February 7 – Sir Francis Bryan loses an eye and Henry VIII has a new love
On this day in Tudor history, 7th February 1526, the annual Shrovetide joust took place at Greenwich Palace.…
An interview with historical novelist Sandra Byrd
Today, 7th February 2023, historical novelist Sandra Byrd has relaunched her Tudor Ladies in Waiting series, a wonderful…
Henry VIII and His Six Wives event open for registration
I’ve just finished my Discovering Mary I event, which was fabulous. We all had such fun with the…
January 25 – Anne Boleyn finally marries Henry VIII
On this day in Tudor history, 25th January 1533, about six years after Anne Boleyn had accepted King…
January 15 – Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is crowned queen
On this day in Tudor history, 15th January 1559, twenty-five-year-old Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and…
Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy and Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands
On this day in Tudor history, 10th January 1480, Margaret of Austria, Princess of Asturias, Duchess of Savoy,…
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…