Henry V11 in 100 Objects On the flip side

On the flip side

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The expedition was lost without a trace and all 129 men died in what is arguably the worst disaster in Britain's history of polar exploration

His hold on the popular imagination is largely due to the fictional portrayal of him by William Shakespeare which

Henry V11 in 100 Objects On the flip sideHenry VIII is one of historys most memorable monarchs. Popularly known for his six wives, and the unfortunate fate which befell Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, Henry initiated many reforms and changes which still affect our lives today. The annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon set in motion the separation of the English church from Rome and the establishment of the Church of England, which in turn led to the dissolution of the