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Primary sources are important historical documents which allow readers an unparalleled glimpse into the past. They are written from the perspective of a participant or observer and can include letters, speeches, diary \/ journal entries, and manuscripts.<\/p>\n
The sources at this page represent a unique opportunity to view Tudor England through the eyes of its inhabitants. They are arranged in chronological order.<\/p>\n
1502 two accounts of the death of Prince Arthur<\/a><\/p>\n 1503 the death of Elizabeth of York & betrothal of Princess Margaret to the king of Scots<\/a><\/p>\n 1509 Henry VII’s obituary<\/a><\/p>\n 1509 Henry VIII & Katharine of Aragon’s coronations at Westminster Abbey<\/a><\/p>\n 1500s the poetry of John Skelton, Henry VII’s poet laureate & Henry VIII’s tutor<\/a><\/p>\n 1500s the lyrics of Henry VIII<\/a><\/p>\n 1505-1547 Letters of the Six Wives of Henry VIII<\/a><\/p>\n 1515 a contemporary description of Henry VIII<\/a><\/p>\n 1523 the romance of Anne Boleyn & Henry Percy<\/a> 1524 Henry VIII’s jousting accident<\/a><\/p>\n 1520s\/undated poetry about Anne Boleyn<\/a><\/p>\n 1530 the fall of Cardinal Wolsey<\/a><\/p>\n 1530s selections from Henry VIII’s love letters to Anne Boleyn<\/a><\/p>\n 1530s contemporary descriptions of Anne Boleyn<\/a><\/p>\n 1533 the coronation of Anne Boleyn<\/a><\/p>\n 1535 the last letter of Sir Thomas More<\/a><\/p>\n 1535 the executions of John Fisher, Thomas More & others<\/a><\/p>\n 1536 the fall of Anne Boleyn<\/a><\/p>\n 1536 Anne Boleyn’s speech at her execution<\/a><\/p>\n 1536 a contemporary account of Anne Boleyn’s execution<\/a><\/p>\n 1536 letter of Princess Mary to Henry VIII<\/a> 1536 the Pilgrimage of Grace<\/a><\/p>\n 1536 the Dissolution of the Monasteries<\/a><\/p>\n 1537 Jane Seymour’s pregnancy is announced<\/a><\/p>\n 1539 Anne of Cleves arrives in England & marries Henry VIII<\/a> 1541 the fall of Catherine Howard<\/a><\/p>\n 1545 Henry VIII’s speech before Parliament<\/a><\/p>\n 1549-1551 Edward VI’s journal<\/a><\/p>\n 1552 the execution of the Duke of Somerset<\/a><\/p>\n 1553 the coronation of Queen Jane<\/a><\/p>\n 1554 Mary I’s speech at the Guildhall<\/a><\/p>\n 1554 letter of Lady Jane Grey to Mary I<\/a> 1554 the executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley<\/a><\/p>\n 1556 the execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer<\/a><\/p>\n 1557 a contemporary description of Mary I<\/a><\/p>\n 1558-1603 letters of Elizabeth I<\/a> 1586 letter from Elizabeth I to Mary, queen of Scots<\/a><\/p>\n 1587 letter from Elizabeth I to James VI of Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n 1587 the last letter of Mary, queen of Scots<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAlso describes the beginning of Henry VIII’s infatuation with Anne.<\/p>\n
\nMary acknowledges her illegitimacy and Henry’s title as head of the English church.<\/p>\n
\nDescribes the first meeting between Anne and Henry.<\/p>\n
\nJane explains the circumstances which led to her becoming queen for nine days.<\/p>\n
\n1558-1603 poetry of Elizabeth I<\/a>
\n1558-1603 speeches of Elizabeth I<\/a><\/p>\n