3 January 1521 – The Excommunication of Martin Luther
On 3rd January 1521, Pope Leo X issued the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem excommunicating Martin Luther, reformer,…
I’m Back with a Few Photos of Stratford-upon-Avon
I've had some time off research and writing over the Christmas period, and I also spent a long…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that 2014 brings…
30 December 1546 – Henry VIII Signs His Last Will and Testament
On 30th December 1546, Henry VIII signed his last will and testament, authorising changes he'd instructed William Paget…
27 December 1539 – Anne of Cleves Arrives in England
At 5pm on 27th December 1539, Anne of Cleves landed at Deal, on the Kent coast, and was…
Merry Christmas!
Me and the Belén "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."…
24 December 1545 – Henry VIII’s Last Speech to Parliament
On 24th December 1545, King Henry VIII made his final speech to Parliament. Historian Robert Hutchinson describes it…