Category Archives: Kings & Queens of England
Buried Abroad
The culture, language and individual identity of the indigenous ‘Briton’ has long since been lost to invading races and the passage of time. It should not be surprising therefore, that the forces that gave rise to that, provided us with … Continue reading
Those Lost To Time
Some will never be traced but it is interesting to remind ourselves of the reasons. In the post-Roman and pre-Christian era the practice of burial varied. Indeed cremation was the norm until the late 6th and 7th centuries when the … Continue reading
St George’s Chapel Windsor – The Royal Vault
Still more astonishing documents continue to form my portfolio. As a result of my enquiries at St George’s Chapel early in 1995, I discovered that the Royal Vault beneath the Choir had been created by George iii in 1804 to … Continue reading
Northampton’s Connections
Northampton’s prominence as the once home for the Royal Court, Royal Mint and for a short time a University, has been overtaken by time, but the importance of the town and county is reflected in some of the notable events … Continue reading
Northampton’s Connections cont.
‘Delepre’ Abbey. The cortege of Queen Eleanor, wife of King Edward i, stayed overnight on its journey to London in 1290. In 1460, the Abbey was the location of the Battle of Northampton. Below: the west front of … Continue reading
Royal Resting Places 