The Household of Elizabeth Tudor
In a letter to the Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, in 1549, regarding her governess Kat Ashley’s imprisonment in the Tower…
Sir Francis Drake
On 28th January 1596, Sir Francis Drake’s remains and those of his second cousin, Admiral Sir John Hawkins, were buried…
The Old Myths Regurgitated – The Bisley Boy and More
I wasn’t able to watch the National Geographic Channel’s “Secrets of the Virgin Queen” but many people have contacted me…
The Execution of Edward Seymour – 22nd January 1552
On this day in history, 22nd January 1552, between 8 and 9am, Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset and former…
In Praise of Queens – Why Women Should Reign over Britannia
Historian and author, Dominic Sandbrook, has written a very interesting article for the UK’s “Daily Mail” entitled Why we should…
Thomas Seymour Breaks into the King’s Residence
On this day in history, 16th January 1549, Thomas Seymour allegedly broke into Edward VI’s residence at Hampton Court Palace….
The Coronation of Elizabeth I – 15th January 1559
On this day in history, the 15th January 1559, at 12pm, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen. She was the third…
7th January 1558 – England Loses Calais
On the 7th June 1557 Mary I’s heralds proclaimed that England was at war with France. The catalyst for this…
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…
Elizabethan Christmas Recipes
Fancy adding some traditional Tudor and Elizabethan foods and drink to your own Christmas traditions? Here are some recipes to…
Henri IV’s Head Found
BBC News have today reported that scientists have identified an embalmed head in a private collection as being that of…
Christmas in Elizabethan England
Apologies for not writing much on here lately, I’ve been rather overwhelmed with Christmas orders ( a good thing!), Christmas…
Mary, Queen of Scots – 8th December 1542
Happy Birthday, Mary Queen of Scots! Yes, on this day in history, 8th December 1542, Mary Stewart (Stuart) was born…
Elizabeth I Portrait to Go On Display in London
A 16th century portrait of Elizabeth I, painted by an unknown artist, is due to go on display at the…
John Dee – A Biographical Sketch
I asked Robert Parry, author of “Virgin and the Crab” which has John Dee as one of its main characters,…
Birth of Philip Sidney 1554
On this day in history, 30th November 1554, the poet, courtier and soldier, Philip Sidney, was born at Penshurst Place…
John Knox
On this day in history, 24th November 1572, the Scottish clergyman and famous Reformer, John Knox, died as his wife…
Elizabeth I Travels to London
On this day in history, Wednesday 23rd November 1558, Elizabeth I left Hatfield and processed to London. David Starkey writes…
Christopher Hatton
On this day in history, 20th November 1591, Sir Christopher Hatton, Elizabeth I’s Lord Chancellor and favourite, died aged 51….
The Case of Amy Robsart – A Tudor Whodunnit?
As promised, I want to share with you what was said in last night’s Channel Five “Revealed” programme, “The Virgin…