One of the most famous prisoners was Sir Walter Raleigh, an explorer from the 17 th Century, who is best known for making tobacco popular in England, especially in the royal court. In 1594 Raleigh ...

Sir Walter Raleigh (or Ralegh), explorer, courtier, writer and poet, is buried in the chancel of St Margaret's Church Westminster and there is a memorial tablet and stained glass window to him there.

Sir Walter Raleigh, stoically peering out at you from history books and gallery walls, is the ultimate Elizabethan. He’s depicted at various times in his life as dashing and confident, yet often ...

"19th century illustration of Sir Walter RaleighSir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552 aa 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for ...

In the 16th century, Elizabethan explorer Sir Walter Raleigh set sail in search of El Dorado, a legendary city full of gold and precious jewels. 400 years on, and with the site of El Dorado still ...