George Clifford – Tales of Bravery and Piracy

George Clifford, third earl of Cumberland, Queen Elizabeth I’s Champion, jousted in sumptuous tournaments held in her honour but the cost of maintaining his courtly position pushed him into piracy and privateering. Discover the career of George Clifford, the “Privateering Earl” and the harsh realities of Tudor politics and courtly life.   

Gillian Waters

• Day: Monday
• Start Date: 13 August 2018
• Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Course fee: £20

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