It is one of the largest and most beautiful feudal residences of the Romanesque and gothic periods in Europe. Until the beginning of the 15th century it was the seat of the influential counts of Vianden who could boast their close connections to the Royal Family of France and the German imperial court. Why was …
Free entry. Sandal Castle grounds are open to the public all year round. Do you have to pay to go to Pontefract Castle? Pontefract Castle is open every day and entrance is free. Please note that Pontefract Castle will be closed from Saturday 24th December 2022 to Tuesday 3rd January 2023 over the Christmas period. …
William de Warenne. Sandal Castle was probably first built in the early 12th century after William de Warenne received the Manor of Wakefield from Henry I in about 1106. The earthwork Wakefield was probably completed by about 1130. Who lived in Sandal Castle? The Warennes. William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey (1081–1138) was granted …
The Japanese historically wore sandals in snow, rain and sun. This is far more practical than it sounds. Sandals are the ideal shoe in Japan because Japanese homes and buildings require you to take off your shoes and put them back on frequently. Sandals are also convenient when you’re wearing kimono. Why do Japanese have …
In 1901, the Australian colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, together with the Northern Territory, federated into one country. How many colonies were there in Australia? Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901, when the British Parliament passed legislation enabling the six Australian colonies to collectively govern in …
The major event of the Wars of the Roses to take place here was the Battle of Wakefield on 30 December 1460 at which the Duke of York was mortally wounded. The battle was fought on Wakefield Green below the castle and the castle suffered no damage. Click here to read a comic book based …
The English ceremonial county of West Yorkshire is divided into 22 parliamentary constituencies: 12 borough constituencies and 10 county constituencies. How many MPs are there in Yorkshire? The region of Yorkshire and the Humber is divided into 54 parliamentary constituencies which is made up of 25 borough constituencies and 29 county constituencies. How many MPs …
From 1361 onwards, the castle was in Royal hands but they were largely absentee landlords until in 1484, when Richard III ordered building work to take place to establish Sandal as his northern base. Who owned Sandal Castle? The then owner of Sandal Castle was John de Warenne, Seventh Earl of Surrey who had a …
In June 1850 the company admitted land sales in Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth had remained poor and its land sales for the year ended April 1849 amounted to only £6,266. With little prospect of trading its way to profitability, the company surrendered its charter. What happened with the NZ company? While the company had …
Clan Stirling is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands. Clan Stirling District East Dunbartonshire Stirlingshire Perthshire Chief Francis Stirling of Cadder Chief of the Name and Arms of Stirling Where does the surname Stirling come from? Stirling is a Scottish name that originated in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Since prior to the Norman conquest the family …
