I’m Back!
Just a quick post to say that I'm back from my 2 week holiday in the UK which…
The Burning of Anne Askew
On this day in history, the 16th July 1546, Anne Askew, John Lascelles and two other Protestants were…
King Henry VIII’s Summer Pageant, Hever Castle
If you're in Kent this weekend then don't miss King Henry VIII's Summer Pageant this weekend at Hever…
The Death of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, the 16th July 1557 (some sources say the 15th), Henry VIII's fourth wife,…
Elizabeth Boleyn, Mother of Anne Boleyn
Now, that I have finished my series on Henry VIII and his change from virtuous prince to tyrant,…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr
On this day in history, the 12th July 1543, Henry VIII married the twice widowed Catherine Parr, Lady…
Women’s Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII
Bess Chilver, a costumer and Tudor dress expert, spoke to us about Tudor clothes on our recent Anne…