The Interregnum period in Britain (1649 – 1660) can be hard to research. However times didn’t change that quickly in the seventeenth century. Examples from the Civil Wars and early Restoration periods can be useful too.
Here are some great links to seventeenth century evidence and other resource suggestions:
Princess Mary Stuart – Charles II’s sister
William, Prince of Orange – Mary’s son and Charles II’s nephew
The National Portrait Gallery, London – every time I’m in London, I try to spend some time in The English Civil War room.
Female spies or ‘she-intelligencers’ – more on this academic project by Dr Akkerman
Link to where to buy Invisible Agents – women and espionage in 17th century Britain by Dr Akkerman
Everyday 17th century life
Vagabond dictionary – the language of thieves and cut-throats
The Sealed Knot events – these often have a Living History camp of followers who are really helpful. A big thank you to the surgeons who checked over one of my scenes for inaccuracies.
Coaching Inns in seventeenth century England by Deborah Swift
My Cavalier uniform – Sealed Knot re-enacter Thomas Zugic
The History of London by Walter Besant – Project Gutenberg
Historical fiction authors
Sandra Gullard – Louis XIV fiction
Hoydens and Firebrands – Roaring Ladies Who Write About The Seventeenth Century
Fun and Inspiration
Recycled Movie Costumes – Stuart and Georgian
The Historical Fashion Resource – as recommended by website reader Mia in Colorado
Audley End House and Gardens, near Saffron Walden
Pavillon Henri IV – hotel in Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris
Have a great suggestion?
Then please leave a comment.