In the cut-throat world of the Elizabethan court, Sir Christopher Hatton (1540-1591) became one of Elizabeth I’s favourites. After catching her eye in 1561, Hatton was quickly promoted to the Privy Council, making a significant impact on Elizabeth’s complex religious policy. However, Hatton has often been overshadowed by such Tudor heavyweights as Robert Dudley, William Cecil … Continued
In 1628, a Dutch East India flagship called Batavia belonging to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) set sail from the Netherlands, never to reach her destination. Eight months into the voyage, on 4 June 1629, the ship was wrecked on the Houtman Abrolhos, a small chain of islands off the coast of Western Australia. What … Continued
Pirates made use of a wide variety of weapons during the ‘Golden Age of Piracy’, a period between the mid 17th century and early 18th century. During this time, outlaws on the high seas targeted valuable cargoes and vulnerable settlements while wielding cutlasses, throwing stink-pots and firing an assortment of gunpowder weaponry. Though maritime piracy … Continued
On this special three-day tour, glimpse into the lavish homes and dramatic lives of the Royal Family. You will enjoy visits to the Real Vaults at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court and the Tower of London.
Joining you will be respected Royal biographer Robert Hardman, who will present an exclusive talk on the workings of the modern Royal family.
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