import/englishhistory.net/tudor/primary.html url indexed_doc HTMLPlugin 11195 englishhistory.net/tudor primary.html primary.html en windows_1252 16th century England primary sources letters of Henry VIII The Six Wives of Henry VIII Queen Elizabeth I Mary Queen of Scots Lady Jane Grey Edward VI's journal executions etc 16th century England primary sources letters of Henry VIII The Six Wives of Henry VIII Queen Elizabeth I Mary Queen of Scots Lady Jane Grey Edward VI's journal executions etc Marilee Mongello Primary Sources: Eyewitness accounts of people and events in Tudor England HTML http://englishhistory.net/tudor/primary.html http://englishhistory.net/tudor/primary.html Tudor period|Others HASHf2d1eda94f12b26d69997d 1778053392 20260506 1778053525 20260506 HASHf2d1.dir primarynew.gif:image/gif: bigbooks.gif:image/gif:   <table border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%" height="552"> <tr> <td width="15%" height="20"></td> <td valign="top" width="68%" height="20" bgcolor="#000000"> </td> <td width="15%" height="20"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" height="1"></td> <td width="68%" height="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <img border="0" src="_httpdocimg_/primarynew.gif" width="546" height="168">   <IMG height=153 alt="stack of old books" src="_httpdocimg_/bigbooks.gif" width=207 align=left>Primary sources are important historical documents which allow readers an unparalleled glimpse into the past.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.<A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprimary.html#Notation">*</A> 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.   </td> <td width="17%" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" height="610"></td> <td valign="top" width="68%" height="610" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <hr> <blockquote> 1502  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fdarthur.html">two accounts of the death of Prince Arthur</A> 1503  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2felizdeat.html">the death of Elizabeth of York & betrothal of Princess Margaret to the king of Scots</A> 1509  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fhobit.html">Henry VII's obituary</A> 1509  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fh8crown.html">Henry VIII & Katharine of Aragon's coronations at Westminster Abbey</A> 1500s  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fskelton.html">the poetry of John Skelton, Henry VII's poet laureate & Henry VIII's tutor</A> 1500s  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprihenry.html">the lyrics of Henry VIII</A> 1505-1547  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fletters.html">Letters of the Six Wives of Henry VIII</A> 1515  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fhenrydes.html">a contemporary description of Henry VIII</A> 1523  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fab-percy.html">the romance of Anne Boleyn & Henry Percy</A> Also describes the beginning of Henry VIII's infatuation with Anne. 1524  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fh8joust.html">Henry VIII's jousting accident</A> 1520s/undated  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fmonarchs%2fboleyn-poems.html">poetry about Anne Boleyn</A> 1530  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fpriwols1.html">the fall of Cardinal Wolsey</A> 1530s  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2flovelett.html">selections from Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn</A> 1530s  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fannedesc.html">contemporary descriptions of Anne Boleyn</A> 1533  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprianne1.html">the coronation of Anne Boleyn</A> 1535  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprimore.html">the last letter of Sir Thomas More</A> 1535  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2f1535exec.html">the executions of John Fisher, Thomas More & others</A> 1536  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprianne2.html">the fall of Anne Boleyn</A> 1536  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprianne3.html">Anne Boleyn's speech at her execution</A> 1536  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fexanne.html">a contemporary account of Anne Boleyn's execution</A> 1536  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprimary1.html">letter of Princess Mary to Henry VIII</A> Mary acknowledges her illegitimacy and Henry's title as head of the English church. 1536  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fgrace.html">the Pilgrimage of Grace</A> 1537  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fed6birth.html">Jane Seymour's pregnancy is announced</A> 1539  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fpricleve.html">Anne of Cleves arrives in England & marries Henry VIII</A> Describes the first meeting between Anne and Henry. 1541  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fpricath.html">the fall of Catherine Howard</A> 1545  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fh8speech.html">Henry VIII's speech before Parliament</A> 1549-1551  <a href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fed1.html">Edward VI's journal</a> 1552  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fsomerset.html">the execution of the Duke of Somerset</A> 1553  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fjane1.html">the coronation of Queen Jane</A> 1554  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fmaryspee.html">Mary I's speech at the Guildhall</A> 1554  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fprijane1.html">letter of Lady Jane Grey to Mary I</A> Jane explains the circumstances which led to her becoming queen for nine days.  1554  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fexjane.html">the executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley</A> 1556  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fpcranmer.html">the execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer</A> 1557  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fmarydesc.html">a contemporary description of Mary I</A> 1558-1603  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2feliz1-writings.html">letters of Elizabeth I</A> 1558-1603  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2feliz1-writings.html">poetry of Elizabeth I</A> 1558-1603  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2feliz1-writings.html">speeches of Elizabeth I</A> 1586  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fscot-letters.html">letter from Elizabeth I to Mary, queen of Scots</A> 1587  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fscot-letters.html">letter from Elizabeth I to James VI of Scotland</A> 1587  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fmaryqos-letter.html">the last letter of Mary, queen of Scots</A> 1587  <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor%2fexmary.html">the execution of Mary, queen of Scots</A> </blockquote> <hr> </td> <td width="17%" height="610"></td> </tr> </table> Are you quoting a Primary Source in your paper, or research project? The correct format is based upon both the Turabian/Chicago and MLA styles. Here is an example: Hanson, Marilee. "Contemporary Descriptions of Anne Boleyn." EnglishHistory.net. 2004. http://englishhistory.net/tudor/annedesc.html (11 April 2004).  Please note: you must use the year and date you read the source here. <HR> <DIV align=left><A name=Notation></A>*Memoirs / autobiographies are not considered primary sources.  They are typically written after the fact and bad memories, bias, or a change in perspective can limit their reliability.  Newspapers and magazine articles are considered primary sources if the piece is written directly after the event and does not include any 'analysis' or subjective reporting. <CENTER> </CENTER></DIV> <CENTER> <A href="_httpextlink_&rl=1&href=http:%2f%2fenglishhistory.net%2ftudor.html">to Tudor England</A></CENTER> <script language="JavaScript" src="_httpextlink_&rl=0&href=http:%2f%2fhostingprod.com%2fjs%5fsource%2fgeov2.js"></script><script language="javascript">geovisit();</script><noscript><img src="_httpextlink_&rl=0&el=direct&href=http://visit.webhosting.yahoo.com/visit.gif?us1108082544" alt="setstats" border="0" width="1" height="1"></noscript> <IMG SRC="_httpextlink_&rl=0&el=direct&href=http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=76001524&t=1108082544" ALT=1 WIDTH=1 HEIGHT=1>