19 June 1535 – 3 Carthusian monks martyred
On 19 June 1535, three monks, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, of the Carthusian Order of…
18 June 1546 – Anne Askew found guilty of heresy
Emma Stansfield as Anne Askew in "The Tudors". On this day in history, 18th June 1546, Anne Askew,…
15 June 1536 – Mary receives a disturbing visit
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, and the leader of the men. Following the execution of her stepmother,…
Catherine of Aragon tells Henry VIII to quit his evil life
On this day in history, Sunday 12th June 1530, Queen Catherine of Aragon got rather cross with her…
11 June 1509 – Henry VIII marries for the first time
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, just under two months after his accession to the throne…
10 June 1540 – To the Tower for Thomas Cromwell!
At 3pm on 10th June 1540, Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Privy Seal and…
8 June 1536 – Mary appeals to her father, Henry VIII
On 26th May 1536, a week after Anne Boleyn's execution, Henry VIII's eldest daughter, Mary, had written to…