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In the autumn of 1536 Henry VIII faced a rebellion in the North of England which sought to remove his evil councillors and reverse the religious reforms which had been implemented. Henry ultimately tricked the rebels with offers of negotiation and pardon, but had the rebels given battle to the...

The King's Name is a Tower of Strength: a very different Bosworth Hi, this is my first effort at a TL after almost two years of wanting to write one, but not being able to get it out of the planning stages! I look forward to any suggestions, feedback or comments that anyone might have and I...

When Margaret Beaufort gave birth to Henry Tudor in 1457, she was only 13 years old and according to some historians was expected to die along with her child. So what if Margaret and her son Henry die during/shortly after the birth? What are the shorter and longer term consequences for the...

Roger Mortimer, 4th earl of March was heir presumptive to King Richard II and died in 1398 at the age of 24 in a skirmish in Ireland. March was quite popular receiving a 'rapturous' reception at the Shrewsbury parliament of 1398 and spent most of his career as Lieutenant of Ireland. To avenge...

Just watched A Hollow Crown on BBC and it got me thinking if and how Richard II could have overcame the challenge by Henry of Lancaster (preferably via his own actions). The later the better (bonus points for him actually defeating Henry in battle if that is possible) :D

Hi all, after seeing VulcanTreekkie45's thread on Henry VIII dying in 1528, I got to thinking about a POD where Henry's death could cause real confusion and even conflict. WI Henry VIII dies in the Spring/Summer of 1514? Possible contenders for the throne Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots -...

Around the time of Lenin's death in 1924 Trotsky was outmanouevered by Stalin who took over from Lenin as leader of the Russian Communist Government. My question is what if Trotsky toughs it out and manages to become the leader of the Communist Party? What are the effects for Communisim, Russia...

Having just watched a programme about Canute and knowing very little about the time period I was wondering if there is anyway that Edmund Ironside (a favourite of mine) could have defeated Canute or survived long enough to claim all of England? If it is possible what effect would this have on...

Been working on a timeline where Edward IV dies shortly after the Battle of Tewkesbury, leaving an infant Edward V as his heir. Just wondering what would happen next? Regents I have considered are George, Duke of Clarence - Edward IV's younger brother would seem a natural choice if not for his...