9 July 1540 – The end of Henry VIII’s fourth marriage
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, just over six months after he had married Anne of…
8 July 1503 – Thomas Boleyn is entrusted with an important job
Many people seem to think that Thomas Boleyn, father of Queen Anne Boleyn, only rose to prominence and…
6 July 1535 – Sir Thomas More is executed on Tower Hill
On this day in history, 6th July 1535, Henry VIII’s former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More,…
6 July 1553 – The “boy king” Edward VI dies
On the evening of 6th July 1553, fifteen-year-old King Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII and Queen…
July 1535 – Sir Thomas More’s letter to Anthony Bonvyse
Most people know about Sir Thomas More’s final letter to his beloved daughter, Margaret (Meg) Roper – click…
5 July 1535 – The imprisoned Sir Thomas More writes a final letter to his daughter
On this day in history, 5th July 1535, Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII’s former chancellor, wrote a last…
4 July 1533 – The burning of John Frith
On this day in history, 4th July 1533, John Frith, reformer, theologian and martyr, was burnt at the…