How was it to be in London during Queen Elizabeth I time

The city of London expanded fast during Elizabeth's reign. During this time many palaces were built.

Sadly ordinary people lived in crowded houses on narrow and stinky streets (because the people always threw out of the windows their "no 1's and 2's"). London was so dirty that people caught horrible diseases such as the Black Plague.

The River Thames, the main river that runs through London, was a very busy place with all kinds of boats sailing up and down.

There was only one bridge across the River Thames. The river had ginormous buildings along it.

Englands Queen Elizabeth I (the First)

Englands Queen Elizabeth I (the first) was born in 1533. Her father was King Henry VIII. Her mother was Anne Boleyn.

King Henry the VIII had 6 wives. Henry was angry with Anne Boleyn.

Henry Sent Elizabeth to live in London. Elizabeth lived with her brother Edward. Elizabeth's teachers gave Elizabeth lessons. Elizabeth worked hard and learned fast.

Elizabeth learned to dance, sing and play musical instruments.

Elizabeth's father, Henry VIII died in 1547. Edward was King Edward the VI. Edward was only 9 years old when he became king.

he became very sick and died. Elizabeth's sister, Mary became queen.

Mary's advisers told Mary that Elizabeth was plotting to overthrow her, Mary sent Elizabeth to the Tower of London.

Queen Elizabeth I liked to dress as well as she could. Elizabeth's clothes were the most magnificent. Elizabeth needed several servants to help her put on her underwear. Over her underwear Elizabeth wore a stiff wide skirt with abress over top.

Queen Elizabeth I received numerous foreign visitors. Elizabeth impressed her guests with ginormous feasts. the feasts begun with the most delicious meats. at the end the tables were completely covered in sweet cakes. The most grand guests were given the privilege of sitting with the monarch.