When you think of The Queen, many things come to mind: corgis, tiaras, castles – and horse racing! The Queen has had an interest in horses since she was very…
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Horse Racing and the Royals – a history
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Barbara Villiers: the drama, passion & rivalry of the mistresses who ruled Restoration England
by Thomas Hallby Thomas HallThe Restoration and reign of Charles II are both notorious for their associations with excess: gambling, drinking and of course, women and sex. This series of posts will explore Charles…
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Everyone has heard of the King who lost his head, Charles I. He is considered by some to have been a reckless ruler, who thought only of himself, also being…
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One of the most famous events in England’s history was the Great Fire of London, which began on this day 350 years ago. What happened? Following a particularly dry summer,…