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.

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Battle of Bosworth August 22nd 1485

August 22nd is the anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. It’s often called the last battle of the so called Wars of the Roses, a...

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Kings, car parks.........and Piers?

The story of the search and discovery for the remains of Richard III in a Leicester car park is the stuff of dreams. It's already cre...

Monday, 19 June 2023

June 19th 1312 - the end for Piers Gaveston

June 19th marks the anniversary of the death of Piers Gaveston. Was it an execution or murder? In my opinion it was a murder dressed up ...

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Anne Boleyn’s Coronation

June 1st 1533 Anne Boleyn is crowned Queen of England. At last my Anne Boleyn rose has come into bloom. Very late this year.

Saturday, 13 May 2023

King Piers?

May 6th 2023 saw the Coronation of King Charles III. For many people, including myself, the Coronation was the first one I'd ever see...

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Remembering William Shakespeare

Stratford Upon Avon is one of my favourite places to visit. I try to go every year! It is almost the 'perfect Tudor town'. Will...

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Remembering Thomas Cranmer

Tudor history is extremely popular, and with Wolf Hall, Thomas Cromwell has come to prominence . He is appreciated as an astute politician...

View web version

About Me

Anerje: I have a B.A. Honours in History, specialising in Medieval/Tudor history.

View my complete profile

Powered by Blogger.