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43 ad – The Legions
During the 97 years since the might of Rome was last visited upon the British Isles much had changed both in Britain, and, in Rome. No longer a republic, Rome was now a dictatorship under the overall authority of Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, known as Claudius. He had become Caesar after his nephew, Gaius…Continue…
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De Monstrelet, Enguerrand.
De Monstrelet, Enguerrand. The Chronicles Of Enguerrand De Monstrelet, A Gentleman formerly resident at Cambray in Cambresis; Containing An Account Of The Cruel Civil Wars Between The Houses Of Orleans And Burgundy; Of The Possession Of Paris And Normandy By The English; Their Expulsion Thence; And Of Other Memorable Events That Happened In The Kingdom…Continue…
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Flora and Fauna – Scotland
Ourpasthistory.com – home Scottish Architecture – introduction – 12th century – 13th century – 14th century – 15th century – royal palaces – robert adam – william adam Antonine Wall slabs – distance slabs Battlefields – Introduction – Bannockburn – Culloden – Flodden Bridges – Tay Rail Bridge Castles – Index Fortifications – Balfour Battery…Continue…
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St Nicholas, Pyrford, Surrey
Two layers of wall paintings were discovered in 1869. One of these could not be preserved and its removal revealed traces of Norman work. In repairs to this in 1967 another painting was discovered thought to date to the building of the church in 1140. Both of these paintings are in red ochre, the earlier…Continue…
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Wisley Church, Surrey
This is a Norman Church which still preserves its completely rural character. It remains as a complete Norman building without additions of aisles, chapels or towers but with a later roof, bellcotes, porch and furnishings.
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St Nicholas, Compton , Surrey
St Nicholas at Compton is one of the most notable Anglo-Saxon churches in the country. The south west corner of the nave and the chancel walls are of the same date but the main fabric of the building is late Norman. There is a nave with a three bay arcade , aisles, chancel, tower arch,…Continue…
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St Mary the Virgin, Farleigh, Surrey
St Mary the Virgin at Farleigh is one of a few churches which remain largely unaltered structurally in the area. The nave and chancel date from c 1100 but was extended in c 1250. The nave windows are Norman. The West porch is possibly 16th century although the West door is Norman. The bell turret…Continue…
