⚔️ As the Spanish Armada looms, one woman must summon courage, loyalty, and love to defend her home—and her heart.

Step into the Elizabethan era with Mistress of Dartington Hall by Rosemary Griggs — a sweeping tale of resilience, passion, and the power of women who shaped history. 🌹

📜 Read the Guest Post here:
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#OTD in Tudor history, 7th October 1589, William Hawkins, died.
He's not as famous as his brother, Sir John Hawkins, but let me tell you more about this merchant, sea captain and three-time mayor of Plymouth...
https://www.tudorsociety.com/tudor-sea-captain-william-hawkins/
#williamhawkins #spanisharmada #onthisday
Tudor sea-captain William Hawkins - The Tudor Society

On this day in Tudor history, 7th October 1589, William Hawkins, died. He's not as famous as his brother, Sir John Hawkins, but let me tell you more about this merchant, sea captain and three-time mayor of Plymouth...

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#OTD in 1588, the Spanish Armada was scattered by what England saw as divine intervention, "the Protestant Wind"...
https://bit.ly/45cVNQb
#SpanishArmada #ElizabethI #TudorHistory
The Spanish Armada and the Protestant Wind - The Tudor Society

On this day in Tudor history, 30th July 1588, the once-mighty Spanish Armada, already damaged by the Battle of Gravelines, was scattered and driven northwards by violent storms. Many in England saw it as divine intervention — a “Protestant Wind” sent by God to defend the realm.

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Dutch ingenuity during the siege of Antwerp shattered Spanish morale, paving the way for the Armada's defeat in 1588. Fireships, Hellburners & illusion played a key role...
https://bit.ly/3XtcFza
Guest article by Loretta Goldberg

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Innovation and Panic at the Siege of Antwerp 1584-5 by Loretta Goldberg - The Tudor Society

Thank you to Loretta Goldberg, author of The Reversible Mask: An Elizabethan Spy Novel for joining us today and sharing this excellent guest article on the Siege of Antwerp. During World War II, Sir Winston Churchill said, "In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies." Illusion was a tactic used in 1944 to deceive the Nazis about where the allies would land; many historians believe that the Normandy beachhead held because of the deception. 336 years earlier, in 1588, England faced invasion by Spain with its Armada of 120 ships and 20,000 troops that were meant to be supplemented by comparable forces from Spain’s soldiers and barges in the Netherlands (known as the Army of Flanders.) Illusion then also saved England.

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Spanish Battleship Alfonso XIII - Destination's Journey

Alfonso XIII was the second ship of the España-class of battleships of the Spanish Navy. Completed in 1915 and sunk in 1937 by a mine

Destination's Journey
Spanish Battleship España - Destination's Journey

España was a dreadnought battleship of the Spanish Navy. She ran aground 26 August 1923, during the Rif War while bombarding rebel positions.

Destination's Journey

I just learned that after many centuries, the Spanish Armada 🇪🇸 finally invaded London and sailed up the River Thames 🇬🇧. 🚢😂

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/09/26/spanish-armada-galleon-sails-into-london-400-years-late

#SpanishArmada #GaleónAndalucía #London

Spanish galleon sails in London 400 years after the Great Armada

The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world.

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Congratulations to Spain on their Euro Cup! Huge credit to Coach Luis de la Fuente for transforming the Spanish team into champions. His impact on the team's journey to glory is undeniable.Also not forgetting their victory over England in the last Fifa Women's World Cup .
#SpanishArmada #uefa2024 #UEFAEuro2024 #Spain #luisdelafuente
The Black Irish Spanish Armada Myth

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The History Blog » Blog Archive » Red ink added to Armada maps in 19th c.
http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/66142

They look integral and original, but all of the red accents — ships on fire, city markers, compass points — were added in the late 19th century to enhance the maps’ salability.

#History #Maps #SpanishArmada