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Berkeley Castle

14th Century

Postcard from Berkeley Castle

5th February 2024 Going Postal 0

Berkeley Castle is located in the town of Berkeley in Gloucestershire and just a few miles from Reggie Towers.  It’s a place I’ve visited a number of times and most recently when my brother stayed [more…]

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Edward, Piers And Isabella. And Hugh, Too

3rd March 2021 bobo 0

On the morning of 19th June 1312, as reckoned by the old style Calendar, a party of mounted men left Warwick Castle. My Lords Leicester and Warwick rode in front on nobly caparisoned destriers, with [more…]

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