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87The English Anarchy of the 12th Century
The civil war in England is sometimes referred to as the Anarchy or the Nineteen Year Winter. It was a period of civil war in England from 1135-1154, caused by conflicting dynastic claims to the throne. When King Henry I died in 1135, he went to...
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83Pubs Inns and Taverns. From Ye Olde Worlde to the Modern. A good old English Tradition!
England is rich in traditional Olde Worlde Inns Taverns and Public houses, full of history and ghosts, come and take a look at the spooky beer glass falling from the table, in the oldest pub in England!
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86Hogwarts, revels in English history (2)
The Harry Potter films contain images of many of the richest sites in English heritage. One such site is Gloucester Cathedral, with not only religious, but also political and architectural significance.
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85Summary of King Lear and Its Major Themes
This play is about true vision.Those characters one would suppose are blind are the ones who see best; and those who have no physical blindness really cannot see a thing. In ancient Britain, when kingdoms and kings were not uncommon, there ruled...
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82Make your own Cumberland sausage
Ah! The traditional English banger! Nothing is more evocative of the English cuisine. They were called bangers because many inferior sausages were so full of water that they exploded when placed in the...
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83The Hundred Years War & the War of the Roses
The 100 Years War was essentially a series of separate wars, lasting from 1337-1453 between France and England for the French throne, which was vacant after the last of the Capetian dynasty died without a definitive heir. The instigators of the long...
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79Stephen I (1135 -1154), King of England
Stephen, nephew of the childless Henry I, acted quickly to secure the throne of England. After a period of civil war he managed to stamp his authority on the country and become recognised as King of England
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76A List of Unusual Pets
Most of us are seemed to be in awe with animals especially when we have some of them as our well-loved pets. Cuddly and affectionate, these wonderful creatures give us joy when we are with them and even excites us with their tricks (if they have...
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74Dogtown, Gloucester, MA
When you think about eastern Massachusetts, most people instantly think about cities and towns like Boston, the historic Lexington/Concord area, Walden pond, industrial Lowell, and when imagining the areas of...
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64Thatcher Island, Gloucester, Massachusetts
There are several islands around Cape Ann. From Norman's Woe off the Magnolia area of Glouester around to Salt Island, Milk Island, and Straitsmouth, none is more visited than Thatcher Island. It is a...
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