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Queen Victoria's refusal to dismiss those of her attendants married to Whig politiciians precipitated a constitutional conflict called ...

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This Day in British History

13 February, 1689

William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England

Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch was married to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923

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Cornwall

Cottage HCPOLCO

St Agnes
Self catering cottage

1 OF 2 COTTAGES SET WITHIN 150 ACRE DAIRY FARM Polrose and Kerley cottages are wings of a 300 year old farmhouse on a … more >>
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Cornwall

Avalon Lamorna Cove

Penzance
Self catering cottage

Sleeps up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms - Reverse level layout to maximise views - Lower and Upper GF Entrances - Double bedroom, twin … more >>
Sleeps 6

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Falmouth (Hotel)

Royal Duchy Hotel

Set in its own gardens overlooking Falmouth Bay and less than 400 yards from sandy Gyllyngvase Beach, the four star Royal Duchy is also just a short walk from the town centre. As well as enjoying an ideal location, the Royal Duchy has a heated indoor swimming pool. The restaurant … more >>

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Penzance (Hotel)

Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel is a family run Victorian property that boasts one of the most stunning positions in Cornwall. Situated on the promenade in Penzance, the Queens Hotel commands striking panoramic views across St Michaels Mount, the Lizard Peninsula and out to sea. This picturesque spot is ideal for a … more >>