Monument to a Great Lady - The History of Bess of Hardwick’s Tomb
Charlotte McCrory
- Regions:
- Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Historical
- Fee:
- Paid: £75 per talk plus expenses (45p per mile in the car or cost of public transport)
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 9th July 2026
- Tagged:
- Bess Of Hardwick | Tombs | History | Derbyshire
Bess of Hardwick is a unique and notable Elizabethan figure who climbed the social ladder and left behind an impressive legacy. This legacy was designed into Bess's monument which sits on the south side of Derby Cathedral. But why did Bess choose Derby for her final resting place? To what extent did she help to design her monument? How has it been looked after and used throughout the centuries to the present day.
Views: 21 | Enquiries: 0About Charlotte McCrory
I love all things history and want to share my passion with through my work and research.
I am a PhD student researching into the history of queenly tombs, 1484 to 1557. I am specialise in fifteenth and sixteenth century history with interests in Queens, royalty, and tombs.
I work professionally in museums in Derbyshire.
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