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…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Day 2 and Giveaway
I am honoured and thrilled to be day 2 of author Simon Anderson's book tour for his Wars…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour – Day 1 Towton
The book tour for Simon Anderson's Wars of the Roses novel The Claimant has kicked off today with…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Coming Soon!
Just to let you know that The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society will be part of Simon…
7 February 1526 – The Shrovetide Joust at Greenwich
Detail of a 14th century joust from the Codex ManesseShrove Tuesday 1526 was celebrated with a "solemn joust"…
7 February 1478 – Birth of Sir Thomas More
This day in history, 7 February 1478 (some say 1477), is the traditional birthdate of Sir Thomas More,…