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Tastes Of History
Aug 22, 2022
Dispelling Some Myths: Lady Godiva’s naked ride
Did you know the city of Coventry has an official Lady Godiva? To be honest we didn’t until recently when we discovered that Pru Porretta...
Tastes Of History
Jan 13, 2022
Being Anglo-Saxon
The BBC’s series ‘Digging for Britain’ has returned to screens this month. Hosted by Prof Alice Roberts (pictured), the programme...
Tastes Of History
Jan 6, 2022
On This Day: Harold crowned King
January 6th, 1066: Harold Godwinson, formerly Earl of Wessex, is crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey. Harold was born in the...
Tastes Of History
Dec 21, 2020
Wæs hæl! Drinc hæl!
Although synonymous with Christmas, the tradition of wassailing, typically celebrated on Twelfth Night (variously January 5th or 6th),...
Tastes Of History
Aug 28, 2020
Invasion? What Invasion?
Introduction As you may know from the popular histories, the Romans left Britain at 'ten past four on a wet Tuesday afternoon', and...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Anglo-Saxon Fare Fit for a Battle
A pivotal battle took place 953 years ago on October 14th, 1066. It changed the course of Anglo-Saxon England's history when William of...
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