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Watch Queen Victoria’s Funeral Procession – 1901

August 7, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

by Gunn & Stuart, albumen print, 1896As which was custom, Queen Victoria spent Christmas (1900) at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight - immobile due to terrible rheumatism in her legs and poor vision due to cataracts. After Christmas, sometime in January, she felt weak and unwell and by mid-month she was drowsy, dazed and confused. On 22 January 1901, she passed away at the age of 81. Her son, Edward (succeeded as Edward VII), and her eldest grandson, Emperor Wilhelm [More]

Posted in: History Tagged: England, Funeral, Great Britain, Queen Victoria

This Day in History: 19 June

June 19, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

1540 - Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex arrested & imprisoned on June 19, 1540. From the son of a blacksmith to the 1st Earl of Essex, Thomas Cromwell's fortunes grew, as did his friendship with Henry Vlll. That friendship with Henry is what inevitably caused his demise. Henry Vlll was an irrational man -- Thomas did not receive a trial, and was sentenced to the axe. 1566 - King James VI of Scotland/James l of England was born on this day, June 19, 1566. Jam [More]

Posted in: History, House of Tudor, Uncategorized Tagged: England, Great Britain, Scotland, tudors

Tudor World, Stratford-upon-Avon

June 19, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Tudor World is a "fun family attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon." I have always wanted to visit Great Britain, and this looks like a blast. I hope I get to go someday soon! Are there other attractions I should know about? Please leave a comment.

Posted in: Attractions Tagged: Great Britain, Stratford-upon-Avon, tourist attraction, tudors, video

Video: Edward and Mary

June 19, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

This is part one of a two part video on Edward and Mary that I found interesting. Please disregard the broken thumbnail image on the video. The video itself actually works. What do you think? Please leave a comment.

Posted in: History Tagged: Edward, Great Britain, Mary, video

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