25 March – Lady Day
The Tudor tradition of Lady Day keeps Tudor historians and researchers on their toes, and causes confusion when…
24 March 1603 – The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
The Death of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, by Paul DelarocheIn the early hours of 24th March 1603,…
Richard III Reinterment Week
Richard III's coffin, BBC Leicester This week really is Richard III week and it kicked off yesterday with…
23 March 1534 – The First Act of Succession
Engraving of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn by T. L. Raab after the painting by Fr. Pecht. On…
21 March 1556 – The Burning of Thomas Cranmer, former Archbishop of Canterbury
Every year on 21st March, I spare a thought (or actually quite a few!) for Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop…
New Mary Boleyn book out now!
Congratulations to Sarah Bryson on the release of her first book Mary Boleyn in a Nutshell, a non-fiction…
18 March 1496 – Birth of Mary Tudor, Queen of France at Richmond Palace
On this day in 1496, Henry VIII's beloved sister, Princess Mary Tudor, was born at Richmond Palace. She…