How Britain Became a Nation of Tea Drinkers
Tea is a beverage that has become an integral part of British culture, so it...
08 June, 2023
Thanking the Bank of England for the Bank Holiday Tradition
Bearing in mind we’re in May, and not only do we have our ‘standard’ bank...
10 May, 2023
The Gold State Coach – An Uncomfortable but Critical Feature of the Coronation
You may have seen a recent article on the BBC News website highlighting details of...
12 April, 2023
From Simple Crowns to Glittering Jewels: The Evolution of English Coronation Regalia
With the coronation of King Charles III looming, we thought it would be great to...
24 March, 2023
Lordship Title of Newton
Burneston is a village and civil parish in the Hanbleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The...
15 March, 2023
Henry V – A Bold but Brutal King
Born in 1387, Henry arrived into a tumultuous world. Within twelve years, his father, Henry...
13 September, 2022
The Death of Rufus the Red – Assassination or Accident?
Being the third son of William the Conqueror would set anyone up for a challenging...
16 August, 2022
Barony of Flamstead – Part III
Following on from the first two parts of this trilogy, Richard Neville was the 16th...
13 June, 2022
The Barony of Flamstead – Part II
Last month, we brought you up to the point where Guy de Beauchamp, the tenth...
11 May, 2022
The Barony of Flamstead – Part I
What more could you ask for than a Barony title in return for helping out...
19 April, 2022