The 'British Isles' entered the twentieth century as a single state 'Great Britain and Ireland' with a 'British Empire' greater in extent and larger in population than the world had ever seen. The first fifty years saw vast change. This volume presents a very different country in 1951 from what it had been in 1901. The chapters by different authors focus on politics, economics, society, wars, and foreign policy to emphasize the interconnectedness of all these developments. These clearly written expositions reflect on 'the British Way and Purpose' from different perspectives.
Do you know the difference between the United Kingdom, England, Great Britain and the British Isles? Which ones include Scotland and Wale..
The extraordinary emergence of smuggling during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries forms much of the history of the coastline of the British Isles, and the traditional image of the fisherman-cum-smuggler has intrigued historians and fiction-writers alike for decades.
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Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have constructed a DNA map revealing the lasting genetic contributions from British, Scandinavian and French invasions.
The United Kingdom is a confusing place for many people, and their not-quite-answered questions about it go all the way to what does and does not constitute the United Kingdom in the first place.
Viking Settlements in the British Isles
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Navigating the nomenclature of the British Isles
What happened when the Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain? Meet the Anglo-Saxons, Picts, Romans and Britons in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.
Almost one million Britons alive today are of Viking descent, which means one in 33 men can claim to be direct descendants of the Vikings.
…and how to talk about them without offending people The history of Britain and Ireland is long, complicated and horribly messy, and as a result, lots of people get the words that describe the region mixed up. As well as being inaccurate, misusing these words can cause a lot of offence, so it’s important to […]
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A stunning antique map of Britain free to download. Plus many more copyright free vintage maps of the British Isles. Great for home decor.
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A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.
Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
Welcome to the land of King Arthur, Beowulf, and The Green Man where Celtic, Gaelic, German, and Norse stories mix in the misty heath to create one of the world's most diverse and plentiful lands of beasts. We have a long love affair with the land, our myths, and legends are what helped our ancestors to make sense of it all, and helped lessons learned the hard way to be passed along to future generations. Even the creepy legends are looked upon with fondness and a certain degree of pride. Giants such as Tolkien, Lewis, and Stoker have contributed to the field and the torch has been carried forward by modern authors such as Rowling, Pratchett, and Gaiman. It seems our desire to re-tell and adapt these myths to the contemporary landscape is nothing new, but a continually renewed vow of heritage preservation. And here is our humble offering in the preservation of these stories. This is an illustrated map of the mythical beasts that are said to inhabit the British and Irish isles. The map is well researched and accurate, involving consultation with groups knowledgable about British and Irish mythology and folklore. There are no shortcuts, no haphazard placements. The creatures on this map have stories tying them to the region where they have been placed, making this the definitive map of the beasts of the British and Irish Isles. This is an A3 digital art print measuring 42 x 29.7 cm on heavyweight perlino cotton paper stock. Printed with ecologically sound UV-resistant inks for longevity. Items are dispatched within a maximum of 5 working days and are sent with tracking by Royal Mail. International orders delivery times will vary and you will be responsible for any import taxes imposed by your country. All items are shipped in a sturdy large diameter postal tube and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper to ensure they arrive safely and in perfect condition. Larger orders may be shipped flat.
Outline Map of the British Isles. A collection of geography pages, printouts, and activities for students.
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A brief article on the history of the Danish Vikings, from the early Viking raids in Britain to the establishment of the Danelaw in the late 9th century.
Today is Oak Apple Day, or Restoration Day. The 29th May is when Royalists celebrate the end of the Commonwealth and the return of the Monarchy. on this day in 1660, a great tragedy occurred, when Charles the 2nd assumed the Throne and England (as it then was) walked away from the rule of the people, in favour of total submission to the Ruling Class. This insanity is nothing to celebrate, yet Monarchists do exactly that. Charles I Executed (hooray), Charles II Restored (outrageous), Charles III Impending (sigh) The next 'king' is scheduled to be Charles the 3rd. In the 358 years since the last charlie was on the throne, the country has fallen into ruin, becoming a land of class division, where money is the be-all and end-all. As Republicans, SMPBI rues the day that Charles II was put in charge of England, and likewise the day that Charles III will be in charge of the UK. Charles Windsor (charlie iii) is portrayed by the media as a lovable albeit slightly potty man who genuinely cares for the people. The bizarre rantings of the man would be harmless enough were it not for his position as heir to the throne of Great Britain and the territories of the Crown. When one takes into account the lunatic Prince's position in the internationalist mafia, his rantings lose their humorous appeal. The Prince of Wales says he believes he has been placed on Earth as future King ‘for a purpose’ - to save the world. Giving a fascinating insight into his view of his inherited wealth and influence, he said: 'I can only somehow imagine that I find myself being born into this position for a purpose.' 'Prince' Charles is an open borders Globalist. He is a land-owner of vast tracts across the UK, yet has the nerve to say that we must learn to live in smaller homes to save the planet. He supports the mass migration of displaced 'refugees' (mostly economic migrants) which is destroying the countryside and infrastructure of our countries. He is a typical modern 'green' who espouses environmentalism in the same breath as arguing for an end to borders - failing to see that borders are needed to protect the environment Charles married and bred with a relative named Diana, who gave her a son, William. She also had a son with James Hewitt, creating Harry Whodunnit (Whodunnit? Hewitt Dunnit!), for which the 'loveable eccentric prince', had her murdered. This is the calibre of the 'royals' who monarchists consider to be better than the rest of us. Charles will, unless his mother outlives him, be the next King of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. It is argued that his position is merely ceremonial, with real power resting in Parliament. This is simply not true. The British Monarchy are a part of the Global elite. They have massive financial power and have influence which cannot be underestimated. Monarchists revere the Royals as being superior to ordinary mortals. Indeed the Royals themselves hold this view, as can be seen in the King James Bible, which states the 'Divine Right of Kings' to rule over the masses. The Monarchy used to rule openly as despots with literally the power of life and death over their 'subjects'. This overt control has been replaced by a more cunning and secretive authority based on their positions as titular heads of the Anglican Church, and Heads of State. By allowing their minions to take the visible positions in Government and the Church, the Royal Family ensure their power continues in a manner which does not provoke outrage. They perpetuate the myth that they are merely figureheads, in order to direct rebellion against puppets who are dispensable. The controlled media portrays Charles as just a cuddly little man with big ears who likes to talk to plants? His proclamation that he intends to be 'Defender of all Faiths' is a declaration of Globalisation which will eliminate all nations, cultures and religions - replacing them with a bland, easily controlled, mass of consumers whose only loyalty is Brand Loyalty. Legal shenanigans Charlie's ma, Elizabeth, is the current head of the criminal dynasty, and has been since her coronation in 1952. Regardless of how one views religion, it is a fact that the basis of the coronation of Elizabeth Windsor was religious. She had to legally swear to uphold the doctrine of the Christian Faith, and failure to adhere to the oaths made in the coronation makes her rule invalid. According to the laws of the coronation, it is forbidden for the monarch to accumulate wealth, yet the 'queen' owns 1/6th of the world. It is a requirement that on the monarchs 50th anniversary of power, all debt will be written off, and wealth redistributed amongst the people, yet since 2002, the monarchy and their equally loathsome collaborators in the banking cartels and the Crown (City of London), have raped the people of our wealth at a rate never before experienced. Legally and morally, the monarchy has no legitimacy. This is an interesting fact which we must not overlook: as the Sovereign Head of State, Elizabeth Windsor has to approve all legislation before it can be put into effect. As the Windsor mafia have no legitimacy, then legally not a single Act of Parliament, not a single treaty, no law or bye-law, passed during the misrule of Elizabeth Windsor, is valid. It is said that Britain does not have a Constitution, but this is not the case. Britain does not have a single codified constitution, but rather a collection of documents which together serve as the Constitution. It is forbidden in perpetuity for any foreign body to have power over any British institution. This dates back to the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights. Thus, even if the rule of the Windsor gang was legitimate (which it is not), accession to the EEC, EFTA, EEA, and ultimately EU, is illegal according to our true laws which the occupation puppets would like to pretend do not exist. So ironically, we don't need a Brexit process, the country is legally prohibited from being in the EU at all. It would not be exaggerating to say that the Windsors are the most evil family on the face of the Earth. They have presided over and profited from two World Wars. Before they adopted the name Windsor, the mafia were known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and under this name they oversaw the butchering of the Dutch Farmers of southern Africa (the Boers), with horrific crimes of rape and murder which featured the creation of the very first modern Concentration Camps. The British camps were extermination centres. The Boers were raped, starved, beaten and terrorised. All this was under the approving eye of the diabolical British Establishment who now call themselves Windsor. The present mafia boss, Elizabeth II, has carried on the family tradition of brutalising civilians and undermining morality. She has given her approval to wars of aggression against Korea, Argentina, Serbia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria to name but a few. She has overseen the building of the Police State and the global Zionist empire. Thankfully, none of this odious legislation is valid, due to the fact that Elizabeth has dis-honoured her coronation vows, was not enthroned correctly to begin with, and is thus not the legitimate monarch. Even regardless of all the legalisms, Monarchy as a concept has no legitimacy. Role Models? The UK and the British Commonwealth share the misfortune of being ruled by the Windsor Mafia. In the UK, we are told by our controlled media that the 'royal' family are beloved of the nation. This claim is repeated ad nauseum with nary a titter from the propagandist slime who sit in judgement over the people, in place of real journalists who are barred from publishing anything in the mainstream press. The Windsors are said to epitomise the British way of life. They are upheld as the pinnacle of society; as the role models for the nation. What kind of role models are they? The monarchy as an institution has been a negative force since at least the time of Henry VIII. Henry VIII routinely committed adultery although he professed to be a Christian. His lasting legacy was to split the Church in England, leaving a sectarian schism which has cost the lives of thousands of people across the Isles. Much has changed since the time of the first Elizabeth, but how different are the current parasites-in-chief to their 15th century counterparts? Elizabeth Tudor murdered her way to control of the family business, by having her half-sister, Mary, dispatched. Surely in these more civilised times, Elizabeth Windsor would not behave in a barbaric bloodthirsty manner? Well, one need only look at her daughter-in-law and mother of her grandchildren to see that this isn't the case. Diana had a child outside the bloodline, but she was murdered for the twin crimes of standing up to the Windsor mafia, and for campaigning against the armaments industry, specifically the production of land mines. Speaking out of turn may have angered the Windsors, but threatening the profits to be made from killing civilians was going too far. Elizabeth Windsor is the head of the gang of murderers. She is an adulteress herself, having had sexual relations with Winston Churchill, her anti-British Prime Minister who oversaw the slaughter of millions of Europeans in the Second World War, for the amusement and profit of the Windsor gang. Her sister Margaret, was a raving alcholic and junky who worked her way through more men (and women) than a King's Cross prostitute (even bedding Michael X, the British counterpart to Malcolm X); her mother, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, slept her way to the head of the mob. Nice family, but hardly role models. Elizabeth's husband, Philip, is famous for his fondness of dressing up in a Freemasonic apron (and nothing else) at orgies. His son Andrew isn't fussy about whether his sexual conquests are male or female, adults or children, and his son Charles (the man married to the murdered Diana) not only continued an adulteress relationship with the married Camilla Parker-Bowles throughout his own marriage, he also raped his male Butler. Charles has dedicated himself to the abolition of the last tenets of Christianity which remain in the Church of England; The man isn't fit to be in charge of a game of snap, let alone an established state religion. The Windsors are bloodthirsty butchers who are happy to murder even their own. They have no morality, and are so egocentric that they believe themselves to be superior to the people they rule over; psychotically believing God has chosen them to rule. There are still people who call themselves patriots who stand to attention when the dirge, God Save the Queen, is played. She is not one of us, has no respect for us, in fact loathes us and thinks of us only as cash cows on which to feed. The Windsors are a central part of the global Ruling Class and loyalty to them is as logical as loyalty to the bankers. They are vermin, parasites and enemies of humanity. They rape and kill at will and order their Government to destroy nations as they please. Muammar Gaddafi planned to abandon the paper money system, and for this threat to the financial system which the Windors are so central to, Libya was destroyed and Gaddafi murdered live on TV. These are the people we are supposed to look up to and emulate! Is it any wonder the UK is so psychologically damaged? It seems that the decadence of the Ruling Class has filtered into the masses. To restore the latter, the former must go, and never, ever, be able to return. Tax-dodging Hypocrites The so-called 'British' Empire is not dead. The Royal family and their minions in Parliament (Her Majesty's Government) performed a smoke-and-mirrors trick on the people by replacing the Empire with the Commonwealth (using a name associated with Cromwell, to mock the people who continue to be property of the Crown). It is true that many nations were granted independence. However, for the people who matter to the Monarchy, certain territories were retained as Tax Havens. The Royal Family are tied by Blood to the Banking dynasties of the Rothschilds, Rockefeller, Warburgs etc, and in their twisted way of seeing the world, the 'blood-line' is all that matters. The ordinary people of Britain are seeing the chance of having a home become ever more remote, job security has evaporated, and savings ae something other people have. Mass unemployment is a reality which even the statistical wizards of the media cannot hide. As we ordinary folk suffer, the Bankers and the Royals are sitting pretty with their fortunes lying safely, tax-free, in accounts which only the obscenely rich have access to. while we have to choose between having heating, or eating, the Bankers and the Royals are subsidised by those of us left in employment. People in Britain are waking up to see the Monarchy for what they really are - Globalists, parasites, exploiters. We owe them nothing. They are our enemies. No one should bow and scrape to these parasites. Anyone who has a picture of the Queen hanging in his/her room, except for use as a dart board, should hang him/her head in shame, for supporting the vilest family in the nation. The Royals have destroyed this country. They have bolt holes to flee to if ever the people rise up. SMPBI see tax havens as perhaps places of opportunity for dealing with the monarchy. We would deport them from Great Britain, to go live in one of the Tax Havens. When the blue-blooded bandits are removed from the land they have exploited, they will not be allowed to take any of their ill-gotten stolen wealth. That belongs to us, not to the thieves in the Monarchy. They must leave in the clothes they are standing in, then fend for themselves as the rest of us do. These workless parasites will have to face the poverty they make us endure. We will treat them in the manner they have treated us. They will receive no hand-outs or favours. The Royals should be grateful we have the decency to give them the opportunity to face the reality normal Britons live daily. Maybe the leeches will starve? If that is nature's will, then so be it. Britain deserves better than the Royals. We demand that Britain be a free Republic, governed by her own people, for her people. A Socialist Republic of the Isles will have no place for monarchy, which is the epitome of treason against the Working Class.
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The history of the British Isles is the story of four peoples linked together by a process of state building that was as much about far-sighted planning and vision as coincidence, accident and failure. It is a history of revolts and reversal, familial bonds and enmity, the study of which does much to explain the underlying tension between the nations of modern day Britain. The Making of the British Islesrecounts the development of the nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from the time of the Anglo-French dual monarchy under Henry VI through the Wars of the Roses, the Reformation crisis, the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the Anglo-Scottish dynastic union, the British multiple monarchy and the Cromwellian Republic, ending with the acts of British Union and the Restoration of the Monarchy.
The Norman Conquest entirely changed the history of England from 1066 CE onwards. After Harold II's defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE, William the Conqueror was made the new king...
