elizabeth part 4 Flashcards
when did MQS arrive in england
1568 May q
how old was MQS when she arrived in england
26
what could elizabeth do about mary?
- send her back to scotland
- offer refuge and help her regain throne
- keep her captive in England
when was MQS moved to sheffield
NOV 1570
why was george talbot, the earl of Shrewsbury a good captor x4
- the richest man in england
- moderate protestant, harsh but not too harsh
- his estates were in the midlands, so not near London or the sea or the north where there were more Catholics
- many estates with private roads so she could be moved about for security
how far away was the lodge from the castle
2 miles so she could go while the castle was being sweetened
how many armed guards were guarding mary after the st valentines day massacre
70
what was the quote from parliament from the son of the earl of shrewsbury
unless she can turn herself into a flea or a mouse e it is impossible for her to escape
how many acres was sheffield manor lodge
four acres
deer park
8 miles, containing 3000 deer
how was the lodge made for security - rebuilding
george talbot rebuilt it before her residence to have a TURRET HOUSE and a larger area for her staff
why was george talbot nice about the rebuilding
the ceiling plasterwork had thistles and marigolds to reflect MQS heritage
why was SML a prison - turret house
MQS wasnt allowed in the turret house as it had large windows which are a security risk
why was SML a prison but also luxury
the roof had uninterrupted views of Derby and Nottinghamshire
how mcuh did it cost to feed MQS per year
£3000, in comparison, a noble made £1500 per year
