Saturday, April 2, 2011

William 1st Baron Lord Burghley Cecil

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley and Elizabeth I's Lord Treasurer, was buried in St Martin's church, Stamford - just a couple of hundred yards from the characterful pub on Broad Street that bears his name. Source: flickr.com; photographer lisby1 

Stamford, Lincolnshire. The Gothic edifice of one of Stamford's many churches. This is largely late 15th century, although the original building goes back to the 12th century. Elizabethan politician William Cecil - Lord Burghley, designer of nearby Burghley House, is buried here.

 William Cecil stands behind Queen Elizabeth, somewhat in the right corner ov the painting. Attributed to Levina Teerlinc, it depicts the daily life in Elizabeth's privy council of which Cecil was the leader. 
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  1. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I would love to have more information about the Levina Teerlinc picture of the privy council. Where is the painting now? Who are the rest of the figures in the picture?

    I would be grateful for any information you could give me.

    Thanks

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