| The words rang out loud and clear. "The queen is | | | | you to observe firsthand Elizabeth I's influence on |
| coming! The Queen is coming!" The crowd fell silent | | | | British society. |
| as they saw the queen. Her clothing was simply | | | | Live History |
| magnificent: a gorgeous flowing gown of satin of the | | | | Though Elizabeth I passed away over four hundred |
| latest fashion. Beads, pearls, and priceless gems had | | | | years ago, the influence on her nation and the world |
| been added to the dress, making it look absolutely | | | | can still be witnessed today. In addition, Manchester |
| breathtaking. Then, a man in the crowd noticed that | | | | contains several tourist attractions that preserve the |
| the queen was nearing a huge mud puddle! The | | | | spirit of the past. |
| queen had not noticed it, and continued to walk | | | | * The Beeston Castle was built in the 13th century |
| closer...and closer to the dirt and water mixture. The | | | | after an Earl of Chester returned from the Crusades. |
| man quickly removed his cloak, ran towards the | | | | * Manchester Town Hall, a huge Victorian |
| queen, and spread the clothing over the muddle. Who | | | | Gothic-inspired hall, is located in the center of Albert |
| is this man? Legend has it his name is Sir Walter | | | | Square. |
| Raleigh. The story of Sir Walter Raleigh's gallantry has | | | | * The Peel Towers are ancient structures that were |
| become a legend, but no solid historical evidence | | | | built along the borders of England and Scotland. |
| exists to prove it ever happened! However, Elizabeth | | | | * The Manchester Art Gallery is the city's premiere |
| I certainly ruled England during the 16th and the 17th | | | | gallery, with several works from the distant past. |
| centuries, and the Hotel Manchester Renaissance | | | | * Tatton Park includes a house built in the late 18th |
| pays tribute to her era. | | | | century, and land that was used to train paratroopers |
| Elizabeth's Era | | | | during World War II. |
| Elizabeth I was arguably the most famous woman | | | | * Manchester Cathedral, with parts constructed from |
| during England's Renaissance period. In fact, the | | | | the 1400s, is located in the center of Manchester |
| period is often referred to as the "Elizabethan era." | | | | city. |
| During her reign, she successfully defeated the | | | | * The Nether Alderley Mill is a 1400s watermill that |
| armadas of Spain. She also encouraged literature to | | | | was used until the 1930s. |
| flourish and nurture the likes of William Shakespeare. | | | | Although younger than other locations, the Hotel |
| In addition, many other areas such as science, | | | | Manchester Renaissance provides outstanding |
| architecture, and exploration experienced much | | | | old-fashioned customer service. |
| progress. In fact, the U.S. state of Virginia was | | | | A Hotel and History |
| named after Elizabeth I, who was referred to as the | | | | Located in scenic Manchester, the Hotel Manchester |
| "Virgin Queen." More recently, the film "Shakespeare | | | | Renaissance overlooks locations that remind one of |
| in Love" featured Elizabeth I, while "Elizabeth" was | | | | times long past, including the Elizabethan era. It also |
| exclusively dedicated to her life. Queen Elizabeth is | | | | offers traditional amenities that one cannot live |
| also present in video games, such as "Age of Empires | | | | without. The Hotel Manchester Renaissance also |
| III," which, if she were living today, she might have | | | | boasts of being close to locations for entertainment, |
| played or endorsed. If you visit Manchester today, | | | | such as restaurants, nightclubs, bars, theaters, and |
| staying in the Hotel Manchester Renaissance will allow | | | | shopping centers. |