Returning to London, he secured the patronage of King Christian’s sister Queen Anne, the wife of King James I, and became famous as a designer of costumes and stage settings for royal masques (in fact, he is credited with introducing movable scenery to England). Between 1605 and 1640, he...
Located at 10 Stafford Street (within walking distance of current royal residences at Buckingham and St James’s Palace), this pub dates back to at least 1710 and has gone through several name changes including, apparently, Shelley’s Hotel and The King John’s Head, but has now returned to...
1Athelstan was king of Wessex and the first king of all England. 2James VI of Scotland became also James I of England in 1603. Upon accession to the English throne, he styled himself "King of Great Britain" and was so proclaimed. Legally, however, he and his successors held separate En...
~ Interview with James Gratton March-May, 2011 Jeremy, when and how did you become involved with the series and what did you work on? I was just a work experience lad on Series II at 17 years of age at DBP Models. I made the cottage seen next to the station master's house for "...
Prince George Alexander Louis of CambridgePrince William, duke of Cambridge (later prince of Wales), and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge (later princess of Wales), arriving with their first son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, at Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London, for the...
great aspiration to be the first King of both Scotland and England was realized in 1603 upon the death of Queen Elizabeth.When he ascended to the English throne that year he had already been king of Scotland for 36 years.He was now known as King James VI of Scotland & I ...
A blood-red moon rises over England, and it bodes ill for a country still enduring the Norman boot, but the same moon also shines on the ancient forests and pagan glades of the land, where liberty lies hidden and a young warrior-knight ...See more Read more: Plot summary Director ...
Bradley James Allan ... in memory of Caroline Derpienski ... special thanks Harry Morton ... in memory of: a true gentleman who led by example, helped others and knew his duty See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs ...
James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "c...
WHERE: The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace (nearest Tube stations are Victoria, Green Park, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner); WHEN: 10am to 5pm (check website for closure dates around the coronation); COST: £15 adults/£10 young person (aged 18-24)/£9 child (aged five to...