The Execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer – 21st March 1556
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was burned at the stake in Oxford…
20 March 1549 – The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley
Today marks the anniversary of the execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. He…
The Boleyn Festival, Blickling – 17th-20th May 2012
I've written before about this year's Boleyn Festival being held at Anne Boleyn's probable birthplace, Blickling, Norfolk, in…
UK Anne Boleyn Fans Needed
Are you interested in Anne Boleyn? Are you in the UK? Then you may be able to help…
Using Primary Sources
If you've been following The Anne Boleyn Files for a while, you will know that I'm very much…
Happy Mother’s Day!
As it's Mothering Sunday in the UK today, I want to wish mothers everywhere a very Happy Mother's…
Launch of Chalke Valley History Prize for Young Writers
Are you a budding young historical novelist between the ages of 11 and 18 or do you know…