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Causes of the British Civil Wars: Royalists versus Parliamentarians ... Norman Beale’s theory could show a 17th Century war grave.
British Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer said on 4 June that Britain was appalled at what he described as ...
The 1645 Siege of Leicester was a grim chapter in the history of the city. 380 years ago, in 1645, the Siege of Leicester took place during the English Civil War. We use cookies to give you the best ...
Why 1649 was a time of bewildering transformation. We killed a king and created a republic. It was all over by 1660, but ...
Lady Mary and a small group of defenders managed to hold the castle through two sieges, though it's believed she wasn't present during the ...
Corfe Castle will feature in episode four of the third series of BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust. The hugely ...
BBC Two’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust uncovers the legacy of Lady Mary Bankes and a mysterious gateway used to ...
More than 70,000 are expected at the Principality Stadium in Wales tomorrow for the final of the. | ITV News Anglia ...
The programme will delve into the history of the castle, with a particular focus on the role of women during the English ...
Switzerland is among many countries slashing foreign aid, including funding for the arts. Cultural institutions argue these cuts hurt artists as well as donors' national interests.