2 May - Queen Anne Boleyn is arrested
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd May 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the king's second wife, Anne Boleyn, was arrested. What happened on that day? What was she told? Where was she taken? Fin...
1 Maj 202155s
1 May - May Day
Today is May Day - Happy May Day! Did the Tudors celebrate May Day? If so, what did they do? Find out in this #TudorHistoryShorts video from Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the ...
30 Apr 202154s
30 April - A Lord Keeper of the Great Seal dies from apoplexy
On this day in Tudor history, 30th April 1596, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Puckering died of apoplexy. Find out a bit about him, and the trials he was involved in, in this #TudorHistor...
29 Apr 202156s
29 April - Not guilty!
The 29th of April is the anniversary of the birth of William Dacre, the only man to be acquitted in Henry VIII's reign. Find out about this Tudor baron from Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as...
28 Apr 202159s
Mary Boleyn's links to the Queen and Prince William and Prince Harry
Historian Claire Ridgway, who has written several books on the Boleyns, is often asked about Mary Boleyn's links to the present royal family, so she thought she'd explain more about it. Queen Elizabet...
28 Apr 20218min
28 April - 82-year-old priest executed in Scotland
In this latest #TudorHistoryShorts, historian Claire Ridgway tells us about eighty-two-year-old priest Walter Mylne, who sadly lost his life on 28th April 1558. You can see this podcast as a video at ...
27 Apr 202159s
27 April - Can Henry VIII abandon Anne Boleyn?
On this day in Tudor history, 27th April 1536, there was talk about Henry VIII setting aside Anne Boleyn. Who was approached for advice and what did he say? Find out what was going on at the royal ...
26 Apr 202151s
26 April - Catherine Carey
Today is the anniversary of Mary Boleyn's daughter's marriage in 1540. Mary's daughter was Catherine Carey and you can find out about her in this #TudorHistoryShorts video from historian Claire Rid...
25 Apr 202158s
