May 21 – Anne Boleyn’s grandfather, and William Tyndale
On this day in Tudor history, 21st May 1524, Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, courtier, magnate and soldier, died…
Read MoreAnne Boleyn’s Family Part Two – The Howards
John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk, great-grandfather of Anne Boleyn Last week I wrote about Anne Boleyn's paternal family, the…
Read More19 January 1547 – Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is Executed
Tomb of Henry Howard at Framlingham On this day in history, the 19th January 1547, the poet, courtier and soldier…
Read More13 January 1547 – Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, Sentenced to Death
On 13th January 1547, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, poet and soldier, was found guilty of treason at London's Guildhall…
Read MoreLondon Calling, July 2012 by Marilyn Roberts
Buckingham Palace from the gardens Today we have an article from author and historian Marilyn Roberts who you will remember…
Read More5th May 1542 – Duchess Agnes Pardoned
Today, we have a guest article from author and historian Marilyn Roberts who wrote a series of articles on the…
Read MoreKatherine Howard’s Execution: The Tragic End of a Young Life
Today's post comes from historian Marilyn Roberts, author of "The Mowbray Legacy" and the forthcoming "Norfolk House". You may remember…
Read More470 Years Ago – Terror for the Howards at Christmas
Following on from her wonderful article Katherine Howard, the Duchess and Norfolk House two weeks ago, Marilyn Roberts has written…
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