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Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 7. The Particularities of the Country of Virginia

(7 of 18) How was life for the first British settlers in Virginia?

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 6. Roanoake: This Paradise of the World

On the second of Raleigh’s journeys, what do the English find when they reach Roanoake? This episode also covers a brief account of a third voyage to the colony around a year later. What state is the colony in, around a year later?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1924 & 1929-1935: Ramsay MacDonald

Who was the first Labour Party prime minister? Why were words such as 'turncoat' used against him? Find out about 39th prime minister Ramsay MacDonald, who was in office between the two world wars.

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 5. The Spanish in the Caribbean

(5 of 18) The second of Raleigh's Virginia voyages of the 1580s was headed by Sir Richard Greenville. Before reaching the North American continent, the ships passed through the Spanish Caribbean. How did the Spanish in the 1580s react to the English in the Caribbean?

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 4. The Warring Kings of Virginia

(4 of 18) During the first voyage by the English to Virginia, how do they describe the area of Roanoake?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1894-1895: Archibald Primrose

Who was prime minister in the late Victorian era? Archibald Primrose was one of three prime minister in the 1890s, but he lasted for just a year, until it became obvious how unsuited to the job he was. Find out about how this aristocrat, who seemed destined to become premier, then flopped badly when he reached the top job.

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 3. The Hospitable People of Virginia

(3 of 18) Long History's second document of the series Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia continues. The English have reached Virginia and met with the King’s brother. They go back to his town. How was the first visit of the English to a Virginian town in the 1580s?

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 2. A King of Virginia’s Brother

(2 of 18) This is the first section of a source document about Sir Walter Raleigh and the early Virginia settlements. This document, which looks at the first voyage by the English to settle Virginia, is part of our 18-part series covering seven source documents. What was the first ever meeting like between the English and the people of Virginia? 

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1957-1963: Harold Macmillan

Who was the prime minister as the 1950s turned into the 1960s? Find out about Harold Macmillan, drafted into the top spot after the disastrous Suez Crisis.

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 1. Elizabeth I Grants Raleigh the Right to Settle Virginia

(1 of 18) Our series on Walter Raleigh and Virginia starts here. In 18 parts we cover seven historic documents about the earliest British attempts to settle North America.
This first episode covers Elizabeth I's official document giving Raleigh the right to settle Virginia.
The documents in this series:
1: Elizabeth grants permission
2: Voyage 1 to Virginia in 3 episodes
3: Voyage 2 in 2 episodes
4: Voyage 3 in 1 episode
5: Eleven months in Virginia, in 6 episodes
6: Voyages 4 in 3 episodes
7: Voyage 5 in 3 episodes
What did the official document say that gave Sir Walter Raleigh the ability to explore and settle Virginia? Listen to Queen Elizabeth’s words in this episode, and follow Long History for further episodes about the early colonisation of Virginia.