The most festive time of the year was the twelve days of Christmas. Of course, the greatest celebration was at the Tudor court, but homes across England – rich and poor – celebrated as best they could. The King, as well as wealthy noblemen, had a Lord of Misrule. (Also, villages and cities had an […]
Tudor Population Figures & Facts
This page features a population chart & list of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seals during each Tudor reign; it also explains the duties of those offices. Total Population in Tudor England includes England & Wales 1524…..2.3 million 1541…..2.7 million 1550…..2.9 million 1569…..3.2 million 1599…..4.0 million in 1520, 6% of the population […]