O Robin, Robin, wherefore art thou Robin?
ROBIN HOOD Who is the High Sheriff of Nottingham really worried by? One windy day on top of the motte…
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William Marshal – Knight
William Marshal – Knight William Marshal is an incredible figure in English history. He was a dedicated Knight, loyally serving…
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How many Queens does a country need?
How many Queens does a country need? Many people will only remember a time when England had a single Queen….
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Architecture of the Crusader lands
Architecture of the Crusader lands When the crusaders left for the holy lands (Outremer) in 1096-1099, the intentions of some…
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The before and after of Magna Carta
The before and after of Magna Carta Now that the immediate story of Magna Carta is available on Amazon, I have been…
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Princes Predators and Plantagenets
Princes Predators and Plantagenets The behaviour of modern princes is a lot better than it used to be, given the…
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King John – from losing Prince to losing King.
Among the most enduring stories surrounding King John is the tale of his alleged loss of the royal treasury in…
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Where should I begin?
One of the problems which Historical Fiction authors face is just that – where to start a story? There is…
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The High Sheriff of Nottingham – Brought low
The High Sheriff of Nottingham – Brought low When King John signed, then repudiated the 1215 Magna Carta, he started…