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This walled medieval village is full of half-timbered and charming stone buildings, with winding streets and cobblestoned ...
A blue plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878.
The town's significance stems from its being the birthplace and burial site of William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright and poet. Shakespeare was born in Henley Street in 1564, and his ...
A windswept plateau in Cornwall has yielded a surprise that rewrites centuries of myth. Long linked to the legend of King Arthur, a site known as King Arthur’s Hall has now been firmly dated to the ...
Hidden In One Of France's Most Underrated Wine Regions Is A Medieval Town With An Ancient Market Hall. Story by Pamela Vachon • 15m.
A blue plaque celebrating one of England's most famous medieval kings has been unveiled in a Wiltshire town. The plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the ...
A blue plaque celebrating one of England's most famous medieval kings has been unveiled in a Wiltshire town. The plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the ...
Town celebrates links with medieval English king. Sue Kinnear and Ben Marvell - BBC Radio Wiltshire. 19 June 2025 at 10:16 am ...