Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History

Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History
Title Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History PDF eBook
Author Fiona Macdonald
Publisher Andrews UK Limited
Pages 105
Release 2012-02-16
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 1908759755

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With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.

Gardening A Very Peculiar History

Gardening A Very Peculiar History
Title Gardening A Very Peculiar History PDF eBook
Author Jacqueline Morley
Publisher The Salariya Book Company
Pages 192
Release 2021-02-08
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1909645192

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Jacqueline Morley explores the history of one of Britain's favourite pastimes – gardening. Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and architect's designs, this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at the development of gardening. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated, discovering everything from medieval gardening to the garden's significance today.

Great Scots A Very Peculiar History

Great Scots A Very Peculiar History
Title Great Scots A Very Peculiar History PDF eBook
Author Fiona Macdonald
Publisher The Salariya Book Company
Pages 192
Release 2021-02-03
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1909645206

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Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History looks at a whole host of great (and not so great) Scots and their influence on the world. The book features a short history of each person, detailing their achievements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. Including chapters about Scots in power, scientific Scots, scandalous Scots and many, many more, Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History celebrates the men and women who have helped to shape Scottish history.

Make Do And Mend A Very Peculiar History

Make Do And Mend A Very Peculiar History
Title Make Do And Mend A Very Peculiar History PDF eBook
Author Jacqueline Morley
Publisher The Salariya Book Company
Pages 194
Release 2021-02-03
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1910184454

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Jacqueline Morley explores the story of clothing in a time of crisis. Telling the story of clothes rationing, the Utility Scheme and 'Make-do and Mend', this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at Britain and other countries, and how they dealt with a drastically reduced supply of clothing in wartime. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated.

Royal Marriage Secrets

Royal Marriage Secrets
Title Royal Marriage Secrets PDF eBook
Author John Ashdown-Hill
Publisher The History Press
Pages 385
Release 2013-07-01
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 0752494201

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With a new royal baby we witness fundamental changes in the succession laws, but then rules governing the royal weddings and the succession to the throne have always been shifting. So what is marriage and who decides? What special rules govern royal marriage and when did they come into force? How have royal marriages affected history? Were the 'Princes in the Tower' illegitimate? Did Henry VIII really have six wives? Was Queen Victoria 'Mrs Brown'? how were royal consorts chosen in the past? Did some use witchcraft to win the Crown? History has handled debateable royal marriages in various ways, but had the same rules been applied consistently, the order of succession would have been completely different. Here, all controversial English and British royal marriages are reassessed together for the first time to explore how different cases can shed light on one another. Surveying the whole phenomenon of disputed royal marriage, the author offer some intriguing new evidence, while highlighting common features and points of contrast.

Kings and Queens

Kings and Queens
Title Kings and Queens PDF eBook
Author Macmillan Library Reference USA.
Publisher Macmillan Reference USA
Pages 0
Release 1999
Genre Kings and rulers
ISBN 9780028653754

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Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.

The Royal Wedding

The Royal Wedding
Title The Royal Wedding PDF eBook
Author James Wilkinson
Publisher Scala Books
Pages 0
Release 2011
Genre Royal weddings
ISBN 9781857597240

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This stunning book is Westminster Abbey's official publication on this Royal Wedding and is a unique and unrivalled souvenir to the momentous occasion, taking place on the 29th April 2011 in one of the most famous buildings in the world. It showcases photographs of the wedding exclusive to the Abbey, plus a selection of the best press photography; gives an authoritative account of William and Catherine's friendship and subsequent engagement; and includes an overview of other Royal Weddings held at the Abbey The occasion of HRH Prince William's marriage to Catherine Middleton is a Royal Wedding steeped in history. The couple chose Westminster Abbey because of its "staggering beauty, its 1000 years of royal history and its relative intimacy despite its size". In the last 100 years, Westminster Abbey has played host to ten royal weddings, including those of The Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (who became George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, to Lieutenant Phillip Mountbatten. The coronation of every crowned monarch has taken place in the Abbey since it was built by Edward the Confessor on the site of a former monastery in the 11th century - the first that of William the Conqueror in 1066 and the most recent that of William's grandmother Elizabeth II in 1953. AUTHOR: James Wilkinson has been associated with the Abbey since he was a chorister there in the early 1950s; in 1953 he sang at the Queen's coronation. During a career in journalism he was the BBC s science correspondent for twenty-five years. He is now one of the Abbey's Honorary Stewards and the author of many publications about the Abbey. SELLING POINTS: *Westminster Abbey's official book on the Royal Wedding *Over 20 stunning pictures of this momentous occasion *Authoritative account of their seven year friendship and subsequent engagement *Includes a fascinating presentation of other Royal Weddings at the Abbey 38 colour & 4 b/w illustrations