Just who was the real Elizabeth I?
As you know, I've been rather disappointed in the Starz series, "Becoming Elizabeth", as I don't feel it's…
August 5 – The Battle of Clyst St Mary
On this day in Tudor history, 5th August 1549, during the reign of King Edward VI, son of…
August 4 – Thirteen executions take place in London!
On this day in Tudor history, 4th August 1540, in the reign of King Henry VIII, thirteen men…
August 3 – The new queen and her half-sister process through London
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd August 1553, the newly proclaimed queen, Mary I, daughter of Henry…
August 2 – The Duke of Buckingham and Thornbury Castle
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd August 1514, Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, was granted a licence…
August 1 – The birth of John Ashley (Astley), loyal servant to Elizabeth I
On this day in Tudor history, 1st August 1596, courtier John Ashley (Astley died). He and his wife…
July 31 – Elizabeth writes to her stepmother, Catherine Parr
On this day in Tudor history, 31st July 1544 and 1548, in the reigns of Henry VIII and…