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74CONQUEST - 5: CUTHBERT'S CLOUD AND OTHER TALES - English Rebellion Angers William
Conquest was by no means assured after William defeated Harold. There were more threats to his kingship and support for King Eadward's youngest kinsman Eadgar 'the aetheling' for many years, even from north of the border and across the sea. The 'Conquest' was only assured by the reign of William Rufus... Even he would not enjoy the fruits for long.
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63GODWIN'S CLAN - 2: GODWIN RESTORED TO POWER - The Aftermath
Earl Godwin dies at the Easter Feast, Winchester in 1053 and Harold is granted the earldom by King Eadward. Political juggling leads to other honours being conferred and men of the Church appointed. Archbishop Robert's seat is given to Stigand, although Robert is still alive - just - in Normandy and Stigand has yet to cede Winchester to a successor
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69CONQUEST - 23: HOW DID IT COME ABOUT That a Norman duke thought he should be king of England?
A near disaster that turned out well for William didn't serve Harold's cause even after an initial success in the north. William believed his cause was just from the time a senior churchman told him his cousin Eadward had promised him the kingdom.
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72COUNTDOWN TO CONQUEST - The Long Haul
A cautionary tale of brotherly hostility turning to thoughts of revenge and defeat... In turn leading to a weakening of English opposition to the invasion from Normandy.
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67Visiting Boulogne-sur-Mer, France: with its Cathedral a looming presence over land and sea
The Cathedral at Boulogne-sur-Mer, situated in the Pas de Calais department of northern France, is a monumental, looming presence over the city itself. But, with its huge dome and with the cliff that characterize the locality's sea-front, it can...
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66Lighthouses:Beacons of Safe Passage
Did you ever think that lighthouses would date as far back as Ancient Egyptian and Greek times? Ruins of these structures can still be seen Today.
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59Alfonso III "The Bolognese»
Alfonso III (reigned 1248-1279) "The Bolognese» Afonso III of Portugal, surnamed The Bolognese for being married to Countess Matilda II of Boulogne, was the fifth king of Portugal. As the second son, Afonso should not destined to inherit...
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59Louis Vuitton Purses
Boulogne Purse is a product from the well known handbag and leather goods company Louis Vuitton’s 2007 catalogue. It is available in four patterns and all of them have a similar basic design, but have been...
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65Disregard Females, Acquire Currency: A Delightful Treatise
During my tranquil walks, numerous strangers have come before me to learn of my wonderfully misogynistic, guinea-hoarding philosophy. This was a confusing and bizarre occurrence at first. Naturally, I wrongly...
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58King Stephen
King Stephen-King Stephen was born in 1096 at Blois in France. He was the son of Stephen, Count of Blois and Adela, daughter of William the Conqueror. He was one of ten children, six boys and four girls. Stephen...
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