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This monastery on the banks of the River Tyne was the home of scholar and author The Venerable Bede
It was founded by St Benedict Biscop in 681
Its famous library, where Bede wrote, was founded by Benedict with relics and books from Rome
20 April, 1653
Cromwell dissolves the 'Rump' Parliament
The Long Parliament, which begain in 1640, is finally brought to an end
This queen's second husband, Lord Darnley, was murdered, possibly with her knowledge
She was the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise
She was executed by order of Elizabeth I