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In rural Berkshire stands the little stone church of Aldworth. What makes this church remarkable is the numerous medieval effigies contained within, memorials to an important family with the surname ‘de la Beche’. Over the years, these effigies got called the ‘Aldworth giants’ and became something of a local attraction. Was there any truth to…
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This is the second You Tube video that Richard III Society has posted, debunking some of the myths regarding Richard. They are quite short, between five and just over ten minutes long. Here is this one: Who was Richard III? Busting the Mythology: 2. Did He Murder Hastings?
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If you go to this link https://tinyurl.com/5t4nyjfb, from which the above photograph is taken, you’ll learn of the following: “….The 2025 Season of monthly history talks and guided tours of St Matthew’s Church at Coldridge [Devon] re-start on Thursday, February 27…. “….Two tours will be held on the day, bookable in advance, starting at 11am…
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Isn’t it always the case that while you’re looking for one thing, another pops up to seize your attention? This time I was poking around for information about a portion of the Thames waterfront on the city side below London Bridge, and it turns out that the site I was seeking had become the site…
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Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Costmary is an aromatic, perennial herb of the aster family. Costmary was a common ingredient in medieval tavern and kitchen gardens. It is also known as alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, and mint geranium. The name ‘costmary’ comes from ‘costus of Saint Mary’ (‘costus’ is another plant). Also, in other languages, it is…
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This is an interesting, new collection of stamps depicting the armour of several different kings. As there is hardly any surviving armour from Richard’s period, he doesn’t feature, but the Tudors will be pleased – there are a few of Henry the VIIIth’s and one is most peculiar. Perhaps those in the know can tell…
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St Valentine’s Day has been celebrated on February 14th since the 6th century, but who was St. Valentine and why is his saint’s day associated with love? The Church actually recognizes three Valentines in its list of saints. Each St. Valentine had his feast day on February 14. So he could have been Valentine, a…
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Image by rawpixel.com Blog examining the recent research about the ‘Princes in the Tower’ The above link, on the Medieval History blog, examines the actual evidence revealed in the recent documentaries, regarding the fate of the ‘Princes in the Tower’. I quote a few parts here and have put in bold words I think are…
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Some of you may have read a previous post of mine, describing a ‘Mediaeval Feast’ I cooked a few years ago, basing some of the dishes on those served at Richard III’s Coronation. I thought you might like to try out some of the recipes from it, and others, for yourselves. Here is the first:…
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