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Norman Conquest and York’s Architectural Transformation: Unveiling the Legacy of the Harrying of the North

Norman Conquest and York’s Architectural Transformation: Unveiling the Legacy of the Harrying of the North

The history of York, a city located in the north of England, is deeply intertwined with the Norman conquest of England and its lasting architectural legacy. The Norman invasion, led by William the Conqueror in 1066, brought significant changes to the region, including the brutal military campaigns known as the Harrying of the North. Through […]

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Margaret Beaufort: The Mother Who Ended the Wars of the Roses and Founded the Tudor Dynasty

Margaret Beaufort: The Mother Who Ended the Wars of the Roses and Founded the Tudor Dynasty

Introduction The Wars of the Roses were a series of bloody conflicts fought between two rival branches of the Plantagenet family for the English throne in the 15th century. The fighting lasted for over 30 years and caused widespread destruction and instability across the country. However, the war came to an end in August 1485 […]