April-May 1536, Henry VIII had (m2) Anne Bolelyn investigated for high treason: tried and found guilty, she was beheaded on May19th.; historians view
the charges against her, which included adultery and incest, as unconvincing. Following the coronation of her daughter,
Elizabeth I as queen,(m2) Anne Boleyn was venerated as a martyr and heroine of the English Reformation, particularly
through the works of John Foxe. Over the centuries, she has inspired or been mentioned in numerous artistic and
cultural works. As a result, she has retained her hold on the popular imagination. Anne has been called "the most
influential and important queen consort England has ever had," since she provided the occasion for Henry VIII to
divorce (m1) Catherine of Aragon, and declare his independence from Rome.
- From "A chronology of the House of Tudor"
- From "A chronology of the House of Tudor"
We have just had a very enjoyable Christmas at Pembroke, Wales. Although the weather was atrocious with 80 mph gales and torrential rain we still had a great time.Pembroke has one of the best Castles in Wales, which was the birthplace of Henry Tudor (Henry VII)
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If you are ever in the area is well worth a visit and do not forget to take a look at Dragon Alley 63 high street, you will not be disappointed.