- The First-Ever Lottery | National History - inostalgia. co. uk
One of the earliest recorded lotteries in history can be traced back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1569 This pioneering event marked the inception of a tradition that has endured for centuries
- 11 January 1569: England holds its first lottery draw - MoneyWeek
Outside Old St Paul's Cathedral in London, England's first lottery draw got underway on this day in 1569
- What Happened in January 1569 - On This Day
Historical Events World’s First National State Lottery Jan 11 The first recorded lottery in England is drawn at St Paul's Cathedral in London; the first prize is £5,000, and other prizes include silver plate, tapestries, and fine linen cloth
- Exploring the First State Lottery in Tudor London
Organised by Queen Elizabeth I’s government, the 1569 state lottery was England’s first attempt at raising funds through public participation Tickets were priced at 10 shillings each—a sum that restricted participation to wealthier citizens
- Tudor Minute January 11, 1569: The First English lottery was drawn
Today in 1569 the very first English lottery was drawn at St Paul’s Cathedral in London Elizabeth’s bank account was running dry, and she could have either raised taxes, or held a lottery to fill it back up again She decided to go with the lottery – the first ever national lottery
- The First Lottery in Elizabethan England - Tudor Nation
Information about the first lottery held in Elizabethan England by Elizabeth I in 1569 to raise money for a variety of projects including poor relief
- The History of the First Recorded Lottery in England (1569)
Explore the first recorded lottery in England that took place in 1569, its purpose, societal impact, and lasting legacy in shaping modern lotteries
- Historic - #OnThisDay in 1569, the first recorded lottery in England . . .
#OnThisDay in 1569, the first recorded lottery in England took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London Organized by Queen Elizabeth I's government, it was a clever way to raise funds for harbour improvements and other public works without increasing taxes Tickets were pricey - 10 shillings each - but the prizes were worth it, including money, plate, and tapestries To sweeten the deal
- 1569 - Wikipedia
January 11 — The first recorded lottery in England begins and continues, nonstop, at the west door of St Paul's Cathedral for almost five months [1] Each share costs ten shillings, and proceeds are used to repair harbours, and for other public works
- The First Recorded Lottery in England - YouTube
On January 11, 1569, England held its first recorded lottery—not for entertainment, but to help fund public works This early form of government fundraising l
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