Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral – 29 January 1536
On the 29th January 1536, Catherine of Aragon was buried in Peterborough Abbey, now known as Peterborough Cathedral.…
Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII - one who is famed…
Mary Boleyn the Unknown Sister – Birth by Sarah Bryson
Today we have a guest post, the first in a series, on Anne Boleyn's sister, Mary. Thank you…
Calendar Sale – Now Only $5.99 for Two!
We have surplus stock of our Tudor Places 2012 Wall Calendar left so we've just slashed the price…
25 January 1533 – Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
According to Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn on St Paul's Day, the 25th January 1533. In…
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Libraries Gave Us Power
Last night was the final episode in the wonderful BBC4 series "Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings", in…
24 January 1536 – Henry VIII’s Jousting Accident
On the 24th January 1536 the 44 year old King Henry VIII had a serious jousting accident at…