Learn about the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots from her upbringing as a future queen to her imprisonment at the hands of Queen Elizabeth.

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The Queen Mary 2 is a massive luxury liner, five times longer than its predecessor, with a weight three times that of the Titanic. It boasts numerous amenities, including 15 restaurants, a theater, a cinema, a casino, an art gallery, and...

1929 - The Cunard Line begins construction on a super ocean liner named Job 534. After the depression causes more than two years of delay, Job #534 is finally completed and named the Queen Mary by her Majesty Queen Mary. 1936 - She...

In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy, the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately...

The history behind the Queen Mary and discussion about its haunted past

Frances, Jane's mother was cousins with Princess Mary and they had always been close. Hoping this relationship would work in her favor, Frances pleads for Mary to forgive the Greys, claiming the Duke of Northumberland had poisoned them...

Due to their family connection and Jane's young age, Queen Mary reiterates her intent to pardon Jane as she goes on trial and is sentenced to be burned at the stake. The Grey family chases all leads to help Jane's cause. Henry Grey even...

This video delves into the aftermath of the execution of Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guilford Dudley. It follows the story of Lady Jane's family, specifically her sisters Katherine and Mary, as they navigate the consequences of their...

Jane may have only been queen for a few days, but she was about to become a legend amongst the Protestants of England. Jane, her husband, and her mother-in-law languished in prisons around London as they waited for Mary to arrive and...

The young Lady Jane and Lord Guildford are beheaded. Mary attempts to convert Jane to Catholicism before hear death, but Jane refuses. Her deep and outspoken commitment to her protestant faith preserved Jane's legacy as a martyr for...

During the mid-1500s, England was caught in a theological battle between Protestants and Catholics. While Jane and the Greys were dependant on the Catholic Queen Mary to spare their lives, they were simultaneously plotting to preserve...

The video provides a detailed account of the daily routine and events that occurred during the reign of Queen Mary I, including her marriage to Philip of Spain and the persecution of Protestant subjects. The video also covers the...

Jane's father, Henry Grey, declares his support for Princess Mary, then informs Jane that her short rule is ending. Jane and her parents hope to cast the blame on only the Duke of Northumberland and his family. This seems increasingly...

Queen Mary arrives in London. John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland goes on trial. Ironically, most of the people deciding his fate had also originally pledged allegiance to Jane. Though he is spared being drawn and quartered, the Duke of...

Journey around the globe with ten-year-old animated character Emily, as she presents iconic landmarks from A to Z!  Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding landmark, which makes...

Wide angle shipyard and row houses, bagpipe parade, crowd of men going to work at shipyard, men working on hull, King George V and Queen Mary Launch the Queen Mary passenger ship.

Several crew members aboard sailing boats that encountered hurricane-force winds during a transatlantic race have been rescued, while another distress call came in Saturday

British King George V and Queen Mary visit India for George's coronation as Emperor of India.

A look back at some of the events organised by British newspapers during the last year. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The RMS Queen Mary leaves the port on her maiden voyage.

Smaller boats surround the RMS Queen Mary on the Hudson River during her maiden voyage.

Queen Mary was received by Lord Rothermere when she visited the Ideal Home Exhibition. Amongst the exhibits were British Nylon clothing, water heaters, gas cookers and a working model of a steel factory. Disclaimer: British Movietone...

Passengers play shuffleboard on the deck of the RMS Queen Mary during her maiden voyage.