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Sources for Lindisfarne Priory
A list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of Lindisfarne Priory.
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A history of Rochester Castle, begun by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, in the 1080s and subjected to a famous siege by King John in 1215
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Sources for Harmondsworth Barn
A summary of the main written and visual sources for our understanding of Harmondsworth Barn.
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Commissioned in 1630, the statue of King Charles I which now stands in Trafalgar Square, London, was sculpted by Hubert Le Sueur and intended for the 1st Earl of Portland’s new gardens at Mortlake Park, Roehampton. Charles I was King of England, Scotland and Ireland between 1625 and 1649. He is mostly remembered for his conflicts with parliament which led to the English Civil Wars (1642–51).
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Research on Dunstanburgh Castle
A summary of the current state of research on Dunstanburgh Castle, together with areas of future research.
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A history of the Jewel Tower, Westminster, built in 1365 within Edward III’s private palace as a secure repository for the most valuable royal possessions.
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A history of Ranger’s House, the Georgian villa that was the official residence of the Rangers of Greenwich Park during the 19th century, and is now home to the world-class Wernher Collection.
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History of the Chapter House and Pyx Chamber, Westminster Abbey
These two beautifully preserved medieval rooms, on the eastern side of the Westminster Abbey cloister, have been put to state as well as church use during and since the Middle Ages, including as a meeting place for Parliament.