Catherine Howard’s execution – What happened?
A big thank you to Naomi for her question regarding the executions of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII,…
Read More13 February 1542 – A tragic day for a queen and her lady
On this day in history, Monday 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife and queen of King Henry VIII, and…
Read More13 February 1542 – Lady Rochford and Queen Catherine Howard died repentant
On this day in history, 13th February 1542, Queen Catherine Howard and her lady-in-waiting, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, "died repentaunt"…
Read More13 February 1542 – Catherine Howard and Lady Rochford make the most godly and Christian’s end
On 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and her lady, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, were executed…
Read More13 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 Rochford, wife…
Read More13 February 1542 – Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn, What they Did and Didn’t Say
Today marks the anniversary of the executions of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford,…
Read MoreThe Executions of Catherine Howard and Lady Rochford: An Eye Witness Account
On 15th February 1542, Otwell Johnson, a London merchant who David Loades describes as "the clothier and victualler whose customers…
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