22 June 1535 – Execution of Bishop John Fisher
On this day in history, the 22nd June 1535, Bishop John Fisher was beheaded on Tower Hill. His…
The Mystery of Mary Seymour Solved?
Thanks so much to author Susan Higginbotham for pointing this History Today article out, I don't know how…
21 June 1529 – Catherine of Aragon’s Speech at Blackfriars
On this day in history, 21st June 1529, Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, appeared…
Tudor Places Calendar 2012 Launched!
Many of you will know that back in March we had a photographic competition for our 2012 Tudor…
19 June 1535 – 3 Carthusian Monks Hanged, Drawn and Quartered
On this day in history, 19th June 1535, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, monks of the…
18 June 1546 – Anne Askew Sentenced to Death
On this day in history, 18th June 1546, a young woman in her twenties from Lincolnshire was found…
16 June 1514 – Birth of Sir John Cheke
Happy birthday to Sir John Cheke who is celebrating his 497th birthday today in Heaven! Yes, on this…