7 January 1536 – The death of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII
On this day in Tudor history, 7th January 1536, at two o'clock in the afternoon, King Henry VIII's…
Happy Epiphany! Happy Kings’ Day!
Today, 6th January, is Epiphany or Kings' Day or Three Kings' Day - Happy Epiphany! Feliz día de…
December 31 – Sir William Skeffington, Lord Deputy of Ireland
On this day in Tudor history, 31st December 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Sir William…
Hurry! Register before the end of 31 December!
Just a reminder that you need to register for my online Discovering Mary I event before end of…
December 30 – Francis Dryander, a scholar supported by Cranmer and the Duchess of Suffolk
On this day in Tudor history, 30th December 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI, Francis Dryander…
December 29 – George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, Elizabeth I’s “rogue”
On this day in history, 29th December 1605, in the reign of King James I, George Clifford, 3rd…
December 28 – Holy Innocents’ Day or Childermas
28th December was an important part of the Twelve Days of Christmas in England in Tudor times. It…