28 July 1540 – The execution of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s most faithful servant
On 28th July 1540, the same day that Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, the man…
Anne Boleyn – No innocent victim, apparently
Warning: emotive post and mini rant! Feel free to ignore if it's not your cup of tea. With…
22 July 1536 – Henry Fitzroy departed his life
On this day in history, 22nd July 1536, King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…
Mary Boleyn’s letter to Thomas Cromwell
As I've said many times before, Mary Boleyn is a bit of a mystery. The late historian and…
19 July 1543 – Mary Boleyn dies
On this day in history, 19th July 1543, Mary Stafford (née Boleyn, other married name Carey), wife of…
16 July – Anne of Cleves, Frances Brandon and Anne Askew
16th July was a busy day in Tudor history. Here are three events which happened on this day…
14 July 1551 – Young Henry and Charles Brandon die of sweating sickness
On 14th July 1551, fifteen year-old Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, and his fourteen year-old brother, Charles,…