Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII - one who is famed…
Henry VIII
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Libraries Gave Us Power
Last night was the final episode in the wonderful BBC4 series "Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings", in…
30 November 1529 – Catherine of Aragon Confronts Henry VIII
On this day in history, St Andrews Day (30th November) 1529, Queen Catherine of Aragon confronted her husband,…
A Tale of Two Weddings – 14th November 1501 and 1532
According to the chronicler Edward Hall, it was on this day in history, St Erkenwald's Day 1532, that…
31st October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 31st October... 1491 - Henry VII's son, Henry (the future Henry VIII), was…
19th October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 19th October... 1536 - Henry VIII gets tough on the Pilgrimage of Grace…
9 September 1513 – Battle of Flodden
On this day in history, 9th September 1513, the Battle of Flodden between England and Scotland took place…