22 July 1536 – The Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, at St James’s Palace
On this day in 1536 (some sources say 23rd), seventeen year-old Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset,…
Elizabeth I – A Guest Post by author Robert Stephen Parry
Thank you Claire for inviting me to your webpage today to say a few words about my most…
20 July 1524 – Death of Queen Claude of France
Queen Claude by Corneille de Lyon On this day in history, 20th July 1524, Queen Claude of France,…
19 July 1543 – The Death of Mary Boleyn
Unknown woman said to be Mary Boleyn According to an inquisition post mortem taken at Brentwood in Essex,…
Teaser Trailer and Audio Snippet for The Truth of the Line by Melanie V Taylor
Yesterday I mentioned how Melanie Taylor's The Truth of the Line audio book is on special offer for…
Tudor History Audio Book Bundle Special Offer
To celebrate the release of Melanie Taylor's historical novel The Truth of the Line as an audio book,…
16 July 1546 – The Execution of Anne Askew, “a singular example of Christian constancy for all men to follow”
Emma Stansfield as Anne Askew in The Tudors On this day in 1546 the Protestant martyrs Anne Askew,…