If you’ve always wanted to be an
archaeologist, or maybe just for one day, you can now join a 12-day
excavation by the Northern Archaeological Associates at the
medieval remains of Brignall. Brignall is located near Greta Bridge
in the County of Durham. The project is in need of volunteers, and
you do not even need experience, as a full training will be
provided. The project is set the begin…
Through the passage of time, every
important historical figure is identified by the mundane or
significant events of their lives. Unfortunately, some of these
facts may unfairly portray them in an unkind light and
obscure other interesting and overlooked details that
shaped…
Fancy a tipple? The ten favourite whiskies of The Royal Family
25th September 2015
The Royal Family have had plenty to
celebrate this year, with the birth of a new princess and the
passing of a major milestone, and what better way to celebrate than
with a wee tipple? Whether it be a royal birth, a Diamond Jubilee
or a royal wedding, an array of unique…
William IV was the man who left his
throne to Queen Victoria, but he was king for just seven years and
heir to the throne for only three years before that. And yet he
holds the record, at the moment, as the oldest person ever to
inherit the British crown. William IV was a truly unexpected
king but a good one, a popular one and a man whose reputation
continues to grow. In many ways, he laid the…
Preview: Queen Victoria's Empire- The Moral Crusade/The Scramble for Africa
21st September 2015
Portrait photograph of Queen Victoria
dressed for the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Albany. Coming
up on September 22, Canada and the United States will be treated to
an airing of Queen Victoria- The Moral Crusade/The Scramble for
Africa. Despite Queen Victoria and…
Today, our dear Prince Harry would be
what many may define as a “playboy prince”, but he doesn’t even
begin to hold a candle to his ancestor Edward VII. King Edward VII
of Britain – From the painting by W. H. Margetson Born 9 November
1841 to Queen…
George V was born George Frederick Ernest
Albert to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the future King Edward
VII and Queen Alexandra, on 3 June 1865. He was their second child,
their first being Prince Albert Victor. When George was twelve, he
and his brother were sent to the Royal Navy’s training ship where
they would spend three years visiting places including Egypt, the
Caribbean, and…
The Countess of Wessex has officially
opened a new unit aimed at helping young people with disabilities
lead more independent lives. Sophie was in Hampshire this week to
inaugurate a new wing at Treloar School and College in Alton which
will provide facilities to help…
Edward in childhood The Duke of Windsor
was born to be king. He was called by destiny to the highest
position in the State. As the eldest son of the eldest surviving
son of the heir-apparent, he was in direct line of succession. His
entire early life, every aspect of his…
The British Monarchy has profoundly
shaped Australian political life, despite supporters of a republic
saying otherwise, and members of the Royal Family have been warmly
welcomed by most Australians since 1867. Former Prime Minister Sir
Robert Menzies’ description sums up millions of Australians’
feelings when the monarchy’s popularity was at its peak despite his
words being described as…
