Free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England, plus discounted admission to Historic Scotland and Cadw properties in Scotland and Wales.
This battle took place on or about 8 January 871 between King Alfred and a Danish army
The battle took place on the Berkshire Downs
The Saxons under Alfred were victorious, but then suffered a string of defeats
25 April, 1284
Birth of Prince Edward (Edward II) at Caernarfon Castle
He was later named 'Prince of Wales', a title conferred on heirs to the English throne since
This king married Elizabeth of York, uniting the houses of York and Lancaster, and ending the Wars of the Roses
He took the throne after defeating Richard III at Bosworth
He was the first Tudor monarch