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This Christian missionery served as the first Archbishop of Canterbury

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This Day in British History

22 April, 1445

Henry VI marries Margaret of Anjou

Margaret's father was Rene, King of Sicily. Unusually for a royal wedding, the ceremony took place at Titchfield Abbey in Hampshire

Monarch Mayhem

This king was buried beside his father at Fontevraulx Abbey

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Accommodation

Oxfordshire

Appleyard Cottage

Stonesfield
Self catering cottage

Appleyard Cottage is a cosy, tranquil cottage located in the pretty village of Stonesfield, just five miles north of Woodstock, home to the beautiful Blenheim … more >>
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Oxfordshire

Ninea

Wallingford
Self catering cottage

This spacious, detached cottage is in the town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire and sleeps seven people in four bedrooms. more >>
Sleeps 7

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Woodstock (Hotel)

The Macdonald Bear Hotel

Picturesque Woodstock is home to one of Englands oldest and prettiest hotels. Built as a coaching inn in the 13th century, the Bear has played host to royalty, film stars and politicians.The Bear is a favourite haunt for romantic couples, especially since it became a hideaway for Richard Burton and … more >>

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Oxford (Hotel)

Macdonald The Randolph Hotel

The Randolph is an Oxford institution. Situated directly opposite the world-famous Ashmolean Museum in the heart of historic Oxford, the Randolph offers 5 star accommodation in over 150 rooms, each impeccably furnished. The Randolph is featured in the popular Inspector Morse series of detective novels, and this connection is recalled in the Morse Bar. Stay in an Oxford treasure, The Randolph Hotel. more >>