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Where can you find a list of historical movies about England's sovereigns like 'Lion in Winter' and BBC's 'QEI' series?
British Movies Here are opinions and answers from FAQ Farmers: You could try Amazon.com and look it up on the search bar....
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What flag did the British fly during the American Revolution?
British flag The British flag correctly called the union flag, but also known as the union jack consists of the flag of England...
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What were the long term causes of the English Civil War?
I would say there were two. One was the Protestant Reformation and thew question of whether England would be formally Catholic or...
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What is the history of UK universities?
I am not an expert on the history of UK universities but can I say something about my alma mater University Of Wales...
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How did the English rose originate?
Simply, from the Wars of the Roses. The Wars of the Roses were a series of conflicts fought between the House of Lancaster and...
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How can you find information about the heirs of Dusko Popov who one of the most successful British agents during World War 2?
I met Dean Popov around 1967 in Rome where we both lived. At the time Dean was a street painter and his cousin Ivan Popov that...
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What is the context of Wilfred Owen's poem 'Dulce est Decorum est'?
Wilfred Owen was an officer in the Manchester Regiment in WW1. The poem describes a gas attack on his men, and the subsequent...
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When did the Battle of Hastings start and end?
14th October 1066 The Battle of Hastings took place on Saturday, October 14, 1066. Chronicles say it began approx at 9 am. It...
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Why was Oliver Cromwell a hero?
Because he helped create an army for england. When the civil war ended cromwell wanted to reach an agreement with kings charles...
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Where can you find a brief history of England?
The history of England as related in the English schools curriculum is skewed away from the formative years of our Nordic invader...
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Where did famous people in the 1800's go to have balls or parties?
I know that in England 1800's that the rich went to Vaulhk Gardens in E ngland to have masked balls or for other things to other...
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What were the economic and social conditions of a merchant in mid 17th century in England?
In some ways the middle of the 17th century was good time English merchants. In alliance with section of the landed gentry,...
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What was Princess Diana's brother's poem to her on her burial in 1997?
= Time is too slow for those who wait. by Henry Van Dyke = Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear,...
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What is the history and background of the English flag?
The English Flag (i.e. the red cross on a white background) is the cross of St. George and probably originates from when England...
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What type of government does England have now and how does the present day governmental structure relate to the medieval period?
All I know is that England has a constitutional monarchy. Answer The United Kingdom now has a constitutional government,...
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What type of uniforms did the British Army wear in the XVI XVII and XVIII Centuries?
Elena, try to get a book called "Simpkins uniforms of the british army" your local library may be able to help. Simpkins is THE...
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How did a person become a Duke Earl Count or a Baron?
If the title is hereditary and you are the heir then you inherit it upon the death of the previous holder. Otherwise you are...
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What were the cultural and social beliefs of the 1800's?
This may not be relevant, but spirit mediums were popular. They would "contact spirits" but they were just fakes. The rich,...
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What information is known about the English Saint Aurdrea?
There is no such Saint. There is an Italian St Andrea but not an English one.
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What is the role of the English monarch in today's world affairs?
The English monarch has very little power left today, especially when compared to the monarchy's power in the past. However, the...
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How did authority the British Monarch decline since the Glorious Revolution?
Michael, your question covers a lengthy period,from the civil war to the present.The change in thinking and public opinion...
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When was the English language created?
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How did Catherine of Aragon influence England's separation from Rome?
Allison, You can find that out easily enough in any encyclopedia. And it is probably in your textbook as well. The short...
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How did nobility such as Dukes Counts Earls and Barons live in the early 1800s?
Very well.
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What were the principal causes of the British Revolution and was it really a Revolution?
If you are refering to the English civil war as the revolution, yes it was a complete revolution which ended with the...
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Where can you find a battle plan of Stamford Bridge?
i have looked for actual battle plans but you could try the british museum website or the english heritage website but it is...
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Where did the English language originate?
The English language is Germanic and has its early origins in the tribes of North Western Europe, The Jutes from Jutland...
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Why did William and Mary share the throne?
According to "Scotland: A Concise History" by James Halliday, Mary would have succeeded James II, but James had another son in...
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What events happened in 16th century England that helped change history?
Henry VII caused the English Reformation. Elizabeth I came to the throne. Some chap named Shakespeare wrote a few plays. The...
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What was England's involvement in the Vietnam War?
None. MLM
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What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
King Harold of England defeated King Harald (note the different spelling) of Norway who was invading England trying to claim the...
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What is the Marxist interpretation of the English Civil War?
marxism as a theory didn't exist at the time of the civil war, it wasn't concieved by Karl Marx until the 19th century. However,...
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What was Asquith's role in the constitutional crisis and passing of the parliament act?
There must be somebody out there better qualified to answer these questions than me,where are all the teachers and lecturers...
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What was the historic significance of the English Revolution?
It established, once and for all, that the Parliament, representing the people of the country, was the ulimate authority in the...
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What is the pecking order of dukes barons counts etc?
King, Prince, Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, Baron. Answer In Britain it is this: king/queen; duke, marquess, earl,...
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How do you find information on marriage matchmakers in 16th century England?
In general marriages were arranged by parents. They would marry off their daughters to wealthy men, so the family and its...
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What happened to the captured colours after Naseby?
The Colours and Standards captured at Naseby were taken to London where, in the customary way, they were paraded through the...
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What happened with the bombs in London?
The BBC web sites gives a good overview of the...
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When and where did the term 'knight' first originate?
It's a Middle English word coming from the Old English (or Englisc) word 'cniht' meaning a boy servant. The above is...
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English has its roots in what languages?
Some features of the grammar and much of the basic vocabulary in everyday use are derived from West Germanic, the common ancestor...
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What did Britain use to become a global power?
Maybe because we had invented heavy industry and were powering it, along with exporting masses of coal, the fuel of the world at...
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What territories were included in the British Empire at its height and in what order were they lost or returned to self government?
You can break this down into the Dominions and the Colonies, and I can only give a partial answer, thanks to my country of...
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What is the role of a duke?
That has varied over time. What time period do you mean, now or the middle ages or something in between? Michael Montagne
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Where can you find information about lady's maids in the 1700s?
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What state would England be in now if it hadn't been for the Civil Wars?
basically, the civil war with Oliver Cromwell and Charles I was started because Parliament did not like the way the king acted...
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Which English king had the most children and how many years did he rule?
George III reigned from 22 Sept 1761 to 29 Jan 1820, a reign of 58 years 129 days, making him the longest reigning King. He had...
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Was it terrorism in the London transit explosions?
Yes. Bomb residue has already been confirmed and some terrorist groups are trying to take credit. Answer they were...
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What was the Magna Carta?
The charter originally granted by King John was afterwards enacted and confirmed by Parliament more than 30 times. The charter...
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Was the first King of England French and if so what is the story behind it?
No, the first king of England was not French, however in the years 1066 England was conquered by Frenchmen under William, Duke of...
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Why was Edward I such a bad fighter?
He wasn't. Although not all of his wars were succesful there seem to have been more successful ones than failures. He seems to...
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What country did St George come from?
He was born in Cappadocia, in what is now the central Anatolia region of Turkey. The date of birth is apparently unrecorded, but...
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What was the actual location where Edward II was forced to sign the Ordinances of 1311 and who else was there?
Edward II gives in On August 16th Parliament presented the Ordinances to Edward II, at Blackfriars in London. Because of...
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How far was Charles I's religious policy towards the three kingdoms responsible for the outbreak of civil war in 1642?
It was responsible to an extent. New British historians such as Jane Ohlmeyer believe that the English civil war (or...
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When did England become known as England?
England was first known as England at the time of Alfred the Great 871 AD to 924 AD. The English came to England as raiders in...
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How much did class conflict cause the English Civil War?
Hardly at all, despite the efforts of some later commentators to put a Marxist "spin" on it. Many of what would be regarded as...
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How did most of the poorer people dress in early 17th century England?
Have you ever seen pictures of the Pilgrims? They were in that time period and although they weren't destitute most of them were...
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What was Harald Hardrada's claim to the throne?
He thought he should be king because he was a good soldier, wealthy, trustworthy and was related to other previous kings. His...
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How many Queens not the wife of the king have actually reigned as rulers of England?
5 queens have reigned so far in england I make it 6: Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart (Yes she ruled jointly with William III,...
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Why was Edward II a bad fighter not Edward I?
Because he thought he was the best and showed off so then he was bad at it
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How did Harald Hardrada die?
Harald Hardrada's Death Harald Hardrada died at Stamford bridge in 1066 where he fought a bloody battle against Harold...
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Why did England disband the Scottish Clans?
Disbanding the Clans The reason for trying to destroy the clan structure was to break up the political basis for Scottish...
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What were Harold Hardrada's and Harold Godwineson's claims to the throne?
Harold Godwinson claimed that, whilst on his deathbed, Edward had wished for him to be the next king. However the only witness...
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What are views on young James Bulger's killers being released?
i'm a psychology student and have done so much research into robert thompson and jon venables. i believe it was absolutely the...
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Who were King Henry VIII's wives?
King Henry VIII of England was born on 28th June 1491. He became King of England when his father died on 21st April 1509, and he...
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When and why did the English become the British?
The simple answer is: They didn't! Great Britain is a union of states; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in much the...
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Did Football originate in China?
Ancient form of game - China. Modern form of game - England 1863. Answer In ancient China, football game was called Cuju...
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Why is Great Britain not referred to as 'Great Britain and Northern Ireland' or 'United Kingdom'?
The 'British Isles' are made up of many islands including the 'Isle of Man', 'Ireland' and the larger 'Great Britain' which is...
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Who used the first light bulb?
Sir Joseph Swan - 1st Patent 1878. Answer Well Sir Joseph Wilson Swan invented and patented the Lightbulb, so those that used...
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Are the origins of the Royal Navy English or British as the White Ensign includes both flags but The Cross of St George is prominent?
The English navy was created by King Alfred The Great in 9th century in order to engage with Danish longships which were...
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Who were Henry I's sons?
William and Richard were his legitimate sons. Both pre-deceased him. He had two legitimate daughters, Euphemia and Matilda. He...
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Why did the British come to the American colonies?
Firstly, they were not "American Colonies" at the time. They were bush and wilderness. Nobody laid claim to the land. The first...
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How did England lay the foundations for the constitutional monarchy in the 17th century?
England lay the foundations for the constitional monarchy in the 17th Century by invading the surrounding countries, to begin the...
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Why did England think the American Revolution happened?
Good question, very good question. 1) The most popular excuse in England at that time was that it was the work of French...
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What is the difference between a Count and a Baron?
In the English system of peerage there is no title of count. There is a title of viscount. A viscount ranks one step above a...
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Why did Britain pass the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and what groups in Canada and Britain supported this act?
The Statute of Westminister was the final part of the process to grant full independance to Canada. It was supported by the...
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Why was the American Revolution important to people around the world?
i think it is important to me because i can teach my children what was the american revolution and who was good and who was bad
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Where was Carlton Lodge School located in 1872?
Carlton Lodge Academy (Later St John'sSchool) was at 239/241 Iffley Road, Headington, Oxford.
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When did England adopt its flag?
The United Kingdom flag was basically created by combining the St. George's cross (red on white) of England with St. Andrew's...
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What did Richard and John contribute to English History?
This is no easy Question to Answer. King Richard is know as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Coeur de Lion. He is most famous I...
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Where did the bulk of the English peoples' ancestors come from?
The answer is everywhere, the English greatest strength is they are one of the world's great mongrel peoples. After the ice age,...
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What are the meanings of the colors and symbols on the United Kingdom flag?
The flag of the United Kingom is actually a combination of three flags representing England, Scotland and Northern...
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How does the leadership of William compare with that of Harold at the Battle of Hastings?
Hastings Leadership William was the better leader. He was good at persuading his villagers to fight. Whereas on the other hand...
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Where are the Plantagenet family heirs?
Tony Robinson did a program on the Plantagenet family.He traced it to Australia where a family where believed to be the heirs to...
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Who conquered Britain before 1066?
The Celts took it away from whatever people might have been there before them. The Romans conquered the Celts in the first...
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How was William the Conqueror a great leader?
William was a good king because he was generous to his people and he gave them homes if they had nowhere to stay.
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Did the sword which Arthur drew from the stone have a name and did the stone from which the sword was withdrawn have a name?
Remember of course that this story is legend, not history. The stone had no name of which I am aware. In some versions of the...
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What is the structure of the Parliament of the UK?
(If there are minor problems with the answer, you should note that I'm in Canada. Our systems are similar, but with some...
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What happened when William the Conquerer ascended to the throne?
he came to stay ,so he made friends by hiring the welch (who had a grudge against the english) to labor in and around his...
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How did the Royal Navy help Parliament win the English Civil War?
One of the most important reasons that Parliament won is the royal navy. Parliament had control of the royal navy, who guarded...
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Why did Britain support the Monroe Doctrine?
Britain didn't support the Monroe doctrine. During the 19th Century, British and US interests were at odds many times. Britain...
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Who was the last English king to lead soldiers or troops in battle?
Charles I was the last to actually command troops in battle during the Civil War. James II raised and commanded an army to oppose...
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Was William Duke of Normandy a good king for England?
I think william was a good king as he was creative in the way he stratagised and thought of new ideas when first ones failed.
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Who was the 11 year old English girl sent to her death by hanging for stealing?
I believe you may be talking about Jane, though she was 13, but Henry the 8th's son William willed the throne to Jane, his first...
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What was the origin of the English Monarchy?
After the barbarian migrations of the fifth and sixth centuries had subdued or displaced the Celtic Britons, the various...
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Why is the St George's Cross on England's flag?
The cult of St George, the patron saint of soldiers was brought to England by Crusaders returning from Palestine where he was...
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What were the changes in family life in Great Britain since 1914?
In 1914 women were still regarded as 'belonging' to their husbands and very few worked outside the home, if they did it was as...
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Which English King had the most mistresses?
The most philandering Monarch Britain has had has to be Henry VIII. Let us first consider his upbringing and possibly the...
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What were the causes of British Revolution?
This varies with the revolution. A timeline at http://www.britannia.com/history/timelines.html (an excellent general...
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What is meant by bondage in the English culture?
Depending on context it can refer to slavery or the physical act of tieing someone up. MLM
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Where can you find information on Royal Theater in Elizabethan England?
Find the address (street or email) for the Globe Theatre in London and I'm sure they will be able to answer your question.
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