British Royalty
Thomas Becket and Henry II
The relationship between Henry King of England and Thomas, banker turned confidant and Archbishop was probably one of the most intriguing in English history.
Read MoreThe Peasants Revolt Summer 1381
The peasants revolt took place in June in 1381 but a better name for it is probably the peoples revolt. It was the beginning of the end for the feudal system and a pivotal episode in English history.
Read MoreWinston Churchill Doctor’s letter requiring alcohol for recovery
Ephemera from Winston and Queen Elizabeth’s lives as glimpses and objects for musing made us think about our own artefacts archives and objects…
Read MoreHarold I Harefoot King of England
Harold Harefoot I was the son of Cnut, his mother was Elgifu and again the succession of a strong King is poorly organised after his death…
Read MoreKing Cnut Canute 995-1035
Cnut was a strong and brutal ruler who managed to control England , Denmark and Norway having demolished the inheritance of Alfred the Great by removing Ethelred and Edmund but would he fair any better in ensuring a smooth succession down his family lines, another intriguing family?
Read MoreKing Stephen I of England 1135-1154
Stephen seized the Crown of England, but was always looking over his shoulder and battling with Empress Matilda dn Geoffrey of Anjou, only finally reaching a compromise that was to cost his son dealry just before his death…Henry de Blois is Kingmaker and swings between the parties as brother of Stephen did the family links count for so little, what an intriguing family…
Read MoreKing Henry I Son of The Conqueror
Henry I 4th Son of William the Conqueror a lucky man to inherit the crown and creates the start of the rise of the Dukes of Anjou and Acquataine and the Plantagenents…
Read MoreWestminster Hall 1097
Westminster Hall, Westminster London, the oldest building in Parliament with the most stunning hammerbeam roof
Read MoreThe Gold State Coach
The Gold State coach, one of the most beautiful objects in the Royal household.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation 1953
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