In this latest #TudorHistoryShorts video, I talk about eighty-two-year-old priest Walter Mylne, who sadly lost his life on 28th April 1558.

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 court…

Happy St Mark’s Eve! St Mark’s Eve was time to divine your future husband in medieval and Tudor times, but how were you supposed to do that?

Find out how to do it in this #tudorhistoryshorts video.

23rd April is St George’s Day, but when did he become England’s patron saint and why?

Who was the patron saint before him?

Find out…

Isabella I of Castile, one of Spain’s famous “Reyes Catolicos” (Catholic monarchs) was born on 22nd April 1451.

Hear a few facts about this famous Spanish queen and how she relates to the Tudors…

On this day in Tudor history, 21st April 1509, Henry VII died and his son came to the throne as Henry VIII.

What did the people think of this news?

In this #TudorHistoryShorts, I share two contemporary sources about Henry VIII’s accession.

Being a bookseller in Tudor times could be a risky business, particularly if you had the wrong kind of books on your premises!

On 19th April 1601, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, bookseller James Duckett was hanged at Tyburn. Find out why in this #TudorHistoryShorts…

On this day in Tudor history, 14th April 1556, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Sir Anthony Kingston, died at Cirencester. He was on his way to London to face charges that had been laid against him, and it’s likely that he would have been executed.

Why? What had he done?

On this day in Tudor history, 13th April 1630, Anne Howard (née Dacre), Countess of Arundel, died at Shifnal.

Anne was the eldest daughter of Thomas Dacre, 4th Lord Dacre of Gilsand, and wife of Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel, but there are some other interesting facts about this Tudor lady.

Find out more about this Countess of Arundel…