Tag Archives: Edward 1st

Power, Prisoners and Parties at Criccieth Castle ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: In the Epilogue of my Welsh Quest, I mentioned that we might find another couple of castles to visit during the rest of our stay in North Wales. And believe it or not, we did. But … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Edward 1st, Historical Periods, history, Mead, medieval, Plantagenets, Quests, Wales Walk, Welsh medieval history., Welsh wars. | 3 Comments

The Eve of a Quest and Episode One ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

A week ago, Alli Templeton set off on a quest to discover the medieval castles of Wales. Every day she has been sharing the stories behind their building and the history of the warring princes. This is the first episode … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Edward 1st, Historical Periods, history, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, medieval, Photography, Plantagenets, Wales Walk, walking | 4 Comments

Edward and Eleanor: a royal love story set in stone ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: A royal wedding in medieval times was all about sealing alliances and striking political deals, so emotional entanglements didn’t usually enter the equation. Consequently, it was common for husbands in royal and elite circles to play … Continue reading →