Henry VIII's Deteriorating Health 1509-1547 - Historic UK
2018年8月20日 · Healthy, attractive and with great sporting aptitude? These adjectives are not usually associated with King Henry VIII.Of course, he is well known for his six marriages, beheading two wives, his obsession with a male heir and the break away from Rome.On a more personal side, he is also known for his growing waist line, extravagant feasts and poor health; however, this does not give a full ...
Castle Hotels - Stay in a Castle - Historic UK
For those of you wondering why England in particular is sadly lacking in castle hotels, this is mainly due to a period of decline they suffered during the 16th and 17th centuries, with many being dealt their final death knell during the English Civil War when Oliver Cromwell used heavy siege artillery on their walls. To view those castles that …
History of Christmas Carols - Historic UK
2024年12月13日 · Today we associate carols with the school nativity play or in church: shopping malls echo to the sound of Christmas songs rather than traditional carols. Often thought of as a purely Victorian tradition, the history of carols goes back much further in time...
Historic Holiday Cottages in the UK
Choose from a cosy country cottage, a romantic retreat just for two, a fisherman’s cottage by the sea or a large holiday home for a family occasion. Browse cottages with hot tubs, castles to rent, pet friendly cottages and our popular cottages with pools page. These are just some of the properties in our selection of holiday cottages to rent in England, Scotland and Wales.
The Game of Conkers - Historic UK
In September and October, the fruits of the horse chestnut tree, known as conkers, begin to fall from the trees.Inside the prickly green casing lie the fruits – brown, shiny, and hard – which are still avidly collected by children all over Britain.
Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions …
Michaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on the 29th of September every year. As it falls near the equinox, the day is associated with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days; in England, it is one of the “quarter days”.
The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
On 28th August 1833 a very important act received its Royal Assent. The Slavery Abolition Law would finally be enacted, after years of campaigning, suffering and injustice.
Timeline of events in 1942 during the Second World War - Historic …
9 Jan: Japanese forces start to attack the Philippines. 10 Jan: The Allies in the south-west Pacific set up a combined force ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australia) under the command of General Sir Archibald Wavell.: 14 Jan: In Europe the battleship Tirpitz moved into Trondheim, Norway, as Germany reinforces the Arctic Convoy routes.
The History of Glastonbury, Somerset
Useful Information. Glastonbury Abbey, Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EL. Telephone 01458 832267 E-mail: info@glastonburyabbey.com Opening hours: Winter 9.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Spring and Autumn 9.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Summer 9.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Empress Maud - Historic UK
Matilda was an indomitable woman! She was the daughter of King Henry I of England, and was his sole legitimate child after the death of his son Prince William in the ‘White Ship’ disaster.*. She was married first to Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire, and then when he died in 1125, her father Henry married her off again, this time to Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou.