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historytheinterestingbits.com
The imposing keep of Conisbrough Castle Whilst I was researching the Warenne earls of Surrey my cousin, who lives in Conisbrough, passed on to me a story of the accidental discovery of a long-dead knight during road-widening work in the village. Whether he has any relation to the Warenne family is open to conjecture, of... |
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lancashirepast.com
The story of Greenhalgh Castle is bound up with two men: Sir Thomas Stanley, who had it built, and his descendant Earl James Stanley whose actions in the Civil War would lead to its destruction. These two men's stories are fascinating tales of choosing the right or wrong side to be on in a dispute... |
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historicalragbag.com
Bear's Castle is an enigma. There is little agreement over why it was built, or its purpose, but it truly captures the imagination. Bear's Castle stands on the edge of the Yan Yean Reservoir, just out of Whittlesea. It's one of those places I'd only seen photos of, so to say I was pleased to... |
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historytheinterestingbits.com
King John Isabella of Gloucester is a shadow in the pages of history. I could find no pictures of her. Until recently, no one even seemed certain of her name; in the history books she has been called Isabel, Isabella, Hawise, Avice - probably due to different language interpretations, translations and misunderstandings.However, Rich Price, who... |
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