Articles related to "House Of Lancaster"

The second King of the Lancastrian dynasty, Henry V, ironically, was serving in Richard II's retinue when his father Henry Bolingbroke usurped the throne in 1399.

The death of the Edward, Prince of Wales on 4th May, 1471, ended the line of the House of Lancaster. How different history may have been had this young prince survived.

Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.

This first article in a series on the life and times of England's infamous King Henry VIII explores key events in Henry's family and early history.

A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.

Whether you're a traveler or a local resident it's important to be well aware of the best places to find an ice cold beer and food to fill your appetite.

In a county noted for its castles, Dunstanburgh occupies a site so impressive that it was painted several times by Turner.

Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.

The birth of Henry VII was steeped in drama. Born on January 28th 1457, at the home of his uncle Jasper in Wales, this young boy was destined to become King of England .

The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.

The rose is probably the most recognised flower in the world, but its historical significance and meaning are unknown to many.

The Rose has been in use for thousands of years by many civilizations; its uses have been various and obscure. Its popularity, however, has never wavered.

The rose is often regarded as a symbol of love especially on St. Valentines day, but it has links to mythology, medicine and religion.

A description of the Battle of Blore Heath, an important battle fought between the armies of Lancaster and York in the early stages of the Wars of the Roses.

Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.

The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.

Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.

The Londoners took Elizabeth's coronation procession to present their new queen with an image of the type of ruler they wanted: a good, wise, just, and Protestant ruler.