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The Peasants’ Revolt

By H. W. Dulcken

In 1381, young King Richard II was faced with a popular uprising against tax rises.

Jack Cade’s Revolt

By Charles Dickens

Jack Cade brought a protest to London with right on his side, but then threw it all away.

The Black Rood of Scotland

From The Rites of Durham Edited by John Davies

When the Reformers sold off the treasures of Durham Cathedral, they sold a priceless piece of Scottish history into oblivion.

The Voyage of John Cabot

By Edith Louise Marsh

On the Feast of St John the Baptist, June 24th, 1497, Venetian navigator John Cabot claimed North America for the King of England.

Isabella Calls Time

By H. W. Dulcken

The Despensers ensured that King Edward II never left their sight, but it was what Queen Isabella was doing that should have worried them.

The Battle of Bannockburn

By H. W. Dulcken

Edward II hoped to outshine his famous father by bringing Scotland under the English crown, but Robert the Bruce was ready for him.

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