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The fourth wife of Henry VIII, who agreed to marry her partly on the basis of a flattering portrait painted by Holbein

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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

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This king led the English to triumph at Crecy in 1346

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Accommodation

Yorkshire

The Dovecote

Richmond
Self catering cottage

This stone barn conversion, five minutes walk from the village of Gilling West, three miles from Richmond can sleep ten people in four bedrooms. more >>
Sleeps 10

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Yorkshire

Hermitage Cottage

Whitby
Self catering cottage

This attractive, stone-built semi detached cottage has stunning sea views from all the rooms and sleeps up to three people. more >>
Sleeps 3

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Doncaster (Hotel)

Danum Hotel

The Danum Hotel, Doncaster, is an elegant Edwardian hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel is a short drive from some of Yorkshire's finest attractions and close to the M62 for visiting Leeds and Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Doncaster offers one of the largest outdoor markets and several golf … more >>

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Hellaby (Hotel)

Hellaby Hall Hotel

Steeped in history, this 17th century country house hotel proudly offers its guests a rarely found package of period charm and modern convenience. Set in private gardens, this completely non-smoking hotel is ideally located just off the M18 and M1 with Sheffield and Meadowhall shopping centre just minutes drive away. … more >>

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