Year: 2010
John Dee and the Telescope
One of my favourite Elizabethan characters is John Dee, the famous scholar, astrologer, astronomer, mathematician and scientist, a man who…
Elizabeth Returns to Hatfield
On this day in history, the 18th October 1555, Elizabeth finally received permission from her half-sister, Mary I, to leave…
The Death of Philip Sidney
On this day in history, 17th October 1586, the poet, courtier and soldier, Sir Philip Sidney, died as a result…
The Burnings of Ridley and Latimer
On this day in history, the 16th October 1555, during the reign of Mary I, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley…
The First Day of the Gregorian Calendar
The 15th October 1582 was the first day of the Gregorian calendar following the last day of the Julian calendar,…
The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots
On this day in history, 14th October 1586, the trial of Mary Queen of Scots began at Fotheringhay Castle in…
Happy Birthday Edward VI – Venus and Saturn in Conjunction
Happy 473rd Birthday, Edward VI! Yes, on this day in 1537 Edward VI was born to Jane Seymour and Henry…
The Arrest of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector
On this day in history, 11th October 1549, Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of the Realm and…
Elizabeth I the Poet – 1560s and 1570s
The first poem I want to share with you was inscribed by Elizabeth I on the last leaf of her…
Elizabeth I the Poet – The Woodstock Etchings
What some people do not realise is that Elizabeth I was a very accomplished writer, something which could be attributed…
The Coronation of Mary I
On this day in history, Sunday 1st October 1553, Mary I was crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey by Stephen Gardiner,…
Robert Dudley to Marry Mary Queen of Scots?
On this day in history, 29th September 1564, Robert Dudley was made Earl of Leicester, an earldom which had been…
Is Anne Boleyn’s Famous Portrait Actually Elizabeth I?
I was inspired to write this post today by a member of The Anne Boleyn Files Facebook page, Jane, who…
Elizabeth I, Mary I and Pope Benedict XVI
I found it interesting that Pope Benedict XVI, on his visit to Westminster Abbey in London, spoke of the chapel…
The Tower of London
Just a quick post to let you know about a wonderful article on the Daily Mail website which gives information…
National Portrait Gallery Information on the Phoenix and Pelican Portraits
Following on from my post yesterday regarding the new evidence on the Elizabeth I Phoenix and Pelican portraits, Tamise who…
A Belated Happy Birthday to William Cecil, Lord Burghley and RIP Sir John Cheke
Apologies to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley and Elizabeth I’s chief advisor, for missing his 489th birthday yesterday – happy…
New Evidence Regarding the Phoenix and Pelican Portraits
Back in June, I looked at the Phoenix and Pelican portraits of Elizabeth I and examined the symbolism in the…
Elizabeth I’s Christening – 10th September 1533
On this day in history, Wednesday 10th September 1533, Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was christened…
8th September 1560 – Death of Amy Robsart
On this day in history, 8th September, 1560, Amy Dudley (née Robsart), wife of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, died…