Robert Dudley in 1576. Miniature by Nicholas Hilliard.
An exhibition on the life and legacy of Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester will take place at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum from 25 June-18 September.
The major events covered include:
The visits of the queen to Robert and his brother Ambrose (the Earl of Warwick) at Warwick Castle in 1572 and to Robert at Kenilworth Castle in 1575. Both visits were celebrated with lavish entertainments, particularly the 19 days of ‘Princelye Pleasures’ at Kenilworth, which involved water pageants, fireworks, plays, dancing and sports.
This sounds like a really interesting exhibition!
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