She became queen aged just 25 after the death of her brother Edward VI and sister Mary I. The 16th century witnessed more religious change than ever before and Elizabeth’s main priority was to ...

In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to re-establish Catholicism in England and viewed the Protestant Elizabeth as a direct threat. Elizabeth was briefly ...

Queen Elizabeth I knew she needed to be taken seriously as a woman on the throne, but to do so in 16th-century England was no easy task. She knew that her subjects would have preferred a male ...

Jules Hudson has made an unexpected discovery. Taking to Instagram, the Escape to the Country star revealed a major find, ...

Rare historic items from the Battle of Trafalgar and key moments in royal history are going under the hammer in Wiltshire. In celebration of its first birthday, RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett ...

This year marks 120 years since Queen Elizabeth's birth and the photo is estimated to sell for at least £1,000. Your Community, Your News Subscribe to Swindon Advertiser now for either 50% off for a ...