English Monarchs - Kings and Queens of England Timeline
A timeline of all the kings and queens of England from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Who reigned when? Part of the English History guide at Britain Express.
King Athelstan (Aethelstan) biography (c. 894-939) - Britain Express
King Athelstan (c. 894-939) Athelstan (or Aethelstan) was the son of Edward the Elder and grandson of Alfred the Great. He was born to Edward's first wife Ecgwynn around AD 894. Edward died in 924, and Athelstan's half-brother Aelfweard immediately claimed the throne. His claim was supported by Wessex, while Mercia supported Athelstan's claim.
List of Castles in England | A Gazetteer of English Castles
Acton Burnell Castle. Alnwick Castle. Appleby Castle. Arundel Castle. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Auckland Castle. Aydon Castle. Baconsthorpe Castle. Bamburgh Castle.
Celtic Britain - history and culture
Celtic lands were owned communally, and wealth seems to have been based largely on the size of cattle herd owned. The lot of women was a good deal better than in most societies of that time. They were technically equal to men, owned property, and could choose their own husbands.
Lady Godiva's Ride, Fact & Fiction - Britain Express
Lady Godiva's Ride, Fact & Fiction. Lady Godiva, by James Collier, c. 1898, in the Herbert Museum, Coventry. It is one of the most famous stories in British history; the young noblewoman Godiva, warm-hearted and compassionate, sees the plight of the people of Coventry, faced with harsh taxes imposed by her middle-aged husband, Earl Leofric of ...
The 39 Articles original text - Britain Express
The 39 Articles - original text. This is the full text of The 39 Articles. For an explanation of the background and importance of The 39 Articles, click here. THE ARTICLES OF RELIGION. Agreed upon by the Archbishops, Bishops, and the whole clergy of the Provinces of Canterbury and York, London, 1562. I.
Elizabeth Woodville, The White Queen | British Biography - Britain …
Elizabeth Woodville, The White Queen. Elizabeth Woodville was one of 13 children born to Richard Woodville (later named Baron Rivers) and Jacquetta of Luxembourg, widow of Henry V's brother John, Duke of Bedford. So, though the Woodville family certainly had connections Elizabeth was not considered nobility, a fact which would come to be quite ...
Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons | Life and Reign
King Alfred the Great died on 26 October 899, and Edward succeeded to the throne, taking the title King of the Anglo-Saxons like his father before him. Edward's first hurdle was the rebellion of his cousin, Aethelwold, whose claim to the throne was through his father, Aethelred. Aethelwold seized royal estates and encamped at Wimborne in Dorset.
UK travel and heritage - Britain Express UK travel guide
A Passion for British Heritage. F or over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the world. We love exploring the UK, and hope that whether you're a Brit or a tourist, you'll take every chance to discover ...
Buckingham Palace, London | History & Visiting Information
Buckingham Palace Facts. The Palace has 775 rooms, including 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, 52 bedrooms, and 19 staterooms. The largest room is the ballroom, which measures 36.6m long, 18m wide, and 13.5m high. The first public event held in the ballroom was a gala to celebrate the end of the Crimean War.