History
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Stories of the Stuarts: River Thames Frost FairsThere are records of a Frost Fair on the River Thames dating back to as early as the Winter of 1607...
13th August 2015 -
The stories of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters: Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-HolsteinIn the winter of 1900, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein fled in a panic from Cumberland Lodge, clutching an alarming telegram. Arriving...
12th August 2015 -
The stories of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters: Princess Irene of HesseIt is fitting that this Hessian granddaughter of Queen Victoria was christened ‘Irene’ – a name meaning “peace” – an appropriate...
10th August 2015 -
Stories of the Stuarts: Ring-a-ring of RosesIt is one of the most popular nursery rhymes in this country though not many people know the true origins of...
9th August 2015 -
The stories of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters: Princess Margaret of ConnaughtPrincess Margaret Victoria Augusta Charlotte Norah of Connaught was born on 15 January 1882 at Bagshot Park in Surrey. She was...
8th August 2015 -
Stories of the Stuarts: Great Plague of London 1665The plague had been around in England for centuries though never had it hit London so hard than during the reign of...
7th August 2015 -
The Battle of Lincoln and The Short Rule of the Empress MatildaHenry I saw his worst nightmare come true on 25 November 1120. His only son and heir to the Kingdom of...
6th August 2015 -
Burying a Queen’s Heart – Queen Marie of RomaniaThis autumn, the heart of a Queen and British-born princess will be laid to rest in Romania. Born in Kent as...
6th August 2015 -
A Window into War: Battles fought by British KingsHer Majesty The Queen is the epitome of grandeur and magnificence. She lives in the lap of luxury, and is always...
5th August 2015 -
Profiling Lady Jane Grey’s nine days as QueenThough her reign is disputed by many, Lady Jane Grey is undoubtedly this country’s shortest reigning monarch. Jane is popularly known...
5th August 2015