Search Results
1267 results for King
Page
1066: Edward the Confessor, Harold Gowinson, William the Conqueror and Harold Hardrada
After the death of Edward the Confessor, powerful factions began fighting for the throne of England. Some said that the old king had granted England to Harold Godwinson on his deathbed. Others believed he really wanted William of Normandy to rule the kingdom after him. England was also in danger from Harold Hardrada and the Vikings, too. Who do you think had the rightful claim to the throne?
Page
For just over a year King Charles I was held captive on the Isle of Wight, primarily at Carisbrooke Castle. From there, he took part in numerous negotiations with the English and Scottish parliaments, failed in several escape attempts, and only heard afterwards about the uprisings of the Second Civil War in the summer of 1648.
Page
Discovery Visits at Gainsborough Old Hall
Book an interactive Discovery Visit workshop and let your pupils delve deeper into the history of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Page
Events at Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
Boscobel House and its Royal Oak tree became famous as hiding places of King Charles II after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can also see the dairy, farmyard, smithy and gardens.
Page
ASTAFIEVA, Princess Seraphine (1876-1934)
Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter of the Victorian era who made his home at 44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London.
Page
The man who built Dover Castle's great tower was one of England's greatest kings – Henry II. He also built the largest European empire of his age, the Angevin Empire, stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees.
Page
A brief history and description of Hadleigh Castle, built in the 13th century and later a favourite retreat of Edward III.
Page
KING, Ada, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852) a.k.a. Ada Byron
Learn more about the pioneer of computing, Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, and discover her blue plaque at 12 St James's Square, St James's, London, SW1Y 4RB.
Page
KING, Ada, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852) a.k.a. Ada Byron
Learn more about the pioneer of computing, Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, and discover her blue plaque at 12 St James's Square, St James's, London, SW1Y 4RB.