Box made for Robert Dudley
1579
Sweets in precious boxes were popular New Years gifts at court.

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10th October 1588
The funeral of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester took place, he was laid to rest in the Beauchamp Chapel of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.

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15th April 1599
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was sworn in as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

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