Thomas Cranmer becomes Archbishop of Canterbury – 30 March 1533
On this day in history, 30th March 1533, Thomas Cranmer, Archdeacon of Taunton, was consecrated as Archbishop of…
Anne Boleyn – A Role Model? A Heroine?
In the Epilogue of his book "Anne Boleyn: Fatal Attractions", G W Bernard discusses women who see Anne…
Monarchs Who Never Were – Hauntings at the Tower of London Part 3
Today we have the penultimate part of Nancy Smith's series on the Tower of London's ghosts:- Monarchs Who…
An Homage to Historical Fiction – A Boleyn Spoof
As we have been discussing representations of Anne Boleyn and also discussing historical fiction recently, one Anne Boleyn…
Anne Boleyn – All Things to All People
It's Friday, my brain is fried and I've gone all philosophical and "deep" - sorry! I apologise in…
The Creation of Anne Boleyn – Author Needs You!
Just a quickie post to alert you to the fact that Dr Susan Bordo and her research assistant…
The Death of Gloriana – Elizabeth I’s Death 24 March 1603
On this day in history, Anne Boleyn's daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, died at Richmond Palace aged 69. She…