Posted on May 17, 2021

The-Executions-On-The-17th-Of-May-1536

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On May 17, 1536, five executions on Tower Hill took place. George Boleyn, Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton, and finally Mark Smeaton. All were accused of adultery with Anne Boleyn.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Great history share.

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PO3 Donald Murphy

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Been there many times! The axe is there on display as well.

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SFC Randy Hellenbrand

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And how many did good old Henry bang again???

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