Kent
Isabella of Gloucester The First Wife of King John
Isabella of Gloucester, first wife of King John, was a survivor. A rich and potentially powerful woman, we know little about Isabella, another forgotten Medieval woman whose role in historical events is lost.
Read MoreEdbald King of Kent circa 616-640
Eadbald, son of Aethelbert King of Kent who married his step-mother fails to expand the kingdom but manages to hang on to Kent.
Read MoreEthelbert Anglo Saxon King of Kent 552-616
The King that welcomed Augustine and helped sowed the seed of Christianity as the monarchs Religion, encouraging his subjects to conversion, and the reason for the centre of the Church of England being in Cantebury.
Read MoreThomas 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 MoreHistoric County Borders UK
Great resource of UK County Border data, available to download. This is a super resource for those wanting to take their family history a step further
Read MoreCanterbury Kent Family History Resources
Canterbury Kent, if you have family history connections or are simply interested in local history then this is a great little site through which you can explore the buildings of Canterbury
Read MoreMargate Kent Family History Resources
Margate Kent, a place of family holidays, history and now the Turner Gallery. Do you have family history connections with Margate?
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