‘The Butcher’ of Skipton
John Clifford John Clifford was born in 1435 at Conisbrough Castle...
Scarborough Castle, Richard III and Arnold Schwarzenegger
‘Are you going to Scarborough Fair?’ I couldn’t get the lyrics...
Isabel de Vermandois
Isabel de Vermandois Isabel de Vermandois (Elizabeth) is an historical figure...
On Richard’s Trail: Visiting Middleham
It was one of those days that seem to come right...
Joan Beaufort: Countess of Westmorland
John and Katherine Joan Beaufort was the daughter of the liaison...
James II of Scotland
Wars of the Roses and Foreign Personalities A recent post in...
Battle of Wakefield
The Duke of York’s Last Battle On December 30, 1460 an...
Images of London
Samuel Johnson once said, ‘When a man is tired of London,...
Barnard Castle Views
Here is a quick snippet of video of Barnard Castle from...
Walmgate Bar, York
When I visited York this summer, I made sure to visit...
Durham Cathedral and a Lost Treasure
Research Find at Durham Cathedral While researching for The World of...
Treasure Trove and Crosby Place
It was a history nerd’s biggest thrill. I’d been in the...
Ludlow Castle
John Leland, writing in the sixteenth century, said, ‘The town of...
Cover Story
I am pleased to announce that the cover for The World...
Princess Philippa
The Calendar of Signet Letters of Henry IV and Henry V...
New DNA Study results
I woke up this morning to find an interesting video posted...