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…
25 July 1554 – Mary I Marries Philip of Spain
Yes, it’s Happy Anniversary to Mary and Philip because on this day in history, at Winchester Cathedral, the 38 year…
19 July 1553 – Mary I Proclaimed Queen
On this day in history, 19th July 1553, Mary I was proclaimed Queen. Her half-brother, King Edward VI, had died…
July 1575 – Elizabeth I’s Visit to Kenilworth Castle
Between the 9th and 27th July 1575, the 41 year old Elizabeth I visited the home of her friend and…
Musician Damon Albarn and Dr John Dee
Blur and Gorillaz front man, Damon Albarn, has just staged the premiere of “Dr Dee” at the Palace Theatre in…
24 June – The Birth of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Happy Birthday, Robert Dudley! There is some controversy over his birthday with some of his contemporaries believing that he was…
Mary Seymour, Daughter of Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour
I just wanted to share with you news of an article by historian Linda Porter in which she shares a…
20 June 1567 – The Casket Letters Discovered
On the 20th June 1567, a few days after Scottish rebels apprehended Mary Queen of Scots, servants of James Douglas,…
Anonymous: Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
Thanks so much to Elizabeth Files visitor, Alexis, for telling me about this movie which is due to be released…
25 May 1553 – Lady Jane Grey Marries Guildford Dudley
On this day in history, 25th May 15531, a triple wedding took place at Durham House, the London residence of…
19 May 1554 – Elizabeth Released from the Tower of London
On this day in history, 19th May 1554, the 18th anniversary of her mother Anne Boleyn’s execution at the Tower…
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…
Congratulations to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his bride Catherine Middleton on their Wedding Day!
Today, the 29th April 2011, we celebrate the wedding of Prince William, who has just been made Duke of Cambridge,…
28 April 1603 – Funeral of Elizabeth I
I apologise for not writing a new article on today, the anniversary of Elizabeth I’s funeral in 1603, but I…
24 April 1558 – Mary Queen of Scots Marries the Dauphin
On this day in history, Mary Queen of Scots married Francis, the Dauphin of France, at Notre Dame Cathedral in…
A Video to Celebrate William Shakespeare’s Birthday!
Enjoy this video of bloggers from around the world commemorating and celebrating the work of the Bard, William Shakespeare as…
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare and RIP
Today is the day that traditionally marks the birth of the Bard, William Shakespeare, that famous Elizabethan playwright and actor…
Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard – April 1587
On the 19th April 1587 Sir Francis Drake entered the harbour of Cadiz on the Spanish coast and led a…
Baptism of Guy Fawkes – 16 April 1570
It is not known exactly what date Guy Fawkes was born, possibly the 13th April 1570, but he was baptised…
Death of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell – 14 April 1578
On this day in history, 14th April 1578, James Hepburn, 1st Duke of Orkney and 4th Earl of Bothwell, died…
