English Monarchs - Kings and Queens of England Timeline
网页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.
The 39 Articles original text - Britain Express
网页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.
Anglo-Saxon Britain - map and history - Britain Express
网页Early Anglo-Saxon Britain. Saxon Britain 600-900 AD. Settlement. We know very little of the first few hundred years of the Anglo-Saxon, or "English", era, primarily because the invaders were an illiterate people. Our earliest records of them are little more than highly inventive lists of rulers. We know that they established separate kingdoms ...
List of Castles in England | A Gazetteer of English Castles
网页Acton Burnell Castle. Alnwick Castle. Appleby Castle. Arundel Castle. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Auckland Castle. Aydon Castle. Baconsthorpe Castle. Bamburgh Castle.
Anglo-Saxon Architecture in England - Britain Express
网页For this reason most surviving examples of Anglo-Saxon architecture date from either 600-725 or 900-1050. Saxon church tower, Earls Barton, Northants. Unfortunately for posterity, most Saxon buildings were constructed of wood with wattle and daub walls. The depredations of the Danes left very few of these flammable buildings standing.
Celtic Britain - history and culture
网页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 …
Tower of London History and Photos - Britain Express
网页The first foundations were laid in 1078 and the castle has been constantly improved and extended. The Tower of London is the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe. The origins of the Tower begin with the Norman invasion of England. William, Duke of Normandy met King Harold at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.
Oxford's Rivers - Thames and Cherwell - Britain Express
网页Punting and Rowing. Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road. Punts for hire on the River Cherwell. Available: daily, mid March - mid October, 10.00-dusk. Contact: 01865 515978. IPG Marine, Boat Station, Head of the River Pub, Folly Bridge. Punts, rowing boats and outboard motor boats for hire on the River Thames. Available: mainly weekends April, …
Druids in pre-Roman Britain - Britain Express
网页The Druids were a sort of super-class of priests, political advisors, teachers, healers, and arbitrators among the Celtic tribes. They had their own universities, where traditional knowledge was passed on by rote (i.e. memorized). Druids had the right to speak ahead of the king in council, and may in some situations have held more authority ...
Peebles, Scottish Borders | History & Visiting Information
网页Peebles is a picture-perfect town in the River Tweed, set in spectacular surroundings amidst a beautiful landscape full of historic interest. The River Tweed is known for its superb salmon fishing, and Peebles is no exception. The town motto reminds us of the area's connection to the river, ' Against the stream they multiply '.
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