Castles*History*Ruins- Evelyn

Anne Boleyn’s family home was Hever Castle. After Anne’s execution and the death of her father the castle was purchased by Henry VIII for £200 and became the possession of The crown. 4 years after that execution Henry VIII married his 4th wife - Anne of Cleves. Anne was offered a very generous settlement of £500 pounds yearly for her entire life as well two houses,several manorsc and the ability to lease Hever Castle for £9, 13 shillings and 3 1/2 pence a year or £7700 pounds today. She would also be given the title “The King’s Beloved Sister”. #henryviii #henryviiiwives #anneofcleves #castle #history #historytime #tudortok #tudorhistory #sixthemusical #tudors

Mary Queen of Scots came to Stirling Castle a few months after her birth. Her father had died when she was just six days old. And At the time, Stirling Castle was one of the most secures fortresses in Scotland. Infant Mary was escorted to the castle with 3500 armed guards. 6 weeks after her arrival, She was crowned in the Chapel Royal on the castle grounds and would spend the first 5 years of her life there. #maryqueenotscots #marystuart #tudorhistory #tudortok #history #castle #henryviii #historytime #reign #reigntok

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had been married for 7 years, and had still not produced an heir. This greatly concerned many. In fact so many that there are an incredible amount of court records, letters and diplomatic exchanges that discussed - in great detail- the anatomy and physiology of both Marie and Louis. Marie Antoinette’s mother was was so distressed that she sent her son Joseph to Versailles asses the situation. He called the royal couple “two complete blunders”. Marie and Louis finally gave birth to a daughter at the Palace of Versailles 8 years after they were wed. #creatorsearchinsights #europeanhistory #marieantoinette #louisxvi #frenchrevolution #palaceofversailles #history #historytime #historytok #historytiktok

Rollo was one of the most successful Vikings in history and through him every cutrebt European monarch is descended. For years Rollo and his men plundered through Francia. Instability and infighting amongst the Franks allowed Rollo to largely go unckecked- Rollo was able to grow his army with new recruits and the riches continued to pour in. Until in 911 AD Rollo atrempted to lay seige on Paris and then later in the year a place called Chatres. On July 20, 911 they were met in battle and defeated. The King in West Francia at the time, Charles the Simple- was at a crossroads. Rollo had been raiding since he was 15 years old, now around 50 he was powerful, tried, true and seasoned. Charles decided he would make a deal with Rollo. He would have to pledge allegiance to Charles and help defend the land against other Vikings and in return he would get land. There was one further caveat: Rollo and his entire army had to convert to Christianity. Rollo the Viking warrior was baptized and became Robert, Count of Rouen and the Ruler of Normandy. Rollo lived a long life and could possibly have been around 60 or older when he died. He is buried in Rouen Cathedral in Normandy, France. #vikings #rollo #vikingtok #viking #historytime #ragnarlothbrok #historytok #assasinscreed

Arthur was the hope of England. The hope of the future of the Tudor dynasty. He was the physical embodiment of the joining of the houses of Lancaster and York and the end of 30 years of war. His death at tender age of 15 at Ludlow Castle brought shock, grief, and profound political consequences. Catherine of Aragon and Arthur had only been married 5 months, when when Arthur passed. Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales was buried in Worcester Cathedral. Henry VIII was 10 years old at the time. His life and education would change dramatically and he would ascend to the throne and become King of England 7 years later and marry his brother’s widow: Katherine of Aragon. #arthurtudor #catherineofaragon #katherineofaragon #thespanishprincess #henryviii #thetudors #tudorhistory #tudortok #sixwivesofhenryviii

The Ghost of Green Lady that haunts the halls of Caerphilly castle has been seen for almost 800 years. Who is this Lady? Alice de Lusignan, sometimes also called Alice de la Marche. #ghoststory #castle #castletok #historytiktok #history #historybuff #historytok #hauntedtiktok #paranormal

The moment Mary Queen of Scots was born rumors began flying. Msry was born on on December 8, 1542 at Linlithgow Palace in Scotland. As soon as Mary was strong enough she was taken in the arms of her nursemaid mere steps away to St. Michael’s church to be baptized and confirmed. #maryqueenotscots #maryqueenofscotland #marystuart #history #scottishhistory #tudorhistory #historytime #reign

Many know the Mighty Bamburgh Castle from The Last Kingdom. In the mid-15th century, England was torn apart by a power struggle known as the Wars of the Roses. Two houses, Lancaster and York, vied for the throne, leading to a series of conflicts that would change the course of history. On the 25 of June 1464 Richard Neville, the Kingmaker, laid siege to Bamburgh castle. After 9 months the castle surrendered. With Bamburgh’s fall, Lancastrian power in Northumberland collapsed. And the 9 month siege marked the first time an English castle had ever fallen to cannon fire, signaling a new era in warfare and the decline of castle fortifications. #tlk #warsoftheroses #thelastkingdom #GoT #historynerd #historytime #history #historytok #castle #historybuff #whiteprincess

Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife, died at 2pm on January 7th 1536. Her body was taken to Peterborough Cathedral- far away from Henry and his new wife Anne Boleyn. Katherine was buried not as a Queen of England, but as the Dowager princess of Wales. #katherineofaragon #catherineofaragon #henryviiiwives #henryviii #tudors #sixthemusical #history #tudorhistory

Mary Queen of Scot’s son King James VI, was kidnapped and taken captive when he 16 years old for 10 months. One of the ringleaders of this kidnapping was the 2nd Earl of Gowrie. After James escaped and was old enough to reign as King in his own right, The Earl was promptly executed and James never trusted the Gowrie family again. Some years later the Earls Two sons were suspiciously killed while supposedly trying to kidnap the king again and possibly kill him. Well, At least that’s What King James said. What would become known as The Gowrie conspiracy is one of the great unsolved mysteries of Scottish history. David Murray, who owned this castle- Balvaird Castle, helped King James dispose of the Gowries. Or was it that David helped save the King’s life? Whichever it was David was rewarded for his service and promptly took Gowrie’s previous post. #maryqueenofscots #jamesvi #jamesi #history #unsolvedmysteries #historymystery #castle #historynerd #historytime #historybuff #maryandgeorge #maryandgeorgeseries #scottishhistory

Mary Queen of Scot's son King James VI, was kidnapped and taken captive when he 16 years old for 10 months. One of the ringleaders of this kidnapping was the 2no Earl of Gowrie. After James escaped and was old enough to reign as King in his own right, The Earl was promptly executed and James never trusted the Gowrie family again. Some years later the Earls Two sons were suspiciously killed while supposedly trying to kidnap the king again and possibly kill him. Well, At least that's What King James said. What would become known as The Gowrie conspiracy is one of the great unsolved mysteries of Scottish history. David Murray, who owned this castle- Balvaird Castle, helped King James dispose of the Gowries. Or was it that David helped save the King's life? Whichever it was David was rewarded for his service and promptly took Gowrie's previous post. #maryqueenofscots #jamesvi #jamesi #history #unsolvedmysteries #historymystery #castle #historynera #historytime #historybuff #maryandgeorge #maryandgeorgeseries #castleshistoryruins #maryandgeorge #creatorsearchinsights

Robert Dudley believed he had one final attempt to woo Queen Elizabeth I in to marriage when she was 42 years old and so he invited her to Kenilworth Castle. In 1575 Queen Elizabeth visited for 19 days and it was the longest she had ever stayed at any courtier's home. These 19 days would become legend and would be known the most expensive and lavish of Elizabeth's entire reign. Queen Elizabeth never married and Dudley ended up marring the Queen's cousin. #queenelizabeth #queenelizabethi #becomingelizabeth #thetudors #tudors #tudortok #tudorhistory #reign #robertdudley #historytime #historytiktok #historybuff

If only walls could talk…well, the walls at the Tower of London actually do. The graffiti inside bears witness to the personal experience - and trauma - of former royalty, disgraced nobility, religious figures, military leaders and knights. Some of the most notable figures in Tudor history’s words can be seen etched on tge walls. #creatorsearchinsights #history #castleshistoryruins #historytime #historybuff #historytok #tudortok #tudorhistory

There hadn’t been a high King in Ireland for over a hundred years, not since the Normans had invaded Ireland. Enter Robert the Bruce…Robert and Edward Bruce’s cousin Dough-null O’Neill was the king of Tir Owen and area in the north of Ireland and he had been having quite a lot of issues with the Richard de Burgh who was the Earl of Ulster. Richard just happened to be Robert the Bruces father in law. Richard’s daughter Elizabeth was Robert’s second wife. Doughnull decided to ask Robert for help to fight the Anglo-Norman lords in an attempt to get their land back. Robert the Bruce and his brother Edward claimed a long and distinguished line of royal Irish ancestory. And so a plan was made for Robert’s brother to invade Ireland In exchange for Doughnall and his allies to support Edward Bruce’s bid to become High King. And in so doing Ireland, would be used as a second front for Scotland to defeat the English. Robert would be King of the Scots and Edward would be High King of Ireland. Edward de Brus landed in Ireland with 6000 men in May 26, 1315. They eventually came to Carrickfergus and Edward was able to take the town and the castle. Three and a half years after Edward had originally landed in Ireland, his campaign came to a bloody end. On October 14, 1318 Edward died in battle along with many of of the most important men in The Bruce’s’ army. #robertthebruce #castle #historytok #medievaltiktok #northernireland #historynerd #historybuff #historylesson #edwardbruce #irishhistory #scottishhistory #northernireland

Mary Queen of Scots father James V had been imprisoned by his Stepfather Archibald Douglas the 6th Earl of Angus for over two years when he was a teenager. James grew to hate Douglas and when he finally came of age and was able to rule Scotland by himself-he began to exact his revenge upon not only his step tather but the entire Douglas Family. Janet Douglas was his step-father's sister. She was also the wife of the 6th Lord of Glamis who owned Glamis Castle in Scotland. Janet was eventually convicted of trying to poison the King James V as well as communicating to her outlaw brothers. Janet's sentence was to be executed on the hill at Edinburgh Castle on July 17, 1537. Her ghost is said to haunt Glamis Castle. #history #castlesofscotland #castleshistoryruins #ghoststories #historytime #historybuff #historytok #europeanhistory

Beneath the chancel of St. Leonard's Church in Hythe England lies a hidden chamber with an extraordinary history. Originally a medieval procession route, now it is the resting place of the United Kingdom’s most extensive and well-preserved collection of human remains. Housing the bones of between 1500 and 2000 people. #history #historytime #historybuff #crypt #historytok #europeanhistory #gravetok #graves

In September of 1937 a huge fire broke out in the bakery of Witley Court while the current owner, Sir Herbert “Piggy” Smith, was away at one of his other properties. The fire spread quickly, even though the floors were supposed to have been fireproofed. Only one wing was destroyed but the insurance company decided not to cover the major damage and the property ended up being sold and stripped leaving it a shell. #creatorsearchinsights #history #statelyhome #historytime #historybuff #castleshistoryruins #europeanhistory #historytok

In the remnants of St. Mary’s Church in East Somerton, a solitary oak tree rises from the ground, its roots entwined with the stones of the ancient nave. This tree, has become known as the Witch’s Leg, and a haunting legend has sprung up to explain the trees origin. The story has stuck and endured through the ages. The legend tells of a time when the fear of magic and witchcraft were at its peak during the late 1500s and early 1600s in England. It was during this period that a woman, who had a wooden leg, met a horrific fate. Often the targets of the witch trials were older women who had bad reputations for various reasons in the towns and villages they lived in. Sometimes these women would be accused of casting spells on cattle and livestock. The story goes that she was buried alive within the confines of St. Mary’s Church. It was believed that she cursed the church as she died and from her wooden leg, a tree began to grow. Over time, this tree expanded, its roots delving deep and wide, causing the church to fall into ruin. The oak tree, now standing amidst the ruins, is said to hold the spirit of the woman. There is a belief that if you were to circle the tree three times, it would release her spirit. Yet, the tree remains undisturbed, its story a whisper among the leaves, a silent testament to the past. The truth of how the tree came to be is as elusive as the rustling of leaves in a forgotten forest. #witchtok #history #historytime #legends #historybuff #witchesoftiktok #storytime #placestogouk #historymystery