The Elizabethans
Welcome to the Lincolnshire Archives ‘Elizabethans’ exhibition.
These web pages highlight only a few of the Elizabethan documents held at Lincolnshire Archives, ranging from lists of the personal possessions of a plague victim to orders from the queen.
By combining images of the documents with transcriptions in both original and modernised spelling, we hope to give you a view into life over 400 years ago. Use the links to find out more.
Expenses of Sir William Pelham on his journey to Ireland, 1579
Sir William Pelham was sent to Ireland by Elizabeth I to organise the defence of the Pale.
Orders From Elizabeth I, 1589
Lord Willoughby was sent by Elizabeth I to help the French King Henry IV against the Catholic League.
A Portrait of Elizabeth I, 1600
This portrait of Elizabeth I was taken from the initial letter of a document called a ‘Letters Patent’.
Glossary
A Glossary, or what do those old words mean?
Help with 16th century numbers and handwriting
Up to the 16th century most numbers in England were written as Roman numerals.
Elizabethan doodles
The clerk drew subjects including plants, animals, people and mythical beasts.
Probate Inventories
Probate inventories list personal possessions shortly after the death of their owner.
Inventories of Church Furniture 1565-6
Two inventories of church furniture have been reproduced on this site - the inventory for Grantham and the inventory for Horbling.
