19 June 1535 – The Executions of Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore
On 19 June 1535, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, monks of the Carthusian Order of London…
18 June 1529 – Catherine of Aragon’s First Appearance at the Legatine Court
On 31st May 1529, a legatine court had opened at Blackfriars in London following Pope Clement VII's papal…
Thomas Boleyn and Henry VIII – Two Fathers
As it is Father's Day in many countries around the world today, I wanted to share two articles…
15 June 1536 – Mary Receives a Threatening Visit
On 15 June 1536 Henry VIII's daughter Mary received a visit at her home of Hunsdon from members…
The Tradition of Trooping the Colour
16th June is the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II (her real birthday is 21st April) and it…
Henry VIII’s Love Letters to Anne Boleyn by Sandra Vasoli
Today we have a guest article from author Sandra Vasoli. I've known Sandi for a few years through…
Your Most Sorrowful Subject – Thomas Cromwell’s Plea to Henry VIII in June 1540
Tower of London Following his arrest two days earlier, Thomas Cromwell wrote to Henry VIII on 12th June…