History Matters Life in the Time of Plague The long-awaited christening of Prince Edward was tempered by the plague. Simon Lambe | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 7 July 2020 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. TudorEdward VIMedicine & Disease Related Articles English Sweat: The Other Medieval Epidemic The White Ship: A Crown Lost at Sea Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree