Category: The Reign of Elizabeth I
General information about the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I’s Act of Uniformity and Act of Supremacy – A Middle Road?
On this day in Tudor history, 8th May 1559, Queen Elizabeth I gave her approval to the Acts of Uniformity…
24 September 1589 – Executions of William Spenser and Robert Hardesty at York
On 24th September 1589, William Spenser, Roman Catholic priest and martyr, and layman Robert Hardesty were executed at York. Spenser…
Elizabeth I’s Coronation – 15 January 1559
At midday on January 15th 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey – Long Live the…
17 November 1558 – This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes
“This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes”. These are the words from Psalm 118 said to…
Happy 485th Birthday John Dee!
Today marks the 485th anniversary of the birth of one of my favourite Tudor men, John Dee. Happy 485th birthday,…
18 February 1612 – Death of Roberto di Ridolfi
On this day in history, the merchant and conspirator Roberto di Ridolfi died at the grand old age of eighty…
15th January 1559 – The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I
On the 15th January 1559, a day chosen by her astrologer Dr John Dee, a triumphant Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of…
6 January 1562 – Shane O’Neill is Received at Court by Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 6th January 1562, Shane O’Neill (Irish name Seán Ó Néill), King of the Ulster O’Neill…
Glamour in Austerity
Thank you so much to Evangelia Palios on Twitter for telling me about Lisa Jardine’s radio programme “Glamour in Austerity”…
Sir Francis Drake Sets Off on his Circumnavigation – 13 December 1577
On this day in history, 13th December 1577, Sir Francis Drake finally left Plymouth with his fleet of five ships…
Elizabeth I’s Golden Speech
Apologies for not posting about Elizabeth I’s famous Golden Speech yesterday on its 410th anniversary, yesterday was just one of…
Birth of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex – 10 November 1565
Happy Birthday, Robert Devereux! Yes, on this day in history, 10th November 1565, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was…
7 September 1533 – Birth of Elizabeth I, Gloriana
On this day in history, 7th September 1533, Elizabeth Tudor, the future Queen Elizabeth I, was born at Greenwich Palace….
24 August 1572 – St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
Today is the anniversary of a rather bloody day in history, the 1572 St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre which saw an…
A Video to Celebrate William Shakespeare’s Birthday!
Enjoy this video of bloggers from around the world commemorating and celebrating the work of the Bard, William Shakespeare as…
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare and RIP
Today is the day that traditionally marks the birth of the Bard, William Shakespeare, that famous Elizabethan playwright and actor…
On This Day in History – Sir Francis Drake Knighted and the Birth of William Strachey
On this day in history, on the 4th April 1581, after a sumptuous banquet, Sir Francis Drake was knighted on…
Sir Francis Drake Sets Sails from Plymouth for Spain – 2 April 1587
On this day in history, 2nd April 1587, Sir Francis Drake sailed out of Plymouth bound for Spain, where he…
Sir Walter Raleigh Released – 20 March 1616
On this day in history, 20th March 1616, Sir Walter Raleigh (Ralegh) was released from the Tower of London. He…
The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots – 8th February 1587
On this day in history, Wednesday 8th February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle.The warrant for…