Hanging, Drawing and Quartering: the Anatomy of an Execution
I found this an incredibly hard post to write - not just because of its length but also the amount of research into the act of execution....
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Bannockburn: the Scottish Army
Note: There are some details about the Battle of Bannockburn that we may never know for sure, such as the numbers involved on either...
Bannockburn: the English Army
Note: There are some details about the Battle of Bannockburn that we may never know for sure, such as the numbers involved on either...
The Cause of the Battle of Bannockburn
Edward II had last invaded Scotland in the years 1309 and 1310, but every time he rode north, the Scots seemed to disappear into their...
The Trial and Death of William Wallace
Thanks to the film 'Braveheart', William Wallace has pretty much become a household name. But, of course, the film contains more fiction...
Llywelyn Bren - Rebel With a Cause
The son of Gryffydd ap Rhys, Llywelyn Bren was the lord of Senghennydd and Meisgyn - both of which came under the overlordship of...
The Flight and Capture of Hugh Despenser and Edward II 1326
Invasion When Isabella, Edward’s estranged queen, and his foremost enemy, Roger de Mortimer landed on British soil near to the manor of...
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle played a part in the life of both Hugh Despensers. Built originally in 1067 by, it passed through the hands of the Fitz...
The Battle of Boroughbridge and its Consequences
The Battle of Boroughbridge was fought on 16th March 1322. It was a small battle and probably didn't last very long, but its consequences...
How Piers Gaveston Stole the Show at the Coronation of Edward II
The coronation of Edward II, previously known as Prince Edward of Caernarvon, was actually a double coronation, as Edward’s 12-year-old...
Lady Despenser's Scribery
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