Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Black Prince
Plymouth - Hoegate Laundromat
30 Nov 2024 |
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A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre at Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439.
During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the 'Black Prince', set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France.
At that time, non-washable chain mail was in fashion. Today's fashion can be cleaned quickly and inexpensively right here.
Canterbury - Cathedral
15 Nov 2024 |
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According to legend, Canterbury was founded by Rudilibas in 900 BC and called Caerkent by the ancient Britons. From 43 AD, the Roman Durovernum Cantiacorum was built here and developed into an administrative centre. From 200 AD, the city was surrounded by city walls. Æthelberht of Kent, who ruled from 568 AD, made Canterbury his residence.
After the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity, the city became the seat of the archbishop. In 842 and 851, Canterbury suffered great loss of life in Danish raids. In 1011, the city was besieged by a Viking army, culminating in the sack of the city.
The people of Canterbury remembered this destruction and offered no resistance to the invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066.
In 1363, during the Hundred Years' War, a commission found that the Roman wall had eroded due to dilapidation, stone theft and ditch filling. Between 1378 and 1402, the wall was virtually rebuilt and new wall towers added. In 1448, Canterbury was granted city charter, which gave the city a mayor and high sheriff.
In the mid-16th century, many Huguenots, facing persecution fled and resettled. The first Huguenot church in Canterbury was founded around 1548. With the accession of Mary I, the Huguenot inhabitants of Canterbury were forced to flee in 1553, but after the accession of Elizabeth I, a number of Huguenots returned. In the 17th century, French-speaking Huguenots made up two-fifths of Canterbury's population.
Canterbury was not only the starting point of the historic Via Francigena, which leads to Rome, but also the destination of many pilgrimages. One of these is described by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of "The Canterbury Tales".
The cathedral towers over all the buildings in the city and can be seen from everywhere.
In 597, missionaries led by the monk Augustine arrived in Canterbury. Remains of this first cathedral were found under the removed floor slabs during renovation work in 1993, including remains from Roman times. . In 950, the building was renovated by Archbishop Bodo. The church burnt down shortly after the Norman conquest in 1067. Begun under Lanfrank, a confidant of William the Conqueror, it then took several centuries to create what can be seen today: a very complicated and extensive spatial structure with Romanesque, early Gothic and late Gothic sections.
The tomb of
Edward Plantagenet
"The Black Prince"
1330 - 1378
He was the eldest son of King Edward III. Edward earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders during the Hundred Years' War.
The textiles hanging over the Black Prince's grave are copies. The originals are kept in the museum.
Canterbury - Cathedral
15 Nov 2024 |
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According to legend, Canterbury was founded by Rudilibas in 900 BC and called Caerkent by the ancient Britons. From 43 AD, the Roman Durovernum Cantiacorum was built here and developed into an administrative centre. From 200 AD, the city was surrounded by city walls. Æthelberht of Kent, who ruled from 568 AD, made Canterbury his residence.
After the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity, the city became the seat of the archbishop. In 842 and 851, Canterbury suffered great loss of life in Danish raids. In 1011, the city was besieged by a Viking army, culminating in the sack of the city.
The people of Canterbury remembered this destruction and offered no resistance to the invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066.
In 1363, during the Hundred Years' War, a commission found that the Roman wall had eroded due to dilapidation, stone theft and ditch filling. Between 1378 and 1402, the wall was virtually rebuilt and new wall towers added. In 1448, Canterbury was granted city charter, which gave the city a mayor and high sheriff.
In the mid-16th century, many Huguenots, facing persecution fled and resettled. The first Huguenot church in Canterbury was founded around 1548. With the accession of Mary I, the Huguenot inhabitants of Canterbury were forced to flee in 1553, but after the accession of Elizabeth I, a number of Huguenots returned. In the 17th century, French-speaking Huguenots made up two-fifths of Canterbury's population.
Canterbury was not only the starting point of the historic Via Francigena, which leads to Rome, but also the destination of many pilgrimages. One of these is described by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of "The Canterbury Tales".
The cathedral towers over all the buildings in the city and can be seen from everywhere.
In 597, missionaries led by the monk Augustine arrived in Canterbury. Remains of this first cathedral were found under the removed floor slabs during renovation work in 1993, including remains from Roman times. . In 950, the building was renovated by Archbishop Bodo. The church burnt down shortly after the Norman conquest in 1067. Begun under Lanfrank, a confidant of William the Conqueror, it then took several centuries to create what can be seen today: a very complicated and extensive spatial structure with Romanesque, early Gothic and late Gothic sections.
The tomb of
Edward Plantagenet
"The Black Prince"
1330 - 1378
He was the eldest son of King Edward III. Edward earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders during the Hundred Years' War.
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