#OTD 17 May 1536

#GeorgeBoleyn was 🪓 followed by #HenryNorris #FrancisWeston #WilliamBrereton & #MarkSmeaton the only one to plead guilty

It is impossible to imagine witnessing such an abhorrent spectacle ... knowing you're next!

Yet all spoke eloquently prior to their end

#OTD 2 May 1536

#AnneBoleyn was arrested & taken to the @TowerOfLondon
On arrival she collapsed, demanding to know the location of her father & brother

Unbeknown to her, her "swete broder” George along with #HenryNorris, #FrancisWeston & #WilliamBreton had also been arrested ...

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#OTD 17 May 1536
#FinaldaysofAnneBoleyn

#GeorgeBoleyn was executed followed by #HenryNorris #FrancisWeston #WilliamBrereton & #MarkSmeaton the only one to plead guilty
It is impossible to imagine witnessing such an abhorrent spectacle knowing you're next!
Yet all spoke eloquently prior to their end

#OTD 2 May 1536

#AnneBoleyn was arrested & taken to the Tower of London

On arrival she collapsed, demanding to know the location of her father & brother

Unbeknown to her, "swete broder” George along with #HenryNorris, #FrancisWeston & #WilliamBreton had also been arrested

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