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Arthur Tudor
Most people have heard of the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. But how many know about Arthur Tudor, Henry VIII's brother and Heir Apparent, who SHOULD have acended to the throne in 1509?
Dick Whittington
The story of Dick Whittington has enthralled generations of children in pantomime every Christmas and New Year. But did he exist, and if he did, what was he really like?
English at War
Englands has a warring history. Formed by wars, invasions and claims of ownership by other nations, England rose to give birth to an Empire so huge, that it was said the sun never set but on any part of it. Right or wrong, was this born out of Enlgands own brutal past?
English at work
What is it like working here? Is it a life of work AND play, or are the English as obsessed with time keeping as they have always been?!
English History and Heritage Guide [offsite link]
Covers Britain´s history from Pre-historic times through the Victorian period. Also contains a timeline of the monarchy.
English History Rhyme
Here is more English history in rhyme. Have you ever heard of Perkin? How about Captain Blood; the evil crook who was honoured, instead of being clapped in irons; because the king thought he was amusing! Also was Shakespeare a fake?
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton is world famous for her many books; but what was she really like?
How Traditional is England for Tourists?
What happened to the famous Red bus? Where are the Lemon sherbets and what happened to the old Blue police box? The mystery is sadly explained here!
Mary Read
Mary Read was one of the most notorious pirates to sail the seven seas. Born in an age when females had no rights and were only allowed to have as much freedom as the father or husband permitted them; Mary Read showed a truly pioneer spirit.
Native English Animals
Were there ever wild, dangerous animals in England? The answer is yes. Here is what they were and where they are now.
Pirates
There is something romantic about pirates, but the English had some of the most bloodthirsty and successful pirates in the world. If captured they showed very little mercy; no matter what the person's Rank.
The British Monarchy
All things pertaining to royalty
The English Profile
A century ago the English Gentleman with his top hat was the ruler of his castle. What now is the role of the modern English Gent?
The origins of the English
Who were the first English people? When did they begin to populate England? It may interest you to know that the first peoples in England were not associated with being English! What is the difference? And who was the first King of the united English? These intriguing questions are answered here.
The Real Anne Boleyn
As the film 'The other Boleyn Girl' hits the cinema; Here is the real life history of the infamous Anne Boleyn. Anne was the reason for Henry Tudor changing the very religion of England and torture and murder on a grand scale. Who, really, was the woman who refused to become Henry VIII mistress?
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