Anne Boleyn: From Queen to History - May 17th 1536: Part 1: So Ends the Lives of Five Men

[brandedwith]

May 17th 1536: Part 1: So Ends the Lives of Five Men On the morning of May 17th five men were lead from their lodgings within the tower to their death upon Tower Hill. Cromwell sent word to Sir Kingston the Tower gaoler either on the evening of the 16th or early morning on the 17th that Mark Smeaton, Sir Henry Norris, Sir Francis Weston, Sir

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[lexa4227]

I hope it did not take three strokes to take off George Boleyn's head. UGH. Because on the show, Season 2, ep.9, it showed it took the executioner three strokes to William Brereton. :(

But I hope the five men unjustly condemned in peace with Queen Anne Boleyn.

Looking forward for the next posting. :)

Lynn

[brandedwith]

It didn't take three strokes to remove Brereton's head, but perhaps it did for George - I just hope to god it didn't!

Thanks hun, not much more to go now!

[brandedwith]

Thank you! Only four more posts to go I promise!

[sparowe]

I'll miss the updates, honestly. :)

[brandedwith]

Aww you are to kind to me! Feel free to friend me if you're interested!