Month: April 2011
Congratulations to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his bride Catherine Middleton on their Wedding Day!
Today, the 29th April 2011, we celebrate the wedding of Prince William, who has just been made Duke of Cambridge,…
28 April 1603 – Funeral of Elizabeth I
I apologise for not writing a new article on today, the anniversary of Elizabeth I’s funeral in 1603, but I…
24 April 1558 – Mary Queen of Scots Marries the Dauphin
On this day in history, Mary Queen of Scots married Francis, the Dauphin of France, at Notre Dame Cathedral in…
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…
Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard – April 1587
On the 19th April 1587 Sir Francis Drake entered the harbour of Cadiz on the Spanish coast and led a…
Baptism of Guy Fawkes – 16 April 1570
It is not known exactly what date Guy Fawkes was born, possibly the 13th April 1570, but he was baptised…
Death of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell – 14 April 1578
On this day in history, 14th April 1578, James Hepburn, 1st Duke of Orkney and 4th Earl of Bothwell, died…
Death of Pope Gregory XIII – 10 April 1585
On this day in history, 10th April 1585, Pope Gregory XIII, died. He was the man who said of Elizabeth…
Death of Sir Francis Walsingham – 6 April 1590
On this day in history, 6th April 1590, Elizabeth I’s spymaster, adviser and principal secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham, died. Although…
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…