Author Highlight – Q&A Session with … Sharon Bennett Connolloy

Today, I'm very excited to be hosting the author Sharon Bennett Connolloy on her Blog Tour celebrating the release of her book, Ladies of the Magna Carta. So sit back, relax and enjoy! I feel very honoured to have the wonderful author Sharon Bennett Connolly on my blog today, where I have grilled her with …

The Ancient #Chepstow Port

Did you know, Chepstow once had a busy, thriving port by the old iron Chepstow Bridge? Shipping from Chepstow is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. “The port of Chepstow was the only one in Gwent, except Newport, to which ships of any size could come. From here barges used to take goods up …

William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury

#OTD - A Day Late! Taken from my post on #HistoryLair 3 JUNE 1397​ - This day marks the death of William Montagu (also spelt Montacute), 2nd Earl of Salisbury, aged 68. He was one of England’s most successful battle commanders, fighting closely alongside Edward III and his son, Prince Edward, the Black Prince. He …

#OTD 946 CE – The Reign of a Magnificent Anglo-Saxon King That Was Cut Short

  My whistle-stop research piece today for HISTORY LAIR, check out their page.       #OTD in 946​ - Death of King Edmund I of England (939 – 946), born circa 921 and also known as Deed-Doer and Edmund the Magnificent. His lineage was impressive - grandson of Alfred the Great, son of the King …

#OTD 16th May – Middlesex Day

Many people assume I'm from London due to my accent and I gave up a long time ago explaining I was actually from Middlesex, the county London sits in.  People either hadn't heard of it or thought it didn't exist anymore - wrong! The Kingdom of Middlesex - Middelseaxe, after the area of middle land …

Henry of Monmouth – later Henry V – and his famous cradle

  Everyone knows Henry V was born at Monmouth Castle - according to the Monmouth Castle and Regimental Museum, Henry V was born there as the family were on a tour of their estates.  Below is a quote from my book, Secret Monmouth, about the early days of the boy born into nobility but not …