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In the news1594
1594 water engine and wheat crisis
In 1594, a failed attempt was made to supply London with water using a horse-powered engine, and wheat prices reached 3 pounds 4 shillings per quarter due to wet weather.
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
Stirling Castle, 19 Feb 1594 – St James's Palace, 6 Nov 1612
10 facts3 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born19 Feb 1594, Stirling CastleRecords disagree1 source
- Died6 Nov 1612, St James's PalaceRecords disagree1 source
A life in time
19 Feb 1594
Born in Stirling Castle
6 Nov 1612
Dies in St James's Palace, aged 18
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Stirling Castle.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1590s · Henry is born in Stirling Castle
Getting around
Walking and traveling in groups
Ordinary people frequently traveled on foot, covering an average of 15 to 20 miles a day in good conditions. For added safety against highwaymen, travelers often rode in armed groups.
In the news1592–1593
1592-1593 London plague outbreak
A major plague outbreak between 1592 and 1593 caused over 19,000 deaths in London, leading to the closure of theaters.
Daily life
The arrival of the humble chimney
Ordinary people began using chimneys in their homes during this period, which allowed buildings to grow upwards and enabled heating in multiple rooms instead of just the main hall.
What people wore
Essential Linen Undergarments
In Elizabethan England, linen shifts or smocks worn next to the skin were essential everyday undergarments for all people, serving as a washable barrier to protect outer clothing from sweat and grease.
Music
Popular Lute and Virginal Instruments
The lute was the most popular instrument of the Elizabethan age, played by nobles and expected to be mastered by all gentlemen. The virginals, a type of harpsichord, was another favorite solo instrument, and it was commonly used by Queen Elizabeth I herself.
At the table
Pottage as a Staple Dish
Pottage, a thick soup made of vegetables, cereals, pulses, and occasionally meat, served as the primary daily dish for many ordinary families.