November 2 – Henry VIII’s hopes for his fifth marriage are dashed
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd November 1541, just the day after King Henry VIII had ordered…
November 1 – The death of Edmund Tudor, father of Henry VII
On this day in history, 1 November 1456, Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, husband of Lady Margaret…
Happy Halloween and Hallowtide
Today, the 31st October, is All Hallows Eve, which is more commonly known as Halloween. Halloween is the…
October 31 – Lord Thomas Howard’s sad end in the Tower
On this day in Tudor history, 31st October 1537, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Lord Thomas…
October 30 – Henry VII’s coronation
On this day in Tudor history, 30th October 1485, King Henry VII was crowned king at Westminster Abbey…
October 29 – Henry VIII says farewell to Francis I
On this day in Tudor history, 29th October 1532, King Henry VIII of England bid farewell to his…
October 28 – Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Francis I celebrate
On this day in Tudor history, Monday 28th October 1532, the Feast of St Simon and St Jude,…