Henry VIII’s infamous final jousting accident

Henry VIII’s infamous final jousting accident

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”15px” sticky_enabled=”0″] 24th of January, 1536. Henry VIII is 44 years of age and jousting in the lists at Greenwich. Despite Henry VIII suffering numerous jousting accidents, he wouldn’t stop. This isn’t the fat Henry we all have come to remember…scoffing his way through swan pie,…

Henry VIII celebrated Katherine of Aragon’s death.

Henry VIII celebrated Katherine of Aragon’s death.

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Henry VIII’s Birthday – Get the Cake!

Henry VIII’s Birthday – Get the Cake!

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