12 Most Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth I
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You probably remember learning about Queen Elizabeth I in school. She came to power in 1558 and was one of England’s greatest monarchs. We all know about her accomplishments as a ruler, but what about the stuff they don’t teach you in school? Have you ever heard, for example, that she cussed like a sailor? Yes, she was the Good Queen Bess, and yet she didn’t really care what came out of her mouth!
Another amazing fact is that she supposedly had over 2,000 pairs of gloves. Her wardrobe was immense, and she never wore the same clothes twice. Interested? Learn more surprising facts about this outstanding woman!
The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I
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For years, an incredibly rare Tudor treasure lay tucked away in a church in the rural hamlet of Bacton. This altar cloth has long been associated with Elizabeth I through Blanche Parry, her long time servant who was born in Bacton. Now, new research has uncovered that this is in fact part of a dress worn by someone of the highest nobility at the Elizabethan court. Evidence points directly to the wardrobe of Elizabeth I, making it the only known surviving example of Elizabeth's clothing.
See the Lost Dress of Elizabeth I in a new exhibition at Hampton Court Palace from 12 October 2019 - 23 February 2020: bit.ly/TheLostDress
Conservation of the Bacton Altar Cloth has been generously supported by: The Leche Trust; Lord Barnby's Foundation; The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers; and, The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers.