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4 days ago · In the Avon valley south of Amesbury, Durnford parish, or at least the main part of it, was transferred from Underditch hundred to Amesbury hundred between 1249 and 1281, and Normanton, its detached part, was in Amesbury hundred by 1268.
2 days ago · How early Wilton became the royal seat of the kingdom is unknown, but evidence of the 9th century shows it clearly established as such. There, under the traditional style of Kingsbury, the king had a palace where, it has been said, the royal archives were kept and from whence royal charters were issued.
2 days ago · Eton College (/ ˈ iː t ən / ⓘ) is a public school (fee-charging and boarding for secondary school age boys) in Eton, Berkshire, England.It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore, making it the 18th-oldest school in the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).
1 day ago · Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II. Edward III transformed the Kingdom of ...
4 days ago · 1965 New Year Honours. The New Year Honours 1965 were appointments in many of the Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. They were announced in supplements to the London Gazette of 29 December 1964 to celebrate the year passed and mark the ...
4 days ago · 11.15 Visit Great Durnford Church and Ogbury Camp . Cross the Avon in boats. 12 NOON Visit Lake House , by the invitation of the Rev. E. Duke , F.G.S. , and inspect his Collection of Antiquities , chiefly obtained from tumuli on Lake Down . 12.45 Leave Lake House. Thence by way of Wilsford and West Amesbury . 1.30 Visit Amesbury Church
6 days ago · 00:01:56. Orillia city councillors Jay Fallis and Janet-Lynne Durnford hope to make events featuring fireworks easier for community groups to hold in Couchiching Beach Park.
