Schools History

16/03/2025

Anne Neville was born on 11th June 1456 and died on 16th March 1485. She was the daughter of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick. As coheiress to one of the most powerful and wealthy men in England, she was a significant woman. Her importance led to her marriage to Prince Edward (of Westminster) and following his death at the Battle of Tewkesbury, to Richard Duke of Gloucester. Anne gave birth to one son, Edward (of Middleham). His date of birth is disputed. Her son died at a young age, in 1484. Anne herself was to pass away at a young age, dying in 1485.

Anne Neville Anne Neville was born on 11th June 1456 and died on 16th March 1485. She was the daughter of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick. As coheiress to one of the most powerful and wealthy men in England, she was a significant woman. Her importance led to her marriage to Prince Edward (of W...

15/03/2025

A Wound Man from a late 15th-century manuscript, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Cgm 597 — Source (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

15/03/2025

The Wound Man from Wellcome Library’s MS. 290 — Source (CC BY 4.0).

15/03/2025

The Wound Man from the Fasciculus medicinae (1491), Bayerische Staatsbibliothek — Source (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

15/03/2025

An example of the Zodiac Man, from Heymandus de Veteri Busco’s Ars computistica (1488), Wellcome Library MS 349 — Source (CC BY 4.0).

15/03/2025

The Wound Man from Wellcome Library’s MS. 49 — Source (CC BY 4.0)

14/03/2025

ASINI, GREECE—An international team of archaeologists has recently completed new excavations at the submerged ancient […]

13/03/2025

John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln

John de la Pole was created Earl of Lincoln on 13th March 1467.

John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln John de la Pole was created Earl of Lincoln on 13th March 1467. Quartered Arms of John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln John de la Pole was son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk and King Edward IV and Richard IIIs sister, Elizabeth of York. His relationship....

13/03/2025

On 13th March 1918 L.42, L.52 and L.56 Zeppelins set out to raid industrial areas in the North East of England. Poor weather resulted in two of the Zeppelins being forced to turn back. The third, L.42, could already see the British coast when it received the order to return to Germany. The captain decided to continue with the raid. He waited until nightfall and then used the wind to drift inland. Soon he was over West Hartlepool.

First World WarOn This Day West Hartlepool’s 3rd Zeppelin Raid of the First World War March 13, 2021 Dan Moorhouse On 13th March 1918 L.42, L.52 and L.56 Zeppelins set out to raid industrial areas in the North East of England. Poor weather resulted in two of the Zeppelins being forced to turn back...

12/03/2025

Battle of Losecote Field

The Battle of Losecoat Field was fought on 12th March 1470. Losecoat Field saw Warwick and Clarence once again rebel against Edward IV. Here, they were defeated. Following the battle of Losecoat Field the Earl of Warwick and Duke of Clarence went over the Lancastrian cause.

Battle of Losecote Field The Battle of Losecoat Field was fought on 12th March 1470. Losecoat Field saw Warwick and Clarence once again rebel against Edward IV. Here, they were defeated. Following the battle of Losecoat Field the Earl of Warwick and Duke of Clarence went over the Lancastrian cause.....

11/03/2025

Private Albert Gitchell became the first documented case of what became known as ‘Spanish Flu’. The US Army cook reported symptoms of a “bad cold”. He was soon followed by Corporel L. Drake. By noon of the same day, the camp surgeon had seen over 100 men displaying the same symptoms.

First World WarOn This Day First Case of Spanish Influenza: 11th March 1918 March 11, 2021 Dan Moorhouse Private Albert Gitchell became the first documented case of what became known as ‘Spanish Flu’. The US Army cook reported symptoms of a “bad cold”. He was soon followed by Corporel L. Dra...

11/03/2025

To Kill a King.

The Trial and Ex*****on of King Charles I in 1649.

English Civil Wars 1649: Act of Parliament – to try Charles I for treason January 2, 2025 Dan Moorhouse 6 January 1649: An Act of the Commons of England Assembled in Parliament, for Erecting of a High Court of Justice, for the Trying and Judging of Charles Stuart, King of England. In 1648 Parliame...