Edward II

Inspired by Susan Higginbotham's recent posts on wills written by Anthony Woodville and other nobles of the fifteenth century, and part...

This is the second part of my post ( part one ) about Edward II's cousin Marie de St Pol, who married Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke...

Today, the first part of a post about Edward II's kinswoman Marie de St Pol, countess of Pembroke, who was a wife for less than three ye...

Hope everyone is well and enjoying good weather! It was great to go on holiday, and it's also great to be online again and back to Edwa...

This will be my last post till 6 June or thereabouts, as I'm off on holiday. Yay! Edward II good news: he now has 237 fans on Facebook, ...

Further to my last few posts, here's one about the aftermath of Earl Thomas of Lancaster's execution on 22 March 1322. Miracles wer...

Oh dear, I'm very lax about updating the blog these days! Apologies; I've been busy with (lots of, ack) dental appointments, teachin...

The third and final part ( part one , part two ) of my post about Thomas, earl of Lancaster and his relationship with his first cousin Edwar...

I'm sure you know what today is: Edward II's 726th birthday. Yes, my favourite king was born in Caernarfon on 25 April 1284. Hearty ...