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John Balliol and Isabella de Warenne Whilst researching for my article on Ada de Warenne I discovered that a hundred years later, a kinswoman of hers also, briefly, made an appearance on the stage of Scottish history. I looked at both women, again in my latest book, Scotland's Medieval Queens, a project I am immensely... |
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The Battle of Lincoln by Matthew Paris Saturday 20th May, 2017, marked the 800th anniversary of one of Medieval England's most decisive battles. The Second Battle of Lincoln, also known as "The Lincoln Fair", rescued England from the clutches of Louis, Dauphin of France and future King Louis VIII. England had been in turmoil during... |
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Arms of Robert de Breteuil, 4th Earl of Leicester Robert de Breteuil, also known as Robert de Beaumont, was a remarkable individual whose adventures in the Holy Land would make a wonderful novel. A renowned warrior and a powerful magnate, he was a companion to the Plantagenet princes, both Richard the Lionheart and King John.... |
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I am delighted to have been asked to take part in this year's Online History Festival hosted by British History Events! The theme and title of this year's festival (their 6th) is 'Defining Moments in British History' |
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