Elizabeth Tudor was crowned Queen of England on January 15, 1559 – the day John Dee had determined was the most auspicious of the entire year. In case you are having trouble placing the name ...

Her first step towards achieving this was through her coronation, which took place in London on 15 January 1559. Elizabeth was determined to create a strong initial impression and as a result the ...

This one was made in 1559 and belonged to Queen Elizabeth I. It may have been a gift from her favourite courtier, Sir Robert Dudley. Its size and magnificent appearance show how such mathematical ...

The Elizabethan Religious Settlement of 1559 was meant to provide religious stability to Wales and England, and to a considerable extent it did so in the 1560s. Elizabeth had been shocked by the ...