Tutbury Castle - Mary, Queen of Scots at Tutbury

Mary, Queen of Scots At Tutbury

Mary came to Tutbury on 3 February 1569. From there, she complained of the damp, wet plaster, and draughty ill-fitting old carpentry, and the location, although she found it reminiscent of the Bois de Vincennes. It is believed that she completed many of her embroideries with Bess of Hardwick at Tutbury. She moved to Wingfield Manor in April. Mary was returned to Tutbury in September with increased guard and a reduced household. In November 1569, following the Catholic Rising of the North, Mary was rushed south to Coventry. Following the defeat of the rebels, Mary was once more sent north to Chatsworth in May 1570. In January 1585 she once again returned to Tutbury, and the care of Sir Amyas Paulet, who curtailed her charitable activities in the town. On Christmas Eve 1585, she finally moved to Chartley Hall.