As today is the anniversary of the death of eighty-two year-old Blanche Parry, chief Gentlewoman of the Privy Chamber, on 12 February 1590, I thought I would share an article written by Sarah Rochel back in 2009 for The Elizabeth Files.
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Blanche Parry
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Video – Elizabeth I’s Coronation Procession and The Quenes Maiesties Passage
Claire talks about Richard Tottel’s pamphlet on Elizabeth I’s coronation procession.
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Elizabeth I’s Coronation Procession – Primary Source Accounts
The primary sources for Elizabeth I’s coronation procession on 14th January 1559.
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The Elizabeth I Peace Portrait and the Little Dog
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Elizabeth I – Born on this day in 1533
Happy 481st birthday to Queen Elizabeth I who was born at 3pm on 7th September 1533. She was, of course, the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
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Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth
Claire talks about the strange relationship between Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth I, when she was a teenager. Strange things happened … or did they?
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Elizabeth I Quiz
Have fun with this 12 question quiz on the iconic Tudor queen Elizabeth I.
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Elizabeth I Books
A list of recommended biographies and books on Elizabeth I.
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