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== Brief history of England == |
== Brief history of England == |
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===600-1066=== |
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England was settled by the [[Angle]]s, the [[Saxon]]s, the [[Viking]]s and the [[Norman]]s. It had also been invaded by [[Roman]]s during the Classical period. |
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''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon England]]'' |
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As a nation, its main opponents in [[war]] were the [[Viking]]s, the [[Norman]]s , the [[France|French]], the [[Scotland|Scots]], the [[Wales|Welsh]] and the [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]]. |
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At the beginning of the [[6th century]] England was populated by Brythonic [[Celt]]s. The departure of the Roman garrisons left the way clear for invasions by [[Angle]]s, [[Saxon]]s and [[Dane]]s. With the remnants of Celtic power pushed to the west in [[Wales]], [[Cumbria]] and [[Cornwall]], numerous [[Anglo-Saxon]] kingdoms began to emerge. The seven most powerful, known as the [[Heptarchy]], were successively united by war, until in 829 [[Egbert]] was named King of all England. |
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===1066-1154=== |
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''Main article: [[Norman England]]'' |
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===1154-1399=== |
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''Main article: [[Plantagenet England]]'' |
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===1399-1485=== |
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''Main article: [[Late Medieval England]] |
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===1485-1558=== |
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''Main article: [[Tudor England]]'' |
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===1558-1603=== |
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''Main article: [[Elizabethan England]]'' |
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== People of England == |
== People of England == |
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The following are some of England's important cities |
The following are some of England's important cities |
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* [[London]] -- [[Roman]] capital and always a major city |
* [[London]] -- [[Roman]] capital and always a major city |
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* Winchester -- A traditional site of the Royal [[Treasury]], in Hampshire |
* [[Winchester]] -- A traditional site of the Royal [[Treasury]], in Hampshire |
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* Gloucester -- old [[Roman]] site, bordering South [[Wales]] |
* [[Gloucester]] -- old [[Roman]] site, bordering South [[Wales]] |
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* Chester -- as Gloucester, but at the N end of Wales |
* [[Chester]] -- as Gloucester, but at the N end of Wales |
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* Lincoln -- cathedral city of the East Midlands |
* [[Lincoln]] -- cathedral city of the East Midlands |
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* [[York]] -- main city of the North; [[Roman]], then [[Viking]], then [[England|English]]; seat of the Archbishop |
* [[York]] -- main city of the North; [[Roman]], then [[Viking]], then [[England|English]]; seat of the Archbishop |
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* Durham -- cathedral and castle defended in a loop of the River Wear; sufficiently close to [[Scotland, and away from [[London]] for the bishop to be given [[palatine]] powers |
* [[Durham]] -- cathedral and castle defended in a loop of the River Wear; sufficiently close to [[Scotland]], and away from [[London]] for the bishop to be given [[palatine]] powers |
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* Lancaster -- [[Roman]] site, castle, medieval port |
* [[Lancaster]] -- [[Roman]] site, castle, medieval port |
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* Bristol -- port which grew in importance as time passed until it challenged Gloucester for the title of main city of Western England |
* [[Bristol]] -- port which grew in importance as time passed until it challenged Gloucester for the title of main city of Western England |
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== Period events == |
== Period events == |
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* [[English Civil War]] -- ''technically post-[[Period]]'' |
* [[English Civil War]] -- ''technically post-[[Period]]'' |
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==Related Links== |
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''See also:'' |
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* [[Wikipedia:England| England (Wikipedia)]] |
* [[Wikipedia:England| England (Wikipedia)]] |
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* [[English|the English language]] |
* [[English|the English language]] |
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== The SCA in England == |
== The SCA in England == |
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All [[SCA]] [[groups|branches]] within '''England''' are part of the [[Principality]] of [[Insulae Draconis]]. |
All [[SCA]] [[groups|branches]] within '''England''' are part of the [[Crown]] [[Principality]] of [[Insulae Draconis]]. |
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[[category:Kingdoms (medieval)]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:46, 13 July 2010
England is a country in Europe but we guess you knew that. It is part of the British Isles. Much of the activities in the SCA are based around period English life and people tend to hold rather romantic views of places such as London.
England should not be confused with Britain, as the Welsh and Scots might not like it.
Brief history of England
600-1066
Main article: Anglo-Saxon England
At the beginning of the 6th century England was populated by Brythonic Celts. The departure of the Roman garrisons left the way clear for invasions by Angles, Saxons and Danes. With the remnants of Celtic power pushed to the west in Wales, Cumbria and Cornwall, numerous Anglo-Saxon kingdoms began to emerge. The seven most powerful, known as the Heptarchy, were successively united by war, until in 829 Egbert was named King of all England.
1066-1154
Main article: Norman England
1154-1399
Main article: Plantagenet England
1399-1485
Main article: Late Medieval England
1485-1558
Main article: Tudor England
1558-1603
Main article: Elizabethan England
People of England
The following is a list of important historical figures of England
- William the Conqueror
- "Queen Eleanor"
- Queen Elizabeth or Good Queen Bess
Cities of England
The following are some of England's important cities
- London -- Roman capital and always a major city
- Winchester -- A traditional site of the Royal Treasury, in Hampshire
- Gloucester -- old Roman site, bordering South Wales
- Chester -- as Gloucester, but at the N end of Wales
- Lincoln -- cathedral city of the East Midlands
- York -- main city of the North; Roman, then Viking, then English; seat of the Archbishop
- Durham -- cathedral and castle defended in a loop of the River Wear; sufficiently close to Scotland, and away from London for the bishop to be given palatine powers
- Lancaster -- Roman site, castle, medieval port
- Bristol -- port which grew in importance as time passed until it challenged Gloucester for the title of main city of Western England
Period events
The following is a list of important 'period' events in England
- The Battle of Hastings.
- Signing of the Magna Carta
- War of the Roses
- English Civil War -- technically post-Period
Related Links
The SCA in England
All SCA branches within England are part of the Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis.
