Category: Mary I
Articles about Mary I, half-sister of Elizabeth I and queen before Elizabeth’s reign
Elizabeth I’s Early Life – Family Background
Recently, I’ve had a few people asking me about Elizabeth I’s early life, so I decided to do a series…
Mary I versus Elizabeth I
Today is Mary I’s birthday as she was born in the early hours of the 18th February 1516 at the…
7th January 1558 – England Loses Calais
On the 7th June 1557 Mary I’s heralds proclaimed that England was at war with France. The catalyst for this…
The Death of Mary I and the Accession of Elizabeth I
On the 16th November 1558, at around midnight, Mary I received the last rites. A few hours later, at 6am…
The Burnings of Ridley and Latimer
On this day in history, the 16th October 1555, during the reign of Mary I, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley…
The Coronation of Mary I
On this day in history, Sunday 1st October 1553, Mary I was crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey by Stephen Gardiner,…
Elizabeth I, Mary I and Pope Benedict XVI
I found it interesting that Pope Benedict XVI, on his visit to Westminster Abbey in London, spoke of the chapel…
Mary I Enters London as Queen
On this day in history, 3rd August 1553, Mary, who had just been proclaimed Queen, rode with her half-sister, Elizabeth,…
Happy Wedding Anniversary Mary I and Philip of Spain!
On this day in history, 25th July 1554, the feast day of St James, Mary I married Philip of Spain…
The Myth of Bloody Mary
Apologies for the rather inflammatory headline but I do like to be controversial! I’ve purposely used the misleading nickname that…
Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen
On this day in history, the 10th July 1553, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen of England. Her predecessor, Edward…
Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger
“For I assure you neither they nor any other now in yonder hold or durance was privy of my rising…
RIP Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger
On this day in history, 11th April 1554, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger was executed after being found guilty of…
The Imprisonment of Elizabeth
On this day in history, 18th March 1554, Palm Sunday, the twenty year old Elizabeth was taken to the Tower…
Mary I Facts
As it is Mary I’s birthday today – Happy 494th Birthday Mary! – I thought it would be good to…
Lady Jane Grey Facts
On this day in history, the 12th February 1554, Elizabeth’s cousin (once removed) Lady Jane Grey was executed on Tower…
Elizabeth and Mary Part 3
This is part three of my series on Elizabeth I and Mary I and the relationship they had as half-sisters….
Elizabeth and Mary Part 2
If you watched “The Tudors”, you may have been surprised by the scenes of the teenage Mary sharing a bed…
Elizabeth and Mary Part 1
Today’s post is the first about two sisters (or rather half-sisters): Mary and Elizabeth, their relationship as children and what…
Elizabeth’s Women
I’ve just pre-ordered Tracy Borman’s new book, “Elizabeth’s Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen”, after hearing an interview…
