History Side Quest
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Expat history lover living in London. Giving you your dose of history side quests so you can sound fun at parties.
Edward VI was crowned in Westminster Abbey #onthisday in 1547.
The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he succeeded his father when he was 9 years old.
Edward died aged just 15, probably from tuberculosis, and is buried in the Abbey's Lady Chapel.
#london #history #medievalhistory #blueskyhistory
The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he succeeded his father when he was 9 years old.
Edward died aged just 15, probably from tuberculosis, and is buried in the Abbey's Lady Chapel.
#london #history #medievalhistory #blueskyhistory
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Edward VI was crowned in Westminster Abbey #onthisday in 1547.
The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he succeeded his father when he was 9 years old.
Edward died aged just 15, probably from tuberculosis, and is buried in the Abbey's Lady Chapel.
#london #history #medievalhistory #blueskyhistory
The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he succeeded his father when he was 9 years old.
Edward died aged just 15, probably from tuberculosis, and is buried in the Abbey's Lady Chapel.
#london #history #medievalhistory #blueskyhistory
Tewkesbury. This is where a defining moment in the Wars of the Roses took place in 1471. The Yorkist army crushed the Lancastrians-securing the throne for Edward IV. #medievalhistory #warsoftheroses #tewkesbury #england
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Tewkesbury. This is where a defining moment in the Wars of the Roses took place in 1471. The Yorkist army crushed the Lancastrians-securing the throne for Edward IV. #medievalhistory #warsoftheroses #tewkesbury #england
Please help me cleanse my timeline of political stuff. Give me history accounts to follow and please spare me that history is politics. I can’t handle it anymore lol.
February 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Please help me cleanse my timeline of political stuff. Give me history accounts to follow and please spare me that history is politics. I can’t handle it anymore lol.
If wondering around #hydepark in #london and want to see what the Crystal Palace that housed the Great Exhibition of 1851 in its original location looked like, you can download an app that let’s you see it in augmented reality and it was massive!! Located near Princes gate.
February 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today in history! January 5th 1066, Edward the Confessor dies with no heir apparent. This sparked a succession crisis that led to the Norman conquest and the battle of Hastings. #history #norman #1066 #onthisdayinhistory
January 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today in history! January 5th 1066, Edward the Confessor dies with no heir apparent. This sparked a succession crisis that led to the Norman conquest and the battle of Hastings. #history #norman #1066 #onthisdayinhistory
The Coronation Stone in Kingston upon Thames is an ancient sarsen stone said to have been used for the coronation of 7 Anglo-Saxon kings in the 10th century.
In AD 924, Athelstan became the King of Mercia and later he was crowned in Kingston in AD 925 as “King of Britons” #history #london
In AD 924, Athelstan became the King of Mercia and later he was crowned in Kingston in AD 925 as “King of Britons” #history #london
January 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When your in London just look out for London's smallest public statue, The Two Mice Eating Cheese, is thought to honor two construction workers who tragically fell from scaffolding in 1862 while arguing over a sandwich. Near Monument tube station and Philpot lane. #history #london #statue
December 31, 2024 at 9:10 AM
December 30th 1460: Richard, Duke of York - aka Richard Plantagenet, a leading English magnate and claimant to the throne in what was later referred to as the Wars of the Roses - was defeated and killed at the disastrous Battle of Wakefield. #history #onthisday
December 30, 2024 at 10:20 AM
December 30th 1460: Richard, Duke of York - aka Richard Plantagenet, a leading English magnate and claimant to the throne in what was later referred to as the Wars of the Roses - was defeated and killed at the disastrous Battle of Wakefield. #history #onthisday
Merry Christmas! William the Conqueror was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. #merrychristmas #williamtheconqueror #london #history #westminsterabbey
December 25, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Merry Christmas! William the Conqueror was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. #merrychristmas #williamtheconqueror #london #history #westminsterabbey
December 23, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Leadenhall Market, dating back to the 14th century, was originally a meat and fish market. Beautiful Victorian architecture, now hosts shops and restaurants in the heart of London. For you Harry Potter fans this was the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon alley! #history #london #harrypotter
December 12, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Leadenhall Market, dating back to the 14th century, was originally a meat and fish market. Beautiful Victorian architecture, now hosts shops and restaurants in the heart of London. For you Harry Potter fans this was the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon alley! #history #london #harrypotter
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This Passageway on St Mary at Hill has a skull and crossbones in the pediment. Why? Because it was the entrance to the graveyard of neighbouring St. Mary at Hill Church. The graveyard was closed to new entrants in 1846 - by that time the cities churches were overflowing with bodies #history #london
December 11, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Ever wondered why these are a bit different? White bollards in London date back to the 19th century, symbolising that you are in the The City of London. They mark pedestrian zones and reflect the city's commitment to preserving its historic charm. Now you know. #london #history
December 10, 2024 at 2:45 PM
This fine chap is Oliver Goldsmith and is found within the Temple Church Grounds. He was an Irish writer and poet, known for his works like "The Vicar of Wakefield" and "She Stoops to Conquer." His storytelling blended humor and humanity, leaving a lasting legacy in literature. #history #london
December 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM
St Dunstan in the East. Located halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London, this church has seen it all. Built just after 1100 it was damaged during the Great Fire in 1666, renovated with help from Christopher Wren but the Blitz was the final shot in 1941. #history #london #church #hsq
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Have you ever wondered what #londonbridge looked like in medieval times (circa 1400?). Well here you go. Located at Saint Magnus the Martyr near the current London Bridge. #london #history #londonhistory #medieval
December 4, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Have you ever wondered what #londonbridge looked like in medieval times (circa 1400?). Well here you go. Located at Saint Magnus the Martyr near the current London Bridge. #london #history #londonhistory #medieval
This photo may look unremarkable, but this railing is made from World War II stretchers. 600,000 of these were manufactured during the Air Raids (Blitz) and used by ARP officers to carry wounded civilians. Sometimes what looks mundane is anything but.. #london #history #ww2 #britishhistory
December 4, 2024 at 7:48 AM
This photo may look unremarkable, but this railing is made from World War II stretchers. 600,000 of these were manufactured during the Air Raids (Blitz) and used by ARP officers to carry wounded civilians. Sometimes what looks mundane is anything but.. #london #history #ww2 #britishhistory
Always a pleasure to visit the Church of Saint Magnus The Martyr where the original London Bridge once stood. More to come on what’s inside this beautiful church! Stay tuned. #history #london #londonbridge
December 3, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Always a pleasure to visit the Church of Saint Magnus The Martyr where the original London Bridge once stood. More to come on what’s inside this beautiful church! Stay tuned. #history #london #londonbridge
Another landmark people walk by every day and have no clue. The #London Stone, a historic relic, symbolizes the city’s resilience and rich heritage. Nestled just outside of Cannon Street station. Neolithic? Roman? Anglo Saxon?Viking? It’s up for debate but it’s old!! #LondonStone #History
December 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Another landmark people walk by every day and have no clue. The #London Stone, a historic relic, symbolizes the city’s resilience and rich heritage. Nestled just outside of Cannon Street station. Neolithic? Roman? Anglo Saxon?Viking? It’s up for debate but it’s old!! #LondonStone #History
The Tower of #London, founded in 1066 by William the Conqueror, has served as a royal palace, fortress, and prison. Famous for housing the Crown Jewels, it has witnessed key historical events and executions, including Anne Boleyn. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #history #toweroflondon
December 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM
The Tower of #London, founded in 1066 by William the Conqueror, has served as a royal palace, fortress, and prison. Famous for housing the Crown Jewels, it has witnessed key historical events and executions, including Anne Boleyn. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #history #toweroflondon
William Marshall. “The Greatest Knight.” This dude was the medieval version of a superhero. He even got knighted by Eleanor of Aquitaine, and trust me, she didn't just knight anyone. Marshall’s resume? Served 4 Kings, Templar, Earl, 500 battles and saved a Prince. #london #templar #history
November 30, 2024 at 1:21 AM