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Grant of the royal charter to the Stationers' Company

Queen Mary I of England grants a royal charter to the Stationers' Company, officially establishing their monopoly over printing in England. The ceremony is formal, with the queen's seal being affixed to the document in the Presence Chamber, surrounded by courtiers and guild members.

Year 1557
Date 5/4
Location Palace Of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
tax:chartered-company-and-guild tax:printing-and-publishing

Key Figures

Queen Mary I Stationers' Company Master Lord Chancellor Stationers' Company Scribe Royal Guard
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