Insight

The Harry Potter series and its quirky 'connections' with royalty

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15th August 2015
If, like me, you are a massive fan of all things Harry Potter, then I am sure you would have visited the dedicated Wikipedia site to all things related to the boy wizard and his world. Just recently I visited the site and was surprised at how much thought had been put in to the connections between the magical world and the history of our Royal Family, it truly was astounding and I just had to…
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History

Kenilworth Castle: The forgotten royal fortress

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14th August 2015
When you think of royal castle’s, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Windsor Castle? Warwick Castle? Balmoral Castle? One is sure that when you think of a royal castle, Kenilworth Castle isn’t the first that springs to mind however this Warwickshire…
History

Stories of the Stuarts: River Thames Frost Fairs

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13th August 2015
There are records of a Frost Fair on the River Thames dating back to as early as the Winter of 1607 though they really became a popular event as the 17th century was drawing to an end. Though just what is a Frost Fair I hear you ask? Well they are exactly what they sound like, a fair held on top of a frozen River Thames and for over 200 years, they became the place to be for the residents of a…
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Queen Elizabeth II

New details released of where Queen will be when she becomes longest-reigning Monarch

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10th August 2015
It’s just under a month to go until The Queen writes her name in the history books as the longest reigning monarch this country has known and now we know more about the backdrop to this very special day. The Queen will mark her milestone opening a new railway in Scotland. The Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch on September 9th 2015 As midnight strikes heralding the start of…
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History

Stories of the Stuarts: Ring-a-ring of Roses

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9th August 2015
It is one of the most popular nursery rhymes in this country though not many people know the true origins of Ring-a-ring of Roses. The rhyme was first sung during the Great Plague of 1665 and perfectly summed up the symptoms of this devastating disease. “Ring-a-ring of Roses, A pocketful of posies, Attischo, Attischo, We all fall down.” Now lets dissect this nursery rhyme line by…
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