Francis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis Drake. Termed a 'voyage of discovery', it was in effect an ambitious covert raiding voyage and the start of England's challenge to the global domination of Spain and Portugal.
Sir Francis Drake by Jodocus Hondius
A replica of the Golden Hind moored at Tower Pier in 1974. This view wouldn't have changed much since Drake's time.
Scene depicting Francis Drake meeting Native Americans in South America by Theodor de Bry
Trial of Thomas Doughty – he would later be executed at San Julian
Christopher Hatton
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Sir Christopher Hatton KG was an English politician, Lord Chancellor of England and a favourite of Elizabeth I of England. He was one of the judges who found Mary, Queen of Scots guilty of treason.
Sir Christopher Hatton as Lord Chancellor
Christopher Hatton as Lord Chancellor with his seal on the table by his side, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1588–1591
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire. Relatively unchanged.