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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...