August 16 – The battle that wasn’t a battle – The Battle of Spurs
On this day in Tudor history, 16th August 1513, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the Battle…
The Elizabeth and Thomas Seymour Scandal – Dr Elizabeth Norton
The Starz series "Becoming Elizabeth" recently brought to life a scandal that affected Queen Elizabeth I in her…
New book! On This Day in Tudor History II available for pre-order
Woop! Woop! My latest book is on its way! I've been promising you a second "On this day"…
August 15 – A woman who suffered Elizabeth I’s wrath
On this day in history, 15th August 1603, the burial of Lady Mary Scudamore (née Shelton) took place…
August 14 – Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, a lady with Plantagenet blood
On this day in history, 14th August 1473, Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, was born at Farley Hungerford…
August 13 – Mary Tudor’s proxy wedding
On this day in Tudor history, 13th August 1514, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Princess Mary…
August 12 – Death of Ursula Pole, Baroness Stafford, daughter of Magart Pole
On this day in Tudor history, 12th August 1570, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Lady Ursula…