Latest Tudor Tours Announced – 2011 and 2012 Dates Available!
Phew, what a manic few weeks we've had! Tim and I have been busy doing the last minute…
12 April 1533 – Anne Boleyn Attends Mass as Queen
The 12th April 1533, Easter Saturday, was an important day for Anne Boleyn and also for Henry VIII,…
11th April 1533, Good Friday – Anne Boleyn is Queen
On Good Friday 1533, the 11th April, Henry VIII informed the Royal Council that Anne Boleyn was now…
Birth of James V of Scotland – 10 April 1512
On this day in history, 10th April 1512, James V of Scotland was born at Linlithgow Palace, West…
Catherine of Aragon – From Queen to Dowager Princess of Wales
On this day in history, Wednesday 9th April 1533, a "high ranking delegation of Councillors", headed by the…
Did Henry VIII Commit Bigamy When He Married Anne Boleyn?
I've been inspired to write this post today by two long, and at times rather heated, debates on…
Richard Roose Boiled to Death – 5 April 1531
On this day in history, 5th April 1531, Richard Roose (or Rouse), Bishop John Fisher's cook, was boiled…