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Published Date: November 17, 2012 Leave a Comment on 17 November 1558 – This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes
17 November 1558 – This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes
“This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes”. These are the words from Psalm 118 said to…

Published Date: November 17, 2011 6 Comments on 17th November 1558 – Elizabeth I Becomes Queen
17th November 1558 – Elizabeth I Becomes Queen
On this day in history, 17th November 1558, Mary I died after a reign of just five years and Elizabeth…

Published Date: January 15, 2011 14 Comments on The Coronation of Elizabeth I – 15th January 1559
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…

Published Date: November 23, 2010 1 Comment on Elizabeth I Travels to London
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…

Published Date: November 17, 2010 4 Comments on The Death of Mary I and the Accession of Elizabeth I
The Death of Mary I and the Accession of Elizabeth I
On the 16th November 1558, at around midnight, Mary I received the last rites. A few hours later, at 6am…