Monthly Archives: October 2013

Sir Walter Raleigh’s crescent moon compliment to Elizabeth I revealed

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Please click here for an article from the Guardian explaining how Sir Walter Raleigh used messages in portraits to show his loyalty to the Queen. They can be found in the Elizabeth I and her people exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery discussed … Continue reading →

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Enrichment opportunity – Elizabeth and her people – Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mr Kydd

The National Portrait Gallery in London is running an exhibition entitled Elizabeth I and her people this Autumn. In their words the aim is to explore “the story of the Elizabethans from the Queen, the nobility and gentry to the many other talented … Continue reading →

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Unit One – voting exercise

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Year Twelve. In the next week or so you will finish studying the content of Unit One – What was the most serious problem that Elizabeth faced at the start of her reign ? You will then of course face … Continue reading →

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