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St. Edward’s chair

When Robert Curthose Sat On The Throne

Sep 9, 2017

anniversaries, archaeology, battles, buildings, genealogy

artefacts, Cardiff Castle, Chapel of St. Edward the Confessor, Devizes Castle, Dukes of Normandy, Gloucester Cathedral, Henry I, Normans, rebellions, Robert Curthose, St. Edward’s chair, Stone of Scone, Tinchebray, Westminster Abbey, William II, World War Two

It is perhaps not a well-known fact that during World War II, many priceless historical treasures were crated up and shipped out of London for safe storage. At least, I wasn’t particularly aware of something that now makes perfect sense. I found out about this whilst visiting Gloucester Cathedral and touring the amazing crypt beneath…
The Coronation Chair and Stone of Scone

Jul 7, 2017

anniversaries, buildings

Coronation, Edinburgh Castle, Edward I, Edward V, Edward VIII, John Major, Mary II, Scotland, St. Edward the Confessor, St. Edward’s chair, Stone of Scone, stonemasons, Victoria, Westminster Abbey, Westminster School

UPDATED POST AT sparkypus.com A Medieval Potpourri https://sparkypus.com/2020/05/26/the-coronation-chair-and-stone-of-scone/ As we reminded you yesterday, Richard and Anne were crowned on the 6th July 1483, a crucial part of the ceremony being when Richard was crowned with St Edward’s crown and invested with the royal regalia while sitting on the Coronation chair also known as St Edward’s chair,…