History articles tagged with 'Sir William Alexander'
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Free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England, plus discounted admission to Historic Scotland and Cadw properties in Scotland and Wales.
This famous architect designed the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851
He began as a gardener at Chatsworth House
He tested his design by having soldiers march across a scale model
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
Daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise
Her second husband, Lord Darnley, was murdered, possibly with her knowledge
She was executed by order of Elizabeth I