1 July 1535 – Sir Thomas More is tried for treason
Sir Thomas More once said of King Henry VIII that "if my head would win him a castle…
29 June 1536 – Thomas Boleyn is punished
On this day in history, 29th June 1536, just over a month after the executions of his children,…
29 June 1540 – A Bill of Attainder is passed against Thomas Cromwell
On this day in history, 29th June 1540, nineteen days after his arrest, a Bill of Attainder was…
Henry VIII – Henry the Great or Henry the Monster?
Henry VIII is an iconic figure who divides opinion. Whenever I post anything about him here on the…
28 June 1491 – Happy 526th Birthday Henry VIII!
Yes, today is the 526th anniversary of King Henry VIII's birth on 28th June 1491. Although he died…
24 June 1509 – A joint coronation
On this day in history, 24th June 1509, Midsummer's Day and the Feast of St John the Baptist,…
23 June 1509 – The coronation procession of King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine
On this day in history, Saturday 23rd June, the eve of their joint coronation, King Henry VIII and…