Claire | March 31, 2011

Today we have the final part of Nancy Smith’s series on ghosts who are said to haunt the Tower of London. Monarchs Who Never Were – Hauntings at the Tower of London Part 4 by Nancy Smith I will close with the story of Henry VI, one of England’s most tragic monarchs. Henry’s story is […]

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Claire | August 26, 2009

1399 Henry IV House of Lancaster Plantagenet Henry IV was known as Henry of Bolingbroke because he was born at Bolingbroke Castle. After Richard II prevented Henry from inheriting his father’s lands, he raised support for himself against Richard and deposed the King. Henry had to deal with many revolts and rebellions during his reign, […]

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