Step back into a dangerous world of plots, espionage and treachery without stepping out of your front door. This digital tour takes you through our exhibition for a fresh and revealing look at the extraordinary relationship between cousins Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.

Over half an hour, curator Andrea Clarke leads you through letters and speeches, items of jewellery belonging to each queen, a wall-hanging embroidered by Mary during her imprisonment, and models of Elizabeth and Mary’s tomb effigies from Westminster Abbey, where the queens finally rest.  

Watch the tour now

You can buy your digital tour in our online Shop and watch at a time that suits you. Subtitled and audio described versions of the tour are included.    

British Library Members can watch the digital tour for free and an access link has been sent to your registered email address. Please contact members@bl.uk if you haven’t yet received your access link.

Sponsored by The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation.

With thanks to the John S Cohen Foundation, and all supporters who wish to remain anonymous.