26 August 1533 – Queen Anne Boleyn Took to her Chamber
On this day in 1533, Queen Anne Boleyn went through one of the rituals associated with childbirth: "taking…
Upcoming Q&A with Leanda de Lisle – Your Chance to Ask a Question
Author and historian Leanda de Lisle has kindly offered to do a Q&A session here at The Anne…
22 August 1485 – The Battle of Bosworth: The Death of Richard III and the Accession of Henry VII
The victor: Henry VII On this day in history, 22nd August 1485, the armies of King Richard III…
21 August 1535 – King Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn Visit Acton Court
On this day in history, 21st August 1535, King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn visited Nicholas Poyntz at…
20 August 1588 – Thanksgiving Service for England’s Victory over the Spanish Armada
On this day in history, the 20th August 1588, a thanksgiving service was held at St Paul’s in…
The Six Wives of Henry VIII and their Labels
Back in early 2011, I wrote a series of posts on the "six wives' stereotypes", the various stereotypes,…
11 August 1534 – The Friars Observant Expelled from their Houses
Catherine of Aragon, the Queen they supported On this day in 1534, or shortly before, the Friars Observant…