5 February – Elizabeth was under investigation and the birth of Sir Henry Brooke
On this day in Tudor history, 5th February 1549, in the reign of King Edward VI, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth,…
Elizabeth I
23 January – Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange and the death of Ferdinand II
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd January 1571, after dining with its founder, Sir Thomas Gresham, Queen…
31 December – The Gunner and a bishop who angered Queen Elizabeth I
On this day in Tudor history, 31st December 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII, Sir William Skeffington,…
23 December – Elizabeth I moves to a property her mother knew well and the burial of Nicholas Undall
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd December 1558, just over a month after her accession, England’s new…
2 December – Elizabeth I finally agreed to sentence Mary, Queen of Scots; to death and Henry Howard was arrested
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd December 1586, following a joint petition from the Houses of Lords…
30 October – Elizabeth I’s refusal to renew Robert Devereux and the coronation of Henry VII
On this day in Tudor history, 30th October 1600, Queen Elizabeth I refused to renew Robert Devereux, 2nd…
29 October – Henry VIII’s farewell to Francis I of France and the execution of Sir Walter Ralegh
On this day in Tudor history, 29th October 1532, King Henry VIII bid farewell to his “loving brother”,…