Just read this from the BBC:
Stonehenge a ‘long term cemetery’:
“The site was used as a cemetery for 500 years, from the point of its inception. Archaeologists have said the cremation burials found at the site might represent a single elite family and its descendants – perhaps a ruling dynasty.”
This is rather interesting, especially as I’ve [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Stonehenge a ‘long term cemetery’
Posted in British History 101 on 29 May 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A big thank-you and a reminder
Posted in British History 101 on 17 May 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I opened the British History 101 mailbox yesterday to find this waiting for me:
Listener Kelly was so very kind enough to send me this wonderful book from the Amazon wishlist. A huge THANK YOU to Kelly – it is much appreciated and will be enjoyed immensely!
A friendly reminder to all – I will be on [...]
The Blitz
Posted in 1, 8 on 12 May 2008 | 5 Comments »
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Today’s news selection: 10 May 2008
Posted in British History 101 on 10 May 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here are the stories I’ve selected from the BBC for today’s news highlights:
England
Historic bomber completes tests
The Emerald Isle
New Dublin brewery for Guinness
Devolution – one year on
Writer O’Faolain dies in Dublin
Scotland
Brown vows to fight UK breakup
Sir Walter Scott retreat for sale
Wales
Boy sleeps on as lightning hits
Rebirth of Welsh whisky spirit
Politics
Tributes paid to Gwyneth Dunwoody
Daily news selection: 6 May 2008
Posted in British History 101 on 6 May 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here are the stories I’ve selected for today’s news highlights from the BBC:
Northern Ireland/Ireland: Queen visit ‘may depend on the IRA’
In Pictures: Harry receives medal
Wales: ‘Highest ever’ visits to museums
Lowry paintings to be auctioned
Are we a nation of strangers?
Scotland: Alexander makes referendum threat
Scotland: Countdown to NHS anniversary
Wales: Hungry ravens making live kills
The Blacksmiths Arms
Posted in British History 101 on 2 May 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the April/May issue of inBritain (follow the link for the mag’s temporary website), I found this interesting blurb:
“Just north of the village of Lewes in the village of Offham you’ll find The Blacksmiths Arms (4-star), an old world inn famous as the place where Simon de Montfort prepared for the Battle of Lewes in [...]
