28 January 1547 – The Death of Henry VIII and the Accession of Edward VI
Holbein's sketch of preparatory sketch of Henry VIII.The King is dead! Long live the King! On this day…
28 January 1457 – Birth of Henry VII at Pembroke Castle
On 28th January 1457, thirteen year-old Margaret Beaufort gave birth to a son at Pembroke Castle, West Wales.…
Eustace Chapuys and the tyrannical Henry VIII
Just a few days ago, I wrote about Henry VIII being unhorsed by his opponent during a joust…
Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey Book Tour Final Day – Life in Exile
For the final day of the virtual book tour for her book Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine…
25 January 1533 – Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn at Whitehall
On 25 January 1533, St Paul's Day, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony at Whitehall.…
Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey Book Tour Day 6 – The Cor Rotto Letter
For day 6 of her virtual book tour for Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey, Adrienne Dillard…
24 January 1536 – A Jousting Accident at Greenwich
On 24th January 1536, King Henry VIII suffered a serious accident while jousting at Greenwich Palace. Sources differ…