The Rivalry of Charles Brandon and Anne Boleyn by Sarah Bryson
To celebrate the release of her biography of Charles Brandon, Charles Brandon: The King's Man, Sarah Bryson is…
29 April 1536 – Anne Boleyn, Sir Henry Norris and Mark Smeaton
On Saturday 29th April 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn had two separate encounters with two courtiers who would end…
Alchemy and Sorcery, and a book giveaway too!
A big welcome to author Toni Mount who is visiting us today on the final stop of the…
28 April 1536 – Meetings and more
On 28th April 1536, it was reported that the king's council was meeting every day and that Thomas…
27 April 1536 – Parliament summoned and a hint that the King wants to leave Anne Boleyn
On this day in history 27th April 1536, writs were issued summoning Parliament to meet on 8th June,…
26 April 1536 – Matthew Parker makes a promise to Queen Anne Boleyn
On or around this day in history, 26th April 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn met with her chaplain Matthew…
25 April 1536 – God will send unto us heirs male
Stephen Gardiner, one of the ambassadors On this day in history, 25th April 1536, a day after the…