On the 19th December 1154, Henry was crowned King of England. His accession marked the beginning of the Angevin dynasty, the end of the Anarchy and the expansion of the Anglo-Norman empire. Henry II Born on the 5th March 1133, Henry was the eldest son of Empress Matilda and her second husband Count Geoffrey of … Continue reading Henry II: The Creator of a Dynasty
Beaumaris Castle
Known as an unfinished masterpiece, Beaumaris Castle was the last castle built in Wales by King Edward I of England. Construction began in 1295, with Edward’s ‘master of the king's works in Wales' James of St George overseeing the project. James is intrinsically tied to Beaumaris Castle, and it is considered “Britain's most perfect example … Continue reading Beaumaris Castle
Conwy Castle
On our way to Anglesey, we decided to take a break in Conwy and see the famous castle. We hadn’t checked in advance whether it was open, and alas it wasn’t, so learn from us folks and check websites in advance! We had a second go at visiting later in the week and it was … Continue reading Conwy Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Since watching Dan Jones’ Secret of Great British Castles, I’ve been wanting to visit Caernarfon Castle. Earlier this year I finally achieved my goal and stood at Caernarfon Castle! It was built by Edward I and alongside nearby Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech castles is a World Heritage Site. For good reason too, as it is … Continue reading Caernarfon Castle
Top 5 Tips for History Students
September has arrived and with it a new academic year! Started a history degree (or in the middle of one) and looking for some tips? Then check out my Top 5 Tips for History Students booklet below! Free to download, this highlights tips I would recommend based on my own experience doing a history and … Continue reading Top 5 Tips for History Students
Madame Bevan – The Woman Who Helped Wales Read (Guest post by Claire from the Hisdoryan)
Today on Some Sources Say we have a brilliant guest post by Claire from the Hisdoryan (which is one of my favourite history blogs!) Keep up to date on her latest blog posts by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. Without any further ado, read below to find out more about Madame Bevan, … Continue reading Madame Bevan – The Woman Who Helped Wales Read (Guest post by Claire from the Hisdoryan)
The Hidden Gardens of Anglesey
On the island of Anglesey is a little slice of heaven – the Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens. As we drove up the winding drive (having to be careful of the many sheep wandering about!) it became apparent we were visiting a secret hideaway off the beaten track. After purchasing our tickets at the information cabin, … Continue reading The Hidden Gardens of Anglesey
‘Rex Unfinished’ Exhibition at Plas Newydd
I recently visited Wales for the first time, and on our first full day we visited Plas Newydd which is run by the National Trust. They are currently undertaking some works on the property that were sadly put on pause due to Covid-19, so not all the house was available to view. However, the staff … Continue reading ‘Rex Unfinished’ Exhibition at Plas Newydd
Nell: The Australian Heiress Who Saved her husband from Stalin & the Nazis by Susanna De Vries
Susanna De Vries biography on Nell Kerensky (nee’ Tritton) is a must-read, bringing to life this fascinating woman and the adventurous life she led. Nell Tritton (1899-1946) was born in Brisbane, Australia and was the daughter of successful businessman Fred Tritton and his wife Leila. Despite their privileged upbringing, the eldest four of the six … Continue reading Nell: The Australian Heiress Who Saved her husband from Stalin & the Nazis by Susanna De Vries
The Mother of France & her Daughters
Catherine de Medici waited a long time to become a mother, having her first child after 11 years of marriage to Henri II of France. They went on to have another 9 children with 3 of their sons becoming Kings of France: Francis II, Charles IX and Henri III. Despite being from the powerful Medici … Continue reading The Mother of France & her Daughters
Some Sources Say 