Dunfermline Abbey is located in the heart of Scotland's ancient capital and several medieval royals are buried inside, including Robert the Bruce.
Brand New In Packaging Kings And Queens Of England Poster The history of England is a story which lies in it Monarchs. This A3 size poster shows the 'family tree' all the Monarchs of England from Egbert who ruled from 802 through to Elizabeth The poster includes a timeline down the left side that highlights the main historical events that have taken place during this time. In Stock And Immediate Dispatch
On 19 December 1154 King Henry II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. He could be regarded as one of England‘s greatest monarchs after inheriting...
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
Discover ancient sites in Scotland that are a must to add to your Scottish itinerary. From stone circles to prehistoric villages there's a lot to explore
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
AKA: William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy King of England William I the Conqueror of England and Normandy, Duke of Normandy, King of England, was born 1027 in Falaise, Normandy, France to Robert I, Duke of Normandy (c1000-1035) and Herleva of Falaise (1003-1050) and died 9 September 1087 Priory of Saint Gervase,, Rouen, Normandy, France of unspecified causes. He married Matilda of Flanders (c1031-1083) 1051 JL . William I, King of England, Duke of Normandy was a mediæval monarch. He ruled as t
How Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland, made her home lovely and her kingdom a paradise – how every true woman can imitate Margaret, and make her...
On Edinburgh’s doorstep, Fife is the perfect place to spend a day, a weekend, or even a week. With so many places to visit, here’s our Top 5 places.
The Stuart or Stewart period of England was a dramatic period in history, while a great deal was contributed to the arts, to innovations in industry, science and the humanities. It was a major age of change, heading from the older Tudor...
Photography of Scotland, Lothian
King of England House of Normandy Henry I of England, King of England, was born 13 June 1068 in Selby, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom to William I of England (1027-1087) and Matilda of Flanders (c1031-1083) and died 1 December 1135 St. Denis-le-Fermont near Gisors, Picardy, Lyons-la-Forêt, Eure, France of food poisoning from eating a surfeit of lampreys. He married Matilda of Scotland (c1080-1118) 11 November 1100 JL in Westminster Abbey, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. He married A
On June 25, 1603, a Scottish monarch officially became King of England. James I of England was crowned King but how much do you know about his earlier life?
Here lies the daughter, wife, and mother of Henry.
From ghostly sightings to plague doctors – uncover the fascinating secrets of underground Edinburgh at the Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of 17th-century streets buried beneath the Royal Mile.
Discover our curated list of the 25 best books about Scotland, spanning classics, historical fiction, mysteries, and travel narratives.
First of all it is not said as the baked variety but pronounced as “Scoon” and it is on this site that the Kings of Scotland were crowned. The first being Kenneth Macalpin in around 84…
Who needs Westeros? We've got Wester Ross.
