Category: News
General site information and Tudors in the news
The Imprisonment of Elizabeth
On this day in history, 18th March 1554, Palm Sunday, the twenty year old Elizabeth was taken to the Tower…
Secret Snake in Elizabeth I Portrait
I love how Elizabeth I used portraits as propaganda and how her portraits are full of symbolism and hidden meanings,…
The Execution of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
On this day in history, 25th February 1601, one-time royal favourite Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was beheaded on…
Did Robert Dudley Murder Amy Robsart?
According to a report in yesterday’s “Daily Mail”, entitled “Did Elizabeth I’s lover have wife killed so he could wed…
The Rose Theatre
On this day in history, the 19th February 1592, the Rose Theatre, an Elizabethan play house, was opened in London…
Mary I Facts
As it is Mary I’s birthday today – Happy 494th Birthday Mary! – I thought it would be good to…
Elizabeth I’s Image
This post continues from The Anne Boleyn Files post “Henry VIII’s England” which is an article on last night’s episode…
Lady Jane Grey Facts
On this day in history, the 12th February 1554, Elizabeth’s cousin (once removed) Lady Jane Grey was executed on Tower…
RIP Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, on the 11th February 1466, Elizabeth of York was born and on her 37th birthday,…
The Murder of Lord Darnley
On this day in history, the 10th February 1567, Lord Darnley was murdered at Kirk o’ Field, Edinburgh, in the…
Taking On the Bard
Today, we have a guest post by Robin Maxwell, author of the brilliant historical novels “The Secret Diary of Anne…
Finding Kat Ashley by Karen Harper
Today, we have a guest post from Karen Harper, author of “The Queen’s Governess”, “The Last Boleyn” and “The Queen…
New Book Reviews and Top Elizabeth I Books
Historical fiction is a blessing on these cold, miserable winter nights and I hope that those of you who are…
Happy New Year!
Just a quick post to thank you for all the Christmas messages you have sent me, to thank you for…
Superstition
Today, we are lucky enough to have another guest post by Robert Parry, author of one of my favourite historical…
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all our US visitors, I hope you have a great day tomorrow with your friends and family….
The Gunpowder Plot
Tonight in gardens and fields all around the UK people will be letting off fireworks, burning effigies of Guy Fawkes…
The Friday Review
Here’s a quick review of the latest news here at the Elizabeth files and in the Tudor world, please comment…
Elizabeth Locket Ring
Elizabeth I had a very special piece of jewellery commissioned in around 1575, a piece that would mean so much…
Elizabeth and the Two Katherines
Today’s episode of BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week, featuring “Elizabeth’s Women” by Tracy Borman, is about the two…
The Legacy of Anne Boleyn
As you know, if you have read my posts over the last week, Tracy Borman has just written a book…
Was Elizabeth a Jealous Old Hag?
I’ve just been listening to a BBC History Magazine interview with Tracy Borman, writer of “Elizabeth’s Women: The Hidden Story…
Elizabeth’s Women
I’ve just pre-ordered Tracy Borman’s new book, “Elizabeth’s Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen”, after hearing an interview…
The Winner Is…
Tracey Saxon from Charlottesville, Virginia! Well done, Tracey, a $20 voucher will be emailed to you. Before I publish Tracey’s…
