2 November 1541 – A bad All Souls’ Day for Henry VIII
Happy All Souls' Day! Unfortunately, back in 1541 All Souls' Day was not a happy day for Henry…
Read More10 February 1542 – Catherine Howard is taken to the Tower of London
Sketch of unknown woman, said to be Catherine Howard after HolbeinOn 10 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife…
Read More11 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…
Read More6 November 1541 – Queen Catherine Howard is abandoned
On Sunday 6th November 1541, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was abandoned by her husband at Hampton…
Read More2 November 1541 – Henry VIII finds out about Catherine Howard’s colourful past
On 2nd November 1541, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer left a letter for Henry VIII in the Holy Day Closet…
Read MoreRIP Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpeper – 10 December 1541
The execution of Francis Dereham, The Tudors seriesToday marks the anniversary of the executions of Thomas Culpeper, Gentleman…
Read More19 November 1541 – Chapuys Reports on the Catherine Howard Investigation
Eustace Chapuys On 19th November 1541, Eustace Chapuys, the Imperial ambassador, wrote to Emperor Charles V. His letter…
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