4 August 1557 – The burial of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, was…
31 July 1544 – Elizabeth writes to her stepmother
On this day in history, 31st July 1544, ten-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,…
28th July 1540 – Two executions and a wedding
This day in history, 28th July 1540, was a rather busy one. Thomas Cromwell, the king's former right-hand…
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Just a quick post to let you know that my 15 unit (18 video lessons) course "The Life…
25 July 1535 – Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth are called names
With his letter written on the Feast of St James (25th July) 1535, to Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle,…
19 July 1543 – The death of Mary Boleyn, sister of Queen Anne Boleyn
On this day in history, 19th July 1543, Mary Stafford (née Boleyn, other married name Carey), died. She…