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The Stuart period began in 1603 with the death of Queen Elizabeth I and the accession of King James I. There was a break in the middle but the Stuarts were restored to the throne in 1660. There was a break in the middle but the Stuarts were restored to the throne in 1660.
The Stuart period in London began with the reign of James VI and I in 1603 and ended with the death of Queen Anne in 1714. London grew massively in population during this period, from about 200,000 in 1600 to over 575,000 by 1700, and in physical size, sprawling outside its city walls to encompass previously outlying districts such as Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, and Westminster.
The Stuart Restoration was the reinstatement in May 1660 of the Stuart monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland. It replaced the Commonwealth of England , established in January 1649 after the execution of Charles I , with his son Charles II .
30 January – Coastal flooding around Britain, probably a storm surge, including Bristol Channel floods in which a massive wave sweeps along the Bristol Channel, killing an estimated 2,000 people, with 200 square miles (518 km 2) of farmland inundated. [30] [31] [32] late April – Start of Midland Revolt against land enclosures. [1]
Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in science and science-fiction. The microscope as refined by Robert Hook and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek allowed the microscopic world to be viewed in detail. The diving bell as refined by Edmund Halley allowed the investigation of the depths of the ocean.
People of the Stuart period in the Kingdom of England — when ruled by the House of Stuart (1603−1714). Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.
The series creator also hinted at Eliza’s future, saying, “We will miss our Duke but there is so much in store for Eliza — new crimes, new friends, new foes and new romance.
Early modern Britain is the history of the island of Great Britain roughly corresponding to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Major historical events in early modern British history include numerous wars, especially with France, along with the English Renaissance, the English Reformation and Scottish Reformation, the English Civil War, the Restoration of Charles II, the Glorious Revolution ...