19 June 1535 – The Executions of Three Carthusian Monks
On 19th June 1535, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, three Carthusian monks from the London Charterhouse,…
18 June 1546 – Anne Askew Arraigned at Guildhall for Heresy
On 18th June 1546, Anne Askew, a young woman from Lincolnshire who we know now as a Protestant…
18 June 1529 – Proceedings Begin at the Legatine Court
A special legatine court had been set up at Blackfriars on 31st May 1529 by Cardinal Wolsey and…
Trooping the Colour – The Queen’s Birthday Parade
Tomorrow is the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and it is marked by the traditional Trooping the…
15 June 1560 – Death of William Somer (Sommers), Court Fool to Henry VIII
On 15th June 1560, William Somer (Sommers), former court fool to Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I…
15 June 1519 – Traditional Date for Birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
The 15th June 1519 is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…
15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Threaten Mary
On 15 June 1536 Henry VIII’s daughter, Mary, received a visit at her home of Hunsdon from members…