Elizabethan England A background
Queen Elizabeth I Reigned from 1558-1603 Changed England from Catholic to Protestant Never married Idealized after her death She never married despite needing an heir – no one really knows why. She had many suitors. When she first died, not too many people were upset, but when the government took a down turn, people started looking at her reign as the golden age
Education and Career Grammar school available to middle class Invention of printing means books were more widespread Apprenticeship and trade opportunities for men Wealthy merchant class up and coming
The Theatre Shakespeare – playwright, poet, actor The Globe Theatre – Shakespeare’s theatre Married with 3 children Political commentary Comedy, history, tragedy – his plays
Pastimes Tennis Lawn bowling Badminton Hunting Attending the theatre Embroidery Many others still common today Such as visiting friends, sitting for portraits, playing cards, drinking, studying, writing poetry…
Women wore… Layers of underclothes including: Stockings A stomacher A petticoat A forepart Top layers which included: A gown Separate sleeves A cloak A hat
Men wore… Underclothes: Top layers which included: A shirt Stockings A corset Top layers which included: A doublet Separate sleeves Breeches A ruff
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