16 October 1555 – Two of the Oxford martyrs were burnt at the stake
On this day in history, 16th October 1555, two of the Oxford martyrs: Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester,…
14 October 1536 – A proper rebellion
YorkBy 14th October the uprising in the north had turned into a proper rebellion, one that came to…
Caption Competition Winner
And the winner of the caption competition is Globerose, who captioned the photo with the following: Gareth: “Well,…
Jane Seymour and the birth of Edward VI
On this day in history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the feast of St Edward the Confessor,…
Happy Birthday Edward VI – Guest Post by Kyra Kramer
Thank you so much to Kyra Kramer for writing this guest post in honour of King Edward VI's…
11 October 1537 – A procession and prayers for Queen Jane Seymour
On this day in history, Thursday 11th October 1537, there was a solemn procession in London to pray…
11 October 1532 – Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are Calais bound
On this day in history, 11 October 1532, at just before dawn, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Marquis…