Carlisle Castle and the Wars of the Roses

Posted on December 14, 2020April 10, 2022 by danspencer1644

William Rufus captured the city of Carlisle in 1092 and built a castle at the northern edge of the settlement.… Read more Carlisle Castle and the Wars of the Roses

Alnwick Castle and the Wars of the Roses

Posted on November 23, 2020April 10, 2022 by danspencer1644

It is hard to believe when looking at pretty Alnwick today, that it was a fiercely contested and fought over… Read more Alnwick Castle and the Wars of the Roses