Piers Gaveston

This blog is dedicated to Piers Gaveston, Earl Of Cornwall. Piers, also known as Perrot, was the favourite of Edward II. Depending on historical interpretation, the definition of 'favourite' ranges from 'brother', 'beloved friend' or 'lover'. This blog will be a mix of historical narrative, personal opinion and hopefully some lighter postings! The Plus will cover other historical matters.

Friday, 17 February 2012

The 'truth' about 'Braveheart'

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On Tuesday, February 21st, channel in the UK is showing a documentary about the truth behind Mel Gibson's (dire, IMO), 'Braveheart...
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Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Valentine Greeting

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I have shamefully neglected this blog for so long!  I've started 3 Piers-related posts and abandonned them all.  But as today is Valenti...
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Thursday, 5 January 2012

Not quite the best books of 2011………

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I’ve been meaning to post my top ten books of 2011, but after much searching of my book cases, I have to say I don’t have a ‘best 10 books’,...
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Friday, 23 December 2011

Tis the season to be jolly.....

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A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
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Monday, 5 December 2011

The Lion in Winter

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Currently showing at the Haymarket Theatre is a production of 'The Lion in Winter', with Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley.  I had th...
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Saturday, 12 November 2011

Is this the face of Edward II?

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The National Portrait Gallery in London has had a recent exhibition entitled 'Crowns and Tiaras'.  I decided to pop in on my last vi...
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Sunday, 16 October 2011

Shakespeare's birthplace

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Whenever I visit Stratford, the one place I always visit is Shakespeare's birthplace.  I'm always amazed that this house is still st...
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I have a B.A. Honours in History, specialising in Medieval/Tudor history.
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