9 July 1540 – Henry VIII’s Marriage to Anne of Cleves Annulled
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, King Henry VIII's marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of…
Focus on The Anne Boleyn Experience 2012
As I am just making the last preparations to leave on this year's Anne Boleyn Experience, I thought…
6 July 1535 – Execution of Thomas More
Also on this day in history, on the 6th July 1535, Sir Thomas More was executed on Tower…
6 July 1553 – Death of Edward VI
Between 8 and 9pm on the 6th July 1553 King Edward VI lay dying at Greenwich Palace. Historian…
Anne Boleyn, the Butler, the Chaplain and other such Poppycock!
Claire is angry - watch out! Claire has got her soap box in hand and is about to…
Popular by Gareth Russell
Many of you will have heard of my good friend, Gareth Russell, who runs http://garethrussellcidevant.blogspot.com/ and who frequently…
2 July 1489 – Birth of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
On this day in history, 2nd July 1489, Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII's Archbishop of Canterbury and adviser, was…