7 February 1526 – A joust, a lost eye and unrequited love
On this day in history, 7the February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust took place at Greenwich Palace. The…
Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Sir Thomas More, lawyer, philosopher, humanist, scholar and Henry VIII's…
Anne Boleyn: Ever After
Thank you to Lissa Chapman, author of the new book Anne Boleyn in London, for sharing this guest…
4 February 1520 – Mary Boleyn ties the knot
On this day in history, Saturday 4th February 1520, Anne Boleyn's sister, Mary Boleyn, got married to William…
Anne Boleyn: The news on the street
Today I am happy to welcome Lissa Chapman, author a new book, Anne Boleyn in London, to the…
Goblin Alert!
No, I haven't gone mad and I'm not drunk, I just felt that it was my civic responsibility…
2 February 1550 – Sir Francis Bryan dies
On 2nd February 1550, in the reign of King Edward VI, the courtier, diplomat and poet nicknamed "the…