Tag Archives: Earl of Arundel

Living on The Strand

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Christine Hartweg

The Elizabethan aristocracy, when in London, resided on the Strand. If you could afford to live in one of the former bishop’s palaces between the street called The Strand and the bank of the Thames (and rebuild them) you had … Continue reading →

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A Grand Conspiracy in 1553? – Grants

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Christine Hartweg

Money is probably the best evidence for a conspiracy in 1553. The “cash flow” does not only tell us that there was a plot, but also when it took place. In May, but mostly in June 1553, a lot of … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Princes

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Christine Hartweg

All principal residences of the Earl of Leicester boasted so-called long or great galleries, and all contained collections of paintings – early examples of the picture galleries which became so fashionable in the early 1600s. Whether at Leicester House on … Continue reading →

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Arundel and Leicester

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Christine Hartweg

The queen was 25 years old and unmarried. Henry Fitzalan, twice a widower, fancied himself in the role of consort; of ancient nobility, he certainly possessed the right house to accommodate Elizabeth and her court. Nonsuch Palace, built by Henry … Continue reading →

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Arundel and Northumberland

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Christine Hartweg

Revenge. Revenge and liberty were on the mind of Henry Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel, when he addressed his fellow councillors at dinner on 19 July 1553. Having left the Tower under a pretext, the group had decided to leave … Continue reading →

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Andrew Dudley’s Rich Apparel

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Christine Hartweg

In January 1550 John Dudley, Earl of Warwick was consolidating his position after a recent plot to arrest him by conservative earls, who “some imagineth that they went about the subversion of religion”. To all parties concerned it was clear … Continue reading →

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A Rare Glimpse of the Servant

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Christine Hartweg

On 13 July 1553 John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland had resolved to lead troops against Mary Tudor, who was assembling her supporters in East Anglia to fight for the throne. Northumberland was handed the commission “for his lieutenantship of the … Continue reading →

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