13 February 1542 – Executions of Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Rochford
On this day in history, 13 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and Lady Jane…
Catherine Howard
10 February 1542 – Catherine Howard is taken to the Tower of London
On 10 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, was taken from Syon to the Tower…
Abuse and Dishonour in the Life of Katherine Howard – Guest Article by Conor Byrne
Historians, particularly popular writers, have customarily identified Katherine Howard’s relationships as consensual. Believing that she was, in fact,…
10 December 1541 – The Executions of Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham
Following their conviction for treason at a trial at London’s Guildhall on 1st December, Thomas Culpeper, Gentleman of…
14 November 1541 – The inventory of Thomas Culpeper’s belongings
On 14th November 1541, an inventory was taken “of the goods and chattels, lands and fees of Thos.…
11 November 1541 – Archbishop Cranmer instructed to move Catherine Howard to Syon House
On this day in history, 11th November 1541, Henry VIII’s council sent Archbishop Thomas Cranmer a letter containing…
8 November 1541 – Archbishop Cranmer Interrogates Queen Catherine Howard
On this day in history, 8th November 1541, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer visited Catherine Howard, Henry VIII’s fifth wife,…