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Brixham is lovely and quaint little fishing village in the county of Devon in the South West of England. The town of Brixham spans several hills around the main harbour—which remains as an important economic center of Brixham. Fishing and Tourism are certainly the town’s two main economic sources. This is great news for visitors, as it means that there is no shortage of things to do if you’re visiting for short while. In the summer, there are festivals around town such as the Cowtown Conjunto Festival

England flourished in the 16th and early 17th century with the way Queen Elizabeth ruled her prosperous nation. With people reading more than ever, literacy expanded during her reign and books became close to commonplace. Queen Elizabeth attempted to reduce crime by using harsh punishments and public humiliation, while at the same time she tried closing her country’s religious differences. Despite many saying her social class structure was rigid, many people could break free and become rich anyways

The widely popular podcast, Stuff You Should Know, often abbreviated as SYSK, is a free, award winning podcast and video series published by the How Stuff Works website. The podcast has been a hit ever since its release and has been constantly ranking amongst the top of all podcast rankings. The premise of the podcast is essentially to inform the listeners about the further nuanced details about activities many people engage in on a daily basis. The podcast airs every Tuesday and Thursday, educating

The determined female monarch, Queen Elizabeth I, was known for creating a cultural of love in England during her reign. Her love for her people and devotion to their protection was symbolized by her commitment to remain chaste throughout her life. In return, she was said to be well liked by her people. This relationship of love between Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers provides for a unique power balance in Elizabethan courts and intertwines with the popular practice of writing love sonnets in

Music During The Elizabethan Era During the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First (1558-1603), English art and culture reached a high point known as the top of the English renaissance. Elizabethan music experienced a change in popularity from sacred to non religious music and the rise of instrumental music. Experienced musicians were hired by the Church of England, the wealthy, and rising middle-class. Queen Elizabeth I greatly enjoyed music and played the lute and virginal herself. She also believed

Although there were many issues and problems that occurred during her reign, Queen Elizabeth I successfully addressed and responded to many of the social, political, and educational issues of her time. The Queen reacted to many different situations in a strict manner in order to strengthen and rebuild England. Elizabeth worked to spread literature, prevent crime, and expand the art of the theater. As she strove to solve issues, Queen Elizabeth led England to a long period of growth and prosperity

At the start of the attack, the Spanish Armada made way towards England, but word traveled fast about their location. When Spain’s Armada came into view, there were men off of the coast of England and Wales ready to make haste to give word of where the Spanish are. In order to spread word of the arrival, the men lit beacons that sent word to other positions until it finally reached the Queen (Sharnette). Due to the help also from spies, Queen Elizabeth was able to have inside information about the

and allowed them to monopolized resources. In 1600, the famous East India Company founded under Queen Elizabeth’s directed. According to the website “Famous Elizabethan Pirates,” She supported John Hawkins and his slave trade, also supported Francis Drake and his pirate fleets to profiteer. Under her support, these famous pirates not only struck the maritime trade of Spain, but also completed the capitalist primitive accumulation of the Great Britain. Queen Elizabeth proudly called them: “My sea dogs

The Elizabethan Era was a time of many changes and developments in English Poetry and Literature. It took place from 1558-1603. The Elizabethan Era was named after Queen Elizabeth the First. Many people believed that she was the representation of God here on Earth. This era is also known as the “Golden Age” in English history. In the Elizabethan Era there were many changes in fashion. There was very extravagant styled clothing. Women often wore padding to emphasize their shoulders and waist. The

Niles Hawkins TTUISD English 2B 17 August 2015 Sir Francis Drake Sir Francis Drake was known as a hero to England, a pirate to Spain and an explorer to the world. His accomplishments influenced the world and pushed England to a high power while defeating the Spaniards, making his voyages unforgettable in history. "El Draque" or "The Dragon" the Spanish named this English chief of naval operations out of trepidation. Sir Francis Drake was conceived at Crownsdale, in the area of Tavistock, Devon