Valentine’s Day and a Love Letter from Henry VIII
If you haven’t noticed (quick, buy a card!), today is Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Contrary to…
14 February 1547 – The dog licks up the King’s blood
On 14 February 1547, Henry VIII’s coffin was taken to Windsor Castle for burial in St George’s Chapel…
Friday 13th and Tudor Superstitions
I’ve just realised that today is Friday 13th, a day which is considered to be unlucky by those…
The Claimant: A Novel of Wars of the Roses Book Tour Final Stop
Author Simon Anderson finishes his book tour for The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses…
13 February 1542 – Executions of Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Rochford
On this day in history, 13 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and Lady Jane…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Day 4 – Wars of the Roses Places
On day 4 of his book tour for The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses,…
12 February 1554 – The Executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley
On this day in history, 12th February 1554, Lord Guildford Dudley was beheaded on Tower Hill and his…