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Celebrating Shakespeare’s Birth

…work and so want to be a part of the #happybirthdayshakespeare project, “a project by bloggers around the world to celebrate the impact of Stratford’s greatest son” – see www.happybirthdayshakespeare.com/….

Posted in Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I Movies and Series Elizabeth I Personality Loves and Suitors Marriage

Why Didn’t Elizabeth I Marry?

…because of diplomatic wranglings and problems. Medical reasons – In my post “Elizabeth I – A Virago, Genetically Male or Simply a Strong woman?” I looked at R. Bakan’s theory…

Posted in Appearance of Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Information Portraits

The Elizabeth I Pelican Portrait

…but it’s great fun discussing these portraits and puzzling them out.

Today, we’re going to look at the famous Pelican Portrait thought to have been painted…

Posted in Elizabeth I's Achievements The Reign of Elizabeth I Tudor events

Elizabeth I’s Act of Uniformity and Act of Supremacy – A Middle Road?

…I’s repeal of Edward VI’s Act for Uniformity and Administration of the Sacraments null and void – Elizabeth’s Act of Uniformity reinstated the use of the English Book of Common

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Act of Uniformity 1559

On the 8th May 1559, Queen Elizabeth I gave her approval to the Acts of Uniformity and Supremacy which had been passed by Parliament on the 29th April.

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Mistress Blanche

Blanche Parry’s memorial effigy at Bacton

Many Tudor history buffs have heard of ladies like Kat Ashley and Bess Throckmorton, who served Queen Elizabeth I, but Blanche Parry,

Posted in Elizabeth I Books Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I Writings News Tudor Times

The Friday Review

…a relatively new site but is growing all the time. Just this week, I have added Elizabeth’s “Tide Letter” and articles on Tudor Birth Control and Witchcraft. Halloween Competition –…

Places of Interest

…more about its history at http://www.britainexpress.com/villages/lavenham.htm.

The William Turner Garden – This garden is located in Carlisle Park, Morpeth, and is famous for its wonderful Knot Garden, Introductions Border…

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Thanksgiving

…get anything wrong – just blame wikipedia and the History Channel!!

The First Thanksgiving by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Please can you comment on this post to tell…

Tudor Contraception

…reduced when a woman is breastfeeding but many of us know that this does not stop you getting pregnant! Common rue Herbal remedies – Natural contraceptives or “abortants” included…

Posted in Elizabeth I Writings Mary I

Elizabeth I’s famous Tide Letter – 17 March 1554

…You can see a photo of the original letter on the National Archives website at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/elizabeth-monarchy/the-tide-letter/

And here’s the video I mentioned about Mary writing to Elizabeth:

https://youtu.be/XqC_xNf30RA

Posted in Catherine Parr Edward VI Elizabeth I Early Life Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I's Childhood Lady Elizabeth People Thomas Seymour

The Execution of Thomas Seymour

…have been something to admire in Thomas Seymour. I think I might just give him the benefit of the doubt.

Sources “Elizabeth” by David Starkey “Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable…

Posted in Appearance of Elizabeth I Portraits

Elizabeth I Phoenix Portrait

…if you just glance at it quickly. Here it is, it is the Phoenix Portrait:- The Phoenix Portrait was painted around the same time (perhaps a year later)…

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John Donne Portrait Needs Help

You may have noticed my post over at The Anne Boleyn Files about the National Portrait Gallery portrait of Anne Boleyn being in need of urgent restoration work,

Posted in Becoming Elizabeth Elizabeth I Early Life Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I Movies and Series Elizabeth I's Achievements News

NEW Elizabeth I online event starts with a chat about Becoming Elizabeth this week!

…by six other Tudor experts:

Linda Porter Tracy Borman Estelle Paranque Owen Emmerson Elizabeth Goldring Christine Hartweg

Posted in Lady Jane Grey Mary I Monarchy

19 July 1553 – Mary Proclaimed Queen in London

…Campbell Campbell, p37 The Chronicle of the Grey Friars of London, 1553: Camden Society old series, volume 53, J.G. Nichols (editor), pp. 80-98. Found online at URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51590 Wednesday, 19

The Mary Rose

…data-title=”shoe-of-mary-rose-crew_500x371″ data-description=”” class=”shutterset_65c471ec90a23f23f43112c173513b23″> [Show picture list] A facial reconstruction of a…

what sort of accent did she have…I have heard that is was broad Yorkshire is that true?

…can hear some recordings at his websitehttp://www.pronouncingshakespeare.com/op-recordings/. A BBC report on actors’ use of the phonetic scripts said:- “They say their accents are somewhere between Australian, Cornish, Irish…

Posted in Elizabeth I Writings Elizabeth I's Achievements The Reign of Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I’s Golden Speech

…poems, prayers and speeches. It is beautifully presented and is a wonderful resource.

Here are the links for Amazon:-

Amazon.comclick here Amazon.co.uk (deliver worldwide) – click here

History Timeline – The Stuarts

…issue. Her cousin, George I, whose grandmother Elizabeth was James I’s daughter, took over as King on Anne’s death and started the House of Hanover. Previous Next  …