Fascinating stuff. Even after all these years of researching Henry III, I’m still unsure what precisely inspired the assassination attempt at Woodstock in 1238. Definitely among the most bizarre events of his reign.
Some historians I’ve spoken to regard the pirates’ fate as the first example of ‘hanging, drawing and quartering’; I haven’t researched the subject in enough detail to know whether there are earlier examples.
I’ll be visiting Lundy in June; am looking forward to seeing where de Marisco hung out. 👍🏻
That's right. Think it might be Landmark Trust, but not sure - some of the accomodation on the island definitely is, including where we're staying. Be interested to see what I can in any case.
Fascinating stuff. Even after all these years of researching Henry III, I’m still unsure what precisely inspired the assassination attempt at Woodstock in 1238. Definitely among the most bizarre events of his reign.
Some historians I’ve spoken to regard the pirates’ fate as the first example of ‘hanging, drawing and quartering’; I haven’t researched the subject in enough detail to know whether there are earlier examples.
I’ll be visiting Lundy in June; am looking forward to seeing where de Marisco hung out. 👍🏻
Jealous! I'd love to see his castle, although I think it's a B&B now...
That's right. Think it might be Landmark Trust, but not sure - some of the accomodation on the island definitely is, including where we're staying. Be interested to see what I can in any case.