Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth II!
The rather lucky Queen Elizabeth II has two birthdays and today her Official Birthday will be celebrated with…
11 June 1509 – Henry VIII Marries Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new King, Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine…
Are the Religious Divisions of Tudor Times Still Alive Today?
I'm not sure what it is about Fridays but I always seem to be getting on my soapbox…
10 June 1540 – Thomas Cromwell’s Arrest
At 3pm on the 10th June 1540 Thomas Cromwell, the Earl of Essex and Henry VIII's right-hand man,…
The Tudors Courtly Couture Collection Back at Mary Rose Museum
Just to let you know that The Tudors Courtly Couture Collection is now back on view at The…
7 – 24 June 1520 – The Field of Cloth of Gold
This day in history, the 7th June 1520, was the first day of the historic meeting between Henry…
Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress to Go on Display
The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress and the royal wedding cake are going to be on display at…