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The City of London, 1560. A map of Elizabethan London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-city-of-london-1560-a-map-of-elizabethan-london-image349588236.htmlRM2B8N3A4–The City of London, 1560. A map of Elizabethan London.
An old engraving of Paris Garden, Southwark, London, England, UK c 1600. The theatre is the Beargarden (or Bear Pit). It was used for bear-baiting, bull-baiting, and other 'entertainment' involving animals from the Elizabethan era to the English Restoration period. The Beargarden was a round or polygonal open structure, comparable to the theatres built in and around London from the mid-1500s. It was located in Bankside, across from the City of London on the south bank of the River Thames in Southwark. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-of-paris-garden-southwark-london-england-uk-c-1600-the-theatre-is-the-beargarden-or-bear-pit-it-was-used-for-bear-baiting-bull-baiting-and-other-entertainment-involving-animals-from-the-elizabethan-era-to-the-english-restoration-period-the-beargarden-was-a-round-or-polygonal-open-structure-comparable-to-the-theatres-built-in-and-around-london-from-the-mid-1500s-it-was-located-in-bankside-across-from-the-city-of-london-on-the-south-bank-of-the-river-thames-in-southwark-image365261480.htmlRM2C672MT–An old engraving of Paris Garden, Southwark, London, England, UK c 1600. The theatre is the Beargarden (or Bear Pit). It was used for bear-baiting, bull-baiting, and other 'entertainment' involving animals from the Elizabethan era to the English Restoration period. The Beargarden was a round or polygonal open structure, comparable to the theatres built in and around London from the mid-1500s. It was located in Bankside, across from the City of London on the south bank of the River Thames in Southwark.
City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-city-women-and-a-country-woman-in-elizabethan-england-1500s-hand-colored-26835278.htmlRMBFJCJP–City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut
An old engraving from the River Thames showing Durham House (or Durham Inn), Strand, London, England, UK in the 1500s. It was the London town house of the Bishop of Durham and its gardens descended to the River Thames. Anne Boleyn lived in Durham House in 1532 while Henry VIII courted her prior to their marriage in 1533. Henry granted Durham House to his daughter Lady Elizabeth (later queen). Upon her accession, Elizabeth kept possession of the residence until 1583, when she granted it to Sir Walter Raleigh. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-from-the-river-thames-showing-durham-house-or-durham-inn-strand-london-england-uk-in-the-1500s-it-was-the-london-town-house-of-the-bishop-of-durham-and-its-gardens-descended-to-the-river-thames-anne-boleyn-lived-in-durham-house-in-1532-while-henry-viii-courted-her-prior-to-their-marriage-in-1533-henry-granted-durham-house-to-his-daughter-lady-elizabeth-later-queen-upon-her-accession-elizabeth-kept-possession-of-the-residence-until-1583-when-she-granted-it-to-sir-walter-raleigh-image551644417.htmlRM2R1DG29–An old engraving from the River Thames showing Durham House (or Durham Inn), Strand, London, England, UK in the 1500s. It was the London town house of the Bishop of Durham and its gardens descended to the River Thames. Anne Boleyn lived in Durham House in 1532 while Henry VIII courted her prior to their marriage in 1533. Henry granted Durham House to his daughter Lady Elizabeth (later queen). Upon her accession, Elizabeth kept possession of the residence until 1583, when she granted it to Sir Walter Raleigh.
Suit of Armour. Suit of Elizabethan armour, made for the 3rd Earl of Worcester around 1570. Fully assembled the armour weighs 59kgs (130lbs), the heaviest armour in the world. On display in the Royal Armouries collection, White Tower, Tower of London, London, England, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-suit-of-armour-suit-of-elizabethan-armour-made-for-the-3rd-earl-of-136885734.htmlRMHXKK46–Suit of Armour. Suit of Elizabethan armour, made for the 3rd Earl of Worcester around 1570. Fully assembled the armour weighs 59kgs (130lbs), the heaviest armour in the world. On display in the Royal Armouries collection, White Tower, Tower of London, London, England, UK
Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603) at the Opening of Parliament. From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. By Robert Glover (1544-1588). From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/queen-elizabeth-1533-1603-at-the-opening-of-parliament-from-an-engraving-in-glovers-nobilitas-politica-et-civilis-1608-by-robert-glover-1544-1588-from-an-engraving-in-glovers-nobilitas-politica-et-civilis-1608-image247321087.htmlRMTAACFY–Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603) at the Opening of Parliament. From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. By Robert Glover (1544-1588). From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608.
An historic engraving showing the hexagonal stone built Globe Theatre, London, in Elizabethan times. It was built in 1599 by William Shakespeare's playing company, the 'Lord Chamberlain's Men', on land owned by Thomas Brend. The original theatre had been built of wood. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-historic-engraving-showing-the-hexagonal-stone-built-globe-theatre-london-in-elizabethan-times-it-was-built-in-1599-by-william-shakespeares-playing-company-the-lord-chamberlains-men-on-land-owned-by-thomas-brend-the-original-theatre-had-been-built-of-wood-image332941541.htmlRM2A9JP99–An historic engraving showing the hexagonal stone built Globe Theatre, London, in Elizabethan times. It was built in 1599 by William Shakespeare's playing company, the 'Lord Chamberlain's Men', on land owned by Thomas Brend. The original theatre had been built of wood.
Plan of part of the City of Westminster, taken from Agas' Map of London, Civitas Londinium, 1578. Possibly by Ralph Agas (c1540-1621). This view of the Thames also features Westminster Abbey and the original Palace of Westminster. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/plan-of-part-of-the-city-of-westminster-taken-from-agas-map-of-london-civitas-londinium-1578-possibly-by-ralph-agas-c1540-1621-this-view-of-the-thames-also-features-westminster-abbey-and-the-original-palace-of-westminster-image247321059.htmlRMTAACEY–Plan of part of the City of Westminster, taken from Agas' Map of London, Civitas Londinium, 1578. Possibly by Ralph Agas (c1540-1621). This view of the Thames also features Westminster Abbey and the original Palace of Westminster.
Historical statue of Queen Elizabeth I dating from 1586 on front facade of St Dunstan in the West church in Fleet Street City of London England UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/historical-statue-of-queen-elizabeth-i-dating-from-1586-on-front-facade-of-st-dunstan-in-the-west-church-in-fleet-street-city-of-london-england-uk-image353452176.htmlRM2BF13T0–Historical statue of Queen Elizabeth I dating from 1586 on front facade of St Dunstan in the West church in Fleet Street City of London England UK
Sir Edward Osborne portrait, 1530 –1591, was one of the principal merchants of London in the later sixteenth century, and Lord Mayor of London in 1583, illustration from c1900 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sir-edward-osborne-portrait-1530-1591-was-one-of-the-principal-merchants-of-london-in-the-later-sixteenth-century-and-lord-mayor-of-london-in-1583-illustration-from-c1900-image226912172.htmlRMR54MP4–Sir Edward Osborne portrait, 1530 –1591, was one of the principal merchants of London in the later sixteenth century, and Lord Mayor of London in 1583, illustration from c1900
The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, by Sir Philip Sidney, 1598. The Title page of the third edition of the Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1598. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-countess-of-pembrokes-arcadia-by-sir-philip-sidney-1598-the-title-page-of-the-third-edition-of-the-countess-of-pembrokes-arcadia-by-sir-philip-sidney-1554-1586-1598-image261851754.htmlRMW60AGA–The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, by Sir Philip Sidney, 1598. The Title page of the third edition of the Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), 1598.
A Queen's Ship in the Pool of London, the part of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and the original part of the Port of London. The river is shown teaming with boats of varying sizes including a number carrying the Royal Standard flag. Date: 1913 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-queens-ship-in-the-pool-of-london-the-part-of-the-river-thames-between-london-bridge-and-tower-bridge-and-the-original-part-of-the-port-of-london-the-river-is-shown-teaming-with-boats-of-varying-sizes-including-a-number-carrying-the-royal-standard-flag-date-1913-image501423925.htmlRM2M3NR99–A Queen's Ship in the Pool of London, the part of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and the original part of the Port of London. The river is shown teaming with boats of varying sizes including a number carrying the Royal Standard flag. Date: 1913
Costumes of the rich and noble in England, 1550 to 1580 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-costumes-of-the-rich-and-noble-in-england-1550-to-1580-84902490.htmlRFEX3HYP–Costumes of the rich and noble in England, 1550 to 1580
Title-page of William Shakespeare's 'Lucrece', 1594 quarto. Text reads: 'Lucrecue. London. Printed by Richard Field, for John Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-title-page-of-william-shakespeares-lucrece-1594-quarto-text-reads-83361838.htmlRMERHCTE–Title-page of William Shakespeare's 'Lucrece', 1594 quarto. Text reads: 'Lucrecue. London. Printed by Richard Field, for John
After the theft of a Hepworth statue for scrap value this statue of Edward Alleyn has been protected by an anti-theft system. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-after-the-theft-of-a-hepworth-statue-for-scrap-value-this-statue-of-41993198.htmlRMCC8XN2–After the theft of a Hepworth statue for scrap value this statue of Edward Alleyn has been protected by an anti-theft system.
Zizzi restaurant on Pinner High Street occupies the former premises of The Victory pub; a Tudor building which dates back to 1580. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-zizzi-restaurant-on-pinner-high-street-occupies-the-former-premises-169254341.htmlRMKRA5HW–Zizzi restaurant on Pinner High Street occupies the former premises of The Victory pub; a Tudor building which dates back to 1580.
Tower of London in Elizabethan England. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tower-of-london-in-elizabethan-england-hand-colored-halftone-of-an-26834820.htmlRMBFJC2C–Tower of London in Elizabethan England. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration
An old engraving from the River Thames showing Essex House, Strand, London, England, UK in the late 1500s. Essex House was a house that fronted the Strand in London. Originally called Leicester House, it was built around 1575 for Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, and was renamed Essex House after being inherited by his stepson, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, after Leicester's death in 1588. The main part of the house was demolished in the 1670s. Essex Street was built on part of the site. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-from-the-river-thames-showing-essex-house-strand-london-england-uk-in-the-late-1500s-essex-house-was-a-house-that-fronted-the-strand-in-london-originally-called-leicester-house-it-was-built-around-1575-for-robert-dudley-1st-earl-of-leicester-and-was-renamed-essex-house-after-being-inherited-by-his-stepson-robert-devereux-2nd-earl-of-essex-after-leicesters-death-in-1588-the-main-part-of-the-house-was-demolished-in-the-1670s-essex-street-was-built-on-part-of-the-site-image551644439.htmlRM2R1DG33–An old engraving from the River Thames showing Essex House, Strand, London, England, UK in the late 1500s. Essex House was a house that fronted the Strand in London. Originally called Leicester House, it was built around 1575 for Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, and was renamed Essex House after being inherited by his stepson, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, after Leicester's death in 1588. The main part of the house was demolished in the 1670s. Essex Street was built on part of the site.
English judges in their robes during Elizabeth's reign, 1500s. Color lithograph Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-english-judges-in-their-robes-during-elizabeths-reign-1500s-color-26835022.htmlRMBFJC9J–English judges in their robes during Elizabeth's reign, 1500s. Color lithograph
An old engraving from the River Thames showing the original Somerset Place (Somerset House), Strand, City of London, England, UK in the 1500s. In 1539, Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford obtained a grant of land here. When his nephew King Edward VI became king in 1547, Seymour became Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector. He built a palatial residence, one of the first English Renaissance homes. Somerset was executed in 1552. Somerset Place came into the possession of the Crown. The future Queen Elizabeth I, lived there in the 1550s. The original Somerset House was demolished in 1775. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-from-the-river-thames-showing-the-original-somerset-place-somerset-house-strand-city-of-london-england-uk-in-the-1500s-in-1539-edward-seymour-1st-earl-of-hertford-obtained-a-grant-of-land-here-when-his-nephew-king-edward-vi-became-king-in-1547-seymour-became-duke-of-somerset-and-lord-protector-he-built-a-palatial-residence-one-of-the-first-english-renaissance-homes-somerset-was-executed-in-1552-somerset-place-came-into-the-possession-of-the-crown-the-future-queen-elizabeth-i-lived-there-in-the-1550s-the-original-somerset-house-was-demolished-in-1775-image551644400.htmlRM2R1DG1M–An old engraving from the River Thames showing the original Somerset Place (Somerset House), Strand, City of London, England, UK in the 1500s. In 1539, Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford obtained a grant of land here. When his nephew King Edward VI became king in 1547, Seymour became Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector. He built a palatial residence, one of the first English Renaissance homes. Somerset was executed in 1552. Somerset Place came into the possession of the Crown. The future Queen Elizabeth I, lived there in the 1550s. The original Somerset House was demolished in 1775.
Globe Theatre at Southwark London where many Shakespeare plays were performed. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-globe-theatre-at-southwark-london-where-many-shakespeare-plays-were-17625795.htmlRMB0JWTK–Globe Theatre at Southwark London where many Shakespeare plays were performed. Hand-colored woodcut
An old engraving of old timbered houses in Butchers Row, Strand, London, England, UK c. 1600. Poor quality housing in close proximity to each other in narrow lanes led to unsanitary conditions and helped the spread of disease – here rubbish is piled up in the street (left). Overhanging upper stories (a jetty or jetties) meant the houses were really close to those across the street. Note the horizontal wooded props used to stabilise the buildings and help prevent collapse. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-of-old-timbered-houses-in-butchers-row-strand-london-england-uk-c-1600-poor-quality-housing-in-close-proximity-to-each-other-in-narrow-lanes-led-to-unsanitary-conditions-and-helped-the-spread-of-disease-here-rubbish-is-piled-up-in-the-street-left-overhanging-upper-stories-a-jetty-or-jetties-meant-the-houses-were-really-close-to-those-across-the-street-note-the-horizontal-wooded-props-used-to-stabilise-the-buildings-and-help-prevent-collapse-image551644580.htmlRM2R1DG84–An old engraving of old timbered houses in Butchers Row, Strand, London, England, UK c. 1600. Poor quality housing in close proximity to each other in narrow lanes led to unsanitary conditions and helped the spread of disease – here rubbish is piled up in the street (left). Overhanging upper stories (a jetty or jetties) meant the houses were really close to those across the street. Note the horizontal wooded props used to stabilise the buildings and help prevent collapse.
Two Peers, in their robes, and a halberdier during Elizabeth's reign, 1500s. Color lithograph Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-two-peers-in-their-robes-and-a-halberdier-during-elizabeths-reign-26815178.htmlRMBFHF0X–Two Peers, in their robes, and a halberdier during Elizabeth's reign, 1500s. Color lithograph
An old engraving of the Holbein Gate, Whitehall, Westminster, England, UK c. 1550. This massive gateway was constructed in 1531–2 in the English Gothic style. The Holbein Gate (also known as the King's Gate or the Cockpit Gate) and Westminster Gate were constructed by Henry VIII to connect parts of the Tudor Palace of Whitehall. The gateway was one of two substantial parts of the Palace to survive a catastrophic fire in January 1698. It was demolished in 1759. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-of-the-holbein-gate-whitehall-westminster-england-uk-c-1550-this-massive-gateway-was-constructed-in-15312-in-the-english-gothic-style-the-holbein-gate-also-known-as-the-kings-gate-or-the-cockpit-gate-and-westminster-gate-were-constructed-by-henry-viii-to-connect-parts-of-the-tudor-palace-of-whitehall-the-gateway-was-one-of-two-substantial-parts-of-the-palace-to-survive-a-catastrophic-fire-in-january-1698-it-was-demolished-in-1759-image551644392.htmlRM2R1DG1C–An old engraving of the Holbein Gate, Whitehall, Westminster, England, UK c. 1550. This massive gateway was constructed in 1531–2 in the English Gothic style. The Holbein Gate (also known as the King's Gate or the Cockpit Gate) and Westminster Gate were constructed by Henry VIII to connect parts of the Tudor Palace of Whitehall. The gateway was one of two substantial parts of the Palace to survive a catastrophic fire in January 1698. It was demolished in 1759.
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/theatrical-performance-in-the-days-of-shakespeare-hand-colored-woodcut-image6549437.htmlRMA64XKE–Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut
An old engraving of Gog and Magog c. 1600. Mythical giants Gog and Magog, appear in the Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament as the invader of Israel, evil forces opposed to the people of God. Although biblical references to Gog and Magog (also known as Corinaeus and Gogmagog) are few, they assumed an important place in early literature and medieval legend. These engravings are based on their wooden, statues in London’s Guildhall. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-of-gog-and-magog-c-1600-mythical-giants-gog-and-magog-appear-in-the-hebrew-bible-and-in-the-new-testament-as-the-invader-of-israel-evil-forces-opposed-to-the-people-of-god-although-biblical-references-to-gog-and-magog-also-known-as-corinaeus-and-gogmagog-are-few-they-assumed-an-important-place-in-early-literature-and-medieval-legend-these-engravings-are-based-on-their-wooden-statues-in-londons-guildhall-image551644572.htmlRM2R1DG7T–An old engraving of Gog and Magog c. 1600. Mythical giants Gog and Magog, appear in the Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament as the invader of Israel, evil forces opposed to the people of God. Although biblical references to Gog and Magog (also known as Corinaeus and Gogmagog) are few, they assumed an important place in early literature and medieval legend. These engravings are based on their wooden, statues in London’s Guildhall.
Lady of the court and a country woman during the reign of Elizabeth I, 1572. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lady-of-the-court-and-a-country-woman-during-the-reign-of-elizabeth-26834914.htmlRMBFJC5P–Lady of the court and a country woman during the reign of Elizabeth I, 1572. Hand-colored woodcut
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