Claire | May 9, 2013
On Tuesday 9th May 1536, Henry VIII wrote to Thomas Cromwell from Westminster Palace “Commanding him to repair to the King to treat of matters relating to the surety of his person, his honor, and the tranquillity of the realm”1 No detail is given regarding the matters to be discussed. On the very same day, […]
Category: Anne Boleyn Fall, Events of 1536, Henry VIII |
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Claire | April 10, 2009
As part of the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, the National Archives have set up a special website as an online exhibition of documents from Henry’s reign. Included in these documents is Roll KB8/9, the “Baga de Secretis” or Bag of Secrets, which includes records of the opening of the trial […]
Category: Anne Boleyn Execution, Anne Boleyn Fall, Anne Boleyn General, Henry VIII, News |
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Tags: adultery, Anne Boleyn trial, Baga de Secretis, George Boleyn, Henry VIII, incest, National Archives, treason
