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79King Henry 9th?
King Henry 9th - England didn't have a King Henry the 9th, as everyone knows, but it very nearly happened, as Henry the 8th was trying desperately to have his illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy recognised as his heir. Henry...
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68The Tower Part 3.
The priceless jewels which make up Great Britain's Crown Jewels are safely guarded in The Tower of London. The term Crown Jewels refers to the regalia and vestments worn by monarchs at their coronations and on other state occasions. In the collection there are crowns, sceptres, orbs, swords, rings and golden spurs. The Royal Robe, worn at ceremonies is also in the collection, along with the Royal banqueting plate, church plate and even christening fonts which are still used by the Royal Family.
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77Fletcher Christian-Did he return to England?
Fletcher Christian was the leader of the mutiny against the tyrant Captain William Bligh on H.M.S. Bounty in the Pacific Ocean, in 1789. The mutineers settled on Pitcairn Island with their native wives. Did he return to England or was he killed on Pitcairn?
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76Highwaymen
Highwaymen-The legend of Dick Turpin,and other Highwaymen has been romanticised by poets and writers of folk lore, who love to dress up the exploits of criminals as daring highwaymen. He is labelled a gentleman who held women in...
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75The Tower Part 1.
The Tower of London should really be called the Towers of London as there are twentyone different towers which make up the overall structure. Twenty of the towers are situated on the Outer Ward built in to the six sides of the structure with the oldest tower, the White Tower built in the centre of the Inner ward. The White Tower was built by William the Conqueror, along with other castles and towers to protect the new city of London. The White Tower would protect the city from invasion by the r
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72Flatmobile- world's lowest car
The worlds lowest street legal car is a jet - powered reproduction of 'The Bat Mobile.' Perry Watkins of Buckinghamshire started the project in October 2006 after his success with two other world record flattened cars, 'Impressed' at only 26 inches high which gained the Guinness Book of records in 1990 as the lowest legal car, and 'Lowlife' at 24 inches high, his flattened and elongated Mini which held the record from 2000 to 2008.
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72King George 5th
George Frederick Ernest Albert was born on 3rd of June 1865. He was the second son of Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and Alexandra Princess of Wales. His father, Prince Edward would later become King Edward 7th on the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. George's elder brother, Albert Victor was seventeen months older than George and they were raised together, taught their lessons together and joined the Royal Navy together when George was twelve years old. They were sent to H.M.S Brittania
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71play snooker
play snooker-Snooker is a great game to play and I've been trying to play snooker for many years. I say trying because I just do not have the talent or the ability. However this doesn't stop me from trying every Sunday morning...
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77King Arthur Fact or Fiction
King Arthur Fact or Fiction-King Arthur, the legendary king, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century, according to folklore. Arthur's story is mainly composed of folk tales and romantic invention,Was he fact or fiction...
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67DIY Burglar alarm
DIY Burglar alarm-I came home from the shops on a Saturday morning, a few months back, and my wife greeted me with the words, 'Your workshop has been broken into and everything is gone.' I was gutted! I'd been burgled! I'd have to build a DIY Burglar alarm.
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