Category Archives: Kings & Queens of England

House of Windsor

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

House of Windsor                                         Buried                                  … Continue reading →

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Battle Abbey – Conquest – 1066

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

    The Battle of Hastings was fought on ‘Senlac Hill’ some ten miles from the town on October 14th 1066. The two armies were led by William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold – King of England. Above and below are … Continue reading →

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Faversham

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

King Stephen was buried in the now demolished Faversham Abbey next to the present Parish Church of St Mary of Charity, seen below.      A brass memorial plate reads: ‘In memory of Stephen, King of England, buried at Faversham … Continue reading →

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Westminster Abbey & The Tower of London

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Below is a list of the sixteen English Monarchs (and Mary Queen of Scots) buried in Westminster Abbey and Royalty buried in St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London: Edward the Confessor             … Continue reading →

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Westminster Abbey

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Sixteen English Monarchs (and Mary Queen of Scots) are buried in Westminster Abbey. First, however, a number of views taken en-route to the Abbey.  Below left: my ‘headquarters’, and right: Admiral Nelson.            Above left: Viscount Montgomery and … Continue reading →

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The Tower of London

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

The Tower of London was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror and within it is the Jewel House in which the Crown Jewels of the Realm are held. It was also for many centuries, a prison and place of … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Wessex – Royal Burial Sites

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Worcester                                       John                                       … Continue reading →

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Glastonbury Abbey

Posted on September 13, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Glastonbury – steeped in history and mystery, is traditionally the burial site of the romano-british ‘King’ Arthur (539 ?) and his wife Guinevere. Also buried here are Edmund I (939-946); Edgar (959-975); and Edmund ii (April to November 1016). A … Continue reading →

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Winchester Cathedral

Posted on September 12, 2014 by vickyjoynson

Nine English Kings (excluding Alfred) are buried in Winchester Cathedral, pictured above and through this link. Below left: the site of the shrine of St Swithun. Below right: the original tomb of King William ii (Rufus) 1087-1100, whose remains were … Continue reading →

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St George’s Chapel, Windsor

Posted on September 12, 2014 by vickyjoynson

St George’s Chapel, Windsor                                                                         … Continue reading →

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