The reign of Charles V was a momentous era for Spain, indeed, all of Europe. It was also especially momentous for England: it was entirely…
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Elizabeth of York was an amazing woman. Eldest child of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, she married Henry VII after he defeated Richard III at…
Mary, Mary, Mary. As much as she was a victim of circumstance and a pawn of ambitious people around her, she really did dig her…
February 1, 1554 – Mary I’s Speech at the Guildhall opposing Wyatt’s rebellion. Read her compelling words at www.janet.wertman.com
January 29, 1536 was the day that everything changed for Anne Boleyn – it was the day she miscarried of the son that would have kept…
January 22, 1552 – The Execution of Edward Seymour. Turns out he was as foolhardy as his younger brother…read about it on www.janetwertman.com
January 15, 1559 – Elizabeth I is crowned. Read about the ceremony on www.janetwertman.com
January 6, 1540 – Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves. Read Hall’s description of the event on www.janetwertman.com
The official meeting between the King and his new bride was scheduled for January 3, 1540, at Greenwich, but Henry VIII was far too much…
Between 1309 and 1814, the surface of the Thames froze over a number of times in the London area – though only once during Henry…