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Medieval English Monarchy and Welsh Princes

Medieval Britain, properly explained. Who held power, who it served, and what the official record leaves out.

English Kings and Welsh Princes
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Castles of England and Wales

Explore castles across England and Wales, where each fortress reveals its own story of power, conflict, and history waiting to be discovered.

English and Welsh Castles

Wizardry, Witching and Witchcraft

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Power, fear, and the law shaped medieval life far beyond the throne room. The people the standard account ignores left their mark in court records, chronicles, and the stones of castles built to keep them out.

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We are a proud affiliate of Ordnance Survey and English Heritage, bringing authoritative maps and historic insight to every reader

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English Heritage

English Heritage protects and promotes England’s spectacular historic buildings and archaeological sites, ensuring that they are researched, understood and accessible to all. English Heritage have over 400 sites open to the public, including the world-famous Stonehenge, the recently refurbished Kenwood House, Tintagel Castle and Hadrian’s Wall.

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Ordnance Survey

As the national mapping agency of Great Britain Ordnance Survey is renowned for its paper maps as well as the award-winning OS Maps app, loved by walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders, climbers and everyone that enjoys discovering the Great British outdoors and getting off of the beaten track. On top of that they offer a wide range of guide books, personalised maps, themed maps and more. 

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