The Execution of Thomas Cromwell
Sketch once labelled as Thomas Cromwell, but now thought to be George Neville, Baron Bergavenny. On the 28th…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Howard
On this day in history, the 28th July 1540*, Henry VIII married Catherine Howard. Henry VIII was 49…
George Boleyn the Poet
As part of my series on the Boleyn family, I wanted to consider George Boleyn and avenge the…
Signed Alison Weir Book Up for Grabs
When I met Alison Weir a few weeks ago I asked her to sign a copy of her…
Anne Boleyn: The Myths and Bad History
There was an interesting article in Saturday's Daily Mail entitled "Anne Boleyn, harlot or heroine? Was she a…
Sir Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn
Detail of brass on tomb of Thomas Boleyn Today, I'm going to look at Sir Thomas Boleyn, Earl…
Claire’s Guest Post at the Tudor Tutor
As you know, I was lucky enough to hear Alison Weir speak recently at the Mary Rose Museum,…