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Articles related to "Normans"
Lost Churches of Wales - St Teilo's, Next in the series of the Lost Churches of Wales - St. Teilo's played a significant role in the history of the Burry estuary st. teilo • church • wales • loughor • normans
Maesgwenllain - The story of the Princess Gwenllian The Princess Gwenllain was determined to help drive the Normans out of Wales, put she paid the price of her determination with her life. gwenllian • kidwelly • battle • normans • wales
Druidic Ceremonies at National Eisteddfod, Wales Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth. travelsleuth • wales • druids • gorsedd • eisteddfod
The History of the English Language, Part Two This article discusses the historical events that impacted the English language between 1066ad-1453ad, including the Black Plague, the Crusades, Chaucer, and the Hundred Years War. middle english • black plague • black death • crusades • swear words
The Battle of Hastings, 1066 In late September of 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, brought an army across the English Channel to fight for his claim to the English Throne. william the conqueror • duke of normandy • king harold • hastings • 1066
Accessible York Minster York Minster is one of England's great cathedrals, and very accessible. It can be more relaxing than seeing Westminster Abbey in London. accessible york minster • place to visit on a trip to england • english history sites • history of york minster • norman conquest
Hereward the Wake Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror. hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
A Gastronomic Accolade for Pub Grub The Travelsleuth gives a rousing cheer for the first pub in Britain to achieve the gastronomic accolade of a Michelin Star. The added bonus is that it lies in perfect touring country - historic and beautiful Herefordshire and Shropshire on the Welsh border. england wales welsh hereford titley ludlow shropsh
England's Oldest Roman Town Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish colchester • norman castle • roman temple • roman emperor claudius • balterne gate
Grace O'Malley, the Early Years Grace O'Malley (1530-1603) defied belief, resisted definition, despised convention, and ultimately took on the greatest enemy her land had yet encountered. And won! grace o'malley • grainne mhaol • clare island • donal o'flaherty • hugh delacey
Overview of the Norman Kings From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England. the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
The Cause of the Vandal The Vandal people, despite causing Rome some grief in the 5th Century, have been given a bad rap. A quick glance at their history will shed some light on the subject. vandal • east germanic tribe • vandalism • germania • emperor valentinian iii
The Real Vikings Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting. the real vikings • scandinativan heritage • history of scandinatvia • the truth about vikings • viking history
Best of Cardiff: Cardiff Castle Historic Cardiff Castle, home to the Bute Family and with unique interior work by William Burges, is one of the top tourist sights in Cardiff, the capital of Wales cardiff castle • wales • history • bute family • william burges
Battle of Hastings Part 1 The Battle of Hastings started out well for Harold. Would William be able to finish the job? hastings • battle of hastings • william of normandy • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
William of Normandy: A Disputed Crown William of Normandy had lots of power at his disposal and a full head of steam operating on an alleged promise of the crown of England and a disputed oath of fealty. william of normandy • duke william of normandy • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • norman conquest
Christina of Markyate In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't? christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
Battle of Hastings, Part 2 Harold was holding his own quite well against the Norman advance, until William came up with a way to root the Saxons out of their defensive positions. battle of hastings • the battle of hastings • norman conquest • william of normandy • harold godwinson
Battle of Hastings: The Finale The Battle of Hastings ended in victory for William and defeat and death for Harold. But William would find it tough going, both near the end of the battle and after. hastings • battle of hastings • 1066 • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
Festivals for this weekend Travelsleuth's July Diary takes in two folksy summer music festivals and a literary get- together in the rural peace of Shropshire where he comes across the shade of Lady Godiva. shropshire • travelsleuth royal britain • festival • music • larmer
Harold and the Beginning of the End Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims. harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
The Secret of the Bayeux Tapestry This is about the Bayeux Tapestry which tells the story of the Norman invasion of England. bayeux tapestry • william the conqueror • harold godwinson • battle of hastings • norman
Tips on How to Buy the Best Tropical Fruit A few tips and tricks on ensuring the best fruity bang for your buck along with some inspired ways to prepare your fruit (other than just for dessert). buying tropical fruit • how to buy the best tropical fruit • tips+tropical fruit • tropical fruit recipes • papaya salsa
Cinematic inspiration for armies Leaving the cinema the other day after seeing "Gladiator" I suddenly realised how I had been influenced by such epics in my choice of wargaming periods and armies. wargaming • beginner • dba • warhammer • figures
Dgieu Sauve La Reine: England’s Other Languages
When is an English language not <i>the</i> English language? old english cornish jersey guernsey jerriais dgern
History of the Welsh Language, Part 2 The aftermath of Roman Britain, and the rise of the Welsh nation and its language. romans • britain • celts • celtic • wales
The Battle of Hastings The King of England dies without leaving an heir to the throne. There are four men with claims to the throne. Who would be king? battle of hastings • 1066 • william of normandy • harold of wessex • edward the confessor
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park A fine medieval castle and a step back to 19th Century Ireland all in the one place. bunratty • ireland • travel in ireland • irish • irish attractions
The Anglo-Saxon Kingship: A Different Sort of Succession
The Germanic kings got (and kept) their thrones by fighting, not by bloodlines. saxon kings • anglo-saxon kings • ancient british history
Medieval Piracy and Privateering Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
The Coracle The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles. coracle • britain • water • transportation • history
The Lord Rhys, A Medieval Warrior Grandson of both Rhys ap Tewdwr and Gruffydd ap Cynan, Rhys ap Gruffydd started life as a royal. He quickly realized the best way to fight the Normans was compromise. lord rhys • welsh prince • rhys ap gruffydd sole inheritor kingdom deheubarth • father gruffydd ap rhys • king of england henry i
The Norman Knight William the Conqueror's best troops at the battle of Hastings were his heavily armoured Norman Knights. norman knight • norman warrior • norman weapons • norman armor • norman cavalry
Wergild: Anglo-Saxon Social Structure in One Word
The Anglo-Saxon concept of wergild, or monetary prize claimed to avenge a man's death, neatly divided the society into classes. anglo-saxons • saxons • saxon england • ethlebert • wergild
Amalfi – Mediterranean Cruise Port Most travelers know about the beautiful Amalfi Coast, but only recently has the region's major town become a thriving port of call for ships sailing around Italy. amalfi mediterranean cruise port • popular stop southern italy • beautiful amalfi coast • memorable port of call • ships sail around italy
Clonmacnoise Monastic Settlement A few miles south of Athlone, in the very centre of Ireland, is one of the most important monastic sites in this land of saints and scholars. clonmacnoise monastic settlement • irish christianity • celtic crosses • saint ciaran • river shannon
Culinary Guide to Italy If you've ever wondered who Apicius was, or why Sicily has a distinctive cuisine, then check out the Oxford Companion to Italian Food - a fascinating culinary guide. oxford companion to italian food • gillian riley • apicius • vignarola • mafalda bread from sicily
Dublin, Ireland's English Heritage Dublin, now the capital of an independent and thriving Irish state, owes its existence and character to that same state's long-time enemy, the English. ship street dublin • dublin's english history • history of dublin • 17th century dublin • werburgh street dublin
Hard Cider is Easy to Like It's made from fruit, but it has the carbonation and alcohol level of beer. Hard apple cider is a fruity spritzer centuries ahead of its time. hard cider • champagne • bittersweet apples • culinary apples • farmhouse style cider
Immigration to Britain Although Britain remains strongly Anglo-Norman-Celtic, nearly two hundred years of migration have started to bring a greater diversity to the island. immigration to britain • french huguenots • irish potato famine • great famine • pogroms
King Harold Godwinson Harold Godwinson used politics to become King of England, however, his reign would soon end when he faced William the Conqueror on the Battlefield of Hastings, 1066 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • william the conqueror • earl godwin
Stonehenge: Ring of Intrigue The mystery of this circle of standing stones on the Salisbury Plains in England is still being studied and exerts a powerful fascination over all who see it. stonehenge • druids • ancient england • stone circles • salisbury plains england
Ten Best Things to Do in York York Minster Cathedral is one of the finest in England, but the ancient city also has Viking connections, some major museums, fine city walls and the historic Shambles. ten best things to do in york • top visitor sites in historic yorkshire city • york minster cathedral • national railway museum • preserved city walls
The Historic Town of Lewes Lewes, county town of East Sussex and an hour by train from London, is an historic English town with a long tradition of dissent. It even has its own currency. historic town lewes england • day trip from london • us america paine iredell harvard • paine rights of man common sense • bonfire party gunpowder plot
The History of Corfu Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires. corfu • ionian islands • kerkyra • peloponnesian war • venetian empire
The Survival of Yew Trees in Britain Britain's oldest living inhabitants are ancient yew trees. Their survival is due to superb natural adapability. Their biggest enemy is human expansion. yew trees britain • oldest living organism • yew tree toxins • human poisoning • medieval commercial exploitation
Tour Conwy and its Castle in Wales Built by Edward I, medieval Conwy Castle is a marvel to behold. A fortification meant to inspire submission in the Welsh, the castle is a formidable sight even today. conwy castle • wales tourism • conwy town walls • western united kingdom • edward i and conwy
Walking in England - Somerset Following in the footsteps of John Leland, commissioned by Henry VIII to travel around England to seek out antiquities, records, writings and treasures for the King. leland trail • ancient rights of way • following in footsteps of john leland • king alfred defeated the danes • cadbury castle-arthur’s camelot
Bunratty Castle--A Visit to Ireland's Past Overview of Bunratty Castle's history, plus a short explanation of what it is today. bunratty • castle • macnamara • o'brien • thomond
Castles of the Gower - Part Two Second and final article on castles of the Gower peninsula in South Wales near Swansea castles • gower • loughor • oxwich • oystermouth |
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