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Dick Whittington and His Cat

Dick Whittington and His Cat is a less-known fairy tale about a poor boy who came to London and after initial disappointments made a fortune. How much truth is in it?

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Who Was Robin Hood?

England's legendary folk hero was a historical character, but he came to a bad end.

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Magna Carta, the facts, myths and legends briefly

While the celebrations of the 800th anniversary had many cheering from the rooftops, I had a rather different view of the myths surrounding this supposedly iconic charter.

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The Wars of the Roses in a nutshell; a very brief guide

This is a very brief run through to understanding the main reasons for the Wars of the Roses ( approx 1455 to 1487 ) and the main characters involved.

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An Overview of the Wars of the Roses Part Two

The Medieval struggle for the English crown continues. The House of York and the House of Lancaster pitted cousins against each other on the battlefields of Britain.

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In the steps of saints and druids:the way of the Celtic church

Celtic Christianity drew inspiration from Christ and ancient Celtic philosophy and in the modern eco-conscious world of today is inspiring people again.

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Anne Neville: Richard III's Queen and the Kingmaker's Daughter

Ruthless schemer, potential child murderer, helpless pawn in a real world game of thrones or tragic victim? Anne of Warwick has been called them all.

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Why Richard III May Not Have Killed the Princes in the Tower

Ask anyone with a passing interest who killed the Princes in the Tower. The likely answer is that it was Richard III. But did he do it?

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The Truth about the Princes in the Tower

Two young royal boys disappeared in the Tower of London. But before we can speculate on the mystery, we need to know the history.

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A Brief History of Old London Bridge

Many bridges have spanned the River Thames, but the most fascinating of all was the medieval Old London Bridge with its houses, shops and chapel.

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An Unsound Monarchy: Was Edward IV Illegitimate?

If Edward IV's mother really did have an affair with an archer, then Britain's royal family has been compromised since 1485. Elizabeth II has no blood right to be on the throne.

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The Genealogy of the Wars of the Roses

It was known at the time as the Cousins War. The family tree grew very tangled between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

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Five Facts You Might Not Know About King Richard III

Behind all the Tudor propaganda and Shakespearean drama, what do we really know about Richard III?

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Who Won the Battle of Bannockburn? And What Did they Win?

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 1

The Battle of Bannockburn marked a key turning point in Scottish history. Its 700th anniversary is in 2014. Robert the Bruce forged freedom for Scotland.

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Did Shakespeare Have Richard III All Wrong?

The theory was that by uncovering Richard III, we would learn more about the man behind the legend. Has he been unfairly represented for over 500 years?

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The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave

What if you laid on a war and nobody came to fight? The people of Llanrwst declined all kind invitations to become cannon fodder during the Glyndŵr Rising.

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An Overview of the Wars of the Roses Part One

Known at the time as the Cousins' War, this was a dynastic battle for the English crown. It was the House of Lancaster (red rose) versus the House of York (white rose).

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