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Wyatt’s Rebellion 1554

On 22nd January 1554, Thomas Wyatt the Younger met with fellow conspirators at his home of Allington Castle in Kent…

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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…

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4 August 1598 – Death of William Cecil, Lord Burghley

On this day in history, the 4th August 1598, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, died at his home in London…

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8 May 1559 – Act of Uniformity

Apologies for not writing much on here at the moment, I’m rather caught up with the countdown to the execution…

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William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

I meant to write this article to coincide with the anniversary of William Cecil’s death, the 4th August 1598, so…

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Elizabeth I and the threat posed by the Grey Sisters

Just a quick post as I’m on the road travelling around the UK, but I thought you’d all be interested…

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On Monsieur’s Departure

On this day in history, 10th June 1584, François, Duke of Anjou and Alençon, died at the age of 30…

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Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger

“For I assure you neither they nor any other now in yonder hold or durance was privy of my rising…

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RIP Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger

On this day in history, 11th April 1554, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger was executed after being found guilty of…

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Elizabeth I – England’s Greatest Monarch?

I thought it would be good to move away from the myths, rumour and scandal that surround this great lady,…

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Katherine Grey – Heir to Elizabeth by Leanda de Lisle

Today we have a guest post by Leanda de Lisle, historian and author of “The Sisters Who Would Be Queen”,…