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An alternative spelling for choir, the place where services are sung. Choirs are commonly in the chancel, at the east end of the church, generally separated from the nave by the chancel arch and possibly a screen.
Related: Arch Chancel Chancel Arch Choir Nave
Boston Stump, Lincolnshire
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The Houses of Parliament are more properly called ...
Clue
The original palace was used a a royal residence from the days of Edward the Confessor
Another clue
The current building was designed by Sir Charles Barry and AW Pugin
23 May, 1208
Pope Innocent III places England under interdict (no church services)
King John strikes back by seizing all church property, though loyal clergy were allowed to buy their property back
This king defeated Henry Hotspur at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403
He usurped the throne from his cousin, Richard II
His son became Henry V
