26 August 1533 – Anne Boleyn prepares for childbirth
On Tuesday 26th August 1533, Queen Anne Boleyn 'took' to her chamber to prepare for the birth of…
25 August 1554 – Death of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, magnate, soldier and uncle…
Margaret Pole, Countess at Home by Susan Higginbotham
A warm welcome to Susan Higginbotham who is joining us today as part of the book tour for…
24 August 1572 – St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris
On this day in history, 24th August 1572, the feast day of St Bartholomew, an awful event took…
22 August 1545 – The death of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk
At four o'clock on the afternoon of 22nd August 1545, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, magnate, courtier, soldier…
22 August 1485 – The Battle of Bosworth
The 22nd August is an important date in Tudor history as it is the anniversary of the battle…
August 1535 – Sir Nicholas Poyntz plays host to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Nicholas Poyntz by Hans Holbein the Younger On 23rd August 1535*, King Henry VIII and his second wife,…