Spying for Queen and Country - Tudor Intelligence vs Modern Secret Services

Explore the fascinating world of espionage in this lecture comparing Tudor-era spying for Queen Elizabeth I with modern intelligence services. Delve into the life of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, a key intelligence-gatherer for Elizabeth I, and his son Sir Robert Cecil's involvement in Elizabethan secret intelligence. Learn about the use of secret communications, codes, and ciphers in both historical and contemporary contexts. Hear insights from historian Stephen Alford and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, as they discuss the similarities and differences between Tudor spies and today's secret service. Gain a unique perspective on the evolution of intelligence gathering over the centuries in this comprehensive 1-hour and 10-minute presentation from Gresham College.

- Lord Mayor Introduction.
- Stephen Alford Lecture.
- Richard Dearlove Lecture.
- Discussion.
- Robert Gascoyne Cecil Thanks.