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
Sandal Castle, photo by Simon AndersonOn day 4 of his book tour for The Claimant: A Novel of…
12 February 1554 – The Executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley
The Streatham PortraitOn this day in history, 12th February 1554, Lord Guildford Dudley was beheaded on Tower Hill…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Day 3 – Interview and Giveaway
Today author Simon Anderson is being interviewed over at Debra Bayani's The Wars of the Roses Catalogue blog…
11 February 1531 – Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of the English Church.
Henry VIII c.1530-1535 by Joos van CleveOn this day in history, 11 February 1531, Convocation granted Henry VIII…
11 February – Elizabeth of York’s Birth and Death
Elizabeth of York, unknown artist c.1500 11 February is the date of both the birth and death of…
10 February 1542 – Catherine Howard is taken to the Tower of London
Sketch of unknown woman, said to be Catherine Howard after HolbeinOn 10 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife…