She is remembered for pleading successfully for the lives of the burghers of Calais who surrendered the town to Edward. She died at Windsor Castle on 14th August 1369. The king was devoted to her and ...

In a stone shrine at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the tomb of Edward the Confessor, king and saint, although this was not his original resting place. 5 minute read Edward, was born in Islip, ...

But on the 5th of January 1066, King Edward the Confessor put England in terrible danger. He died, without leaving a son and heir. This was a disaster. It left the country vulnerable to attacks ...

But on 5th January, 1066, King Edward the Confessor put England in terrible danger. He died without leaving a son and heir. This was a disaster. It left the country vulnerable to attack from ...