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'''England''' is a country in [[Europe]] but we guess you knew that. Much of [[SCA]] |
'''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]] is based around [[period]] English life and people tend to hold rather romantic views of places such as [[London]]. |
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England should not be confused with [[Britain]], as the [[Wales|Welsh]] and [[Scotland|Scots]] might not like it. |
England should not be confused with [[Britain]], as the [[Wales|Welsh]] and [[Scotland|Scots]] might not like it. |
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== Brief history of England == |
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England was settled by the [[Angle]]s, the [[Saxon]]s, the [[Viking]]s and the [[Norman]]s. It was also invaded by [[Roman]]s. |
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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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== People of England == |
== People of England == |
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== Period events == |
== Period events == |
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The following is a list of important period events in England |
The following is a list of important '[[period]]' events in England |
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* The [[Battle of Hastings]]. |
* The [[Battle of Hastings]]. |
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* Signing of the [[Magna Carta]] |
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* [[War of the Roses]] |
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* [[English Civil War]] |
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''See also:'' |
''See also:'' |
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* Wikipedia:England |
* [[Wikipedia:England| England (Wikipedia)]] |
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* [[Europe]] |
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* [[English|the English language]] |
* [[English|the English language]] |
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== The SCA in England == |
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''nb, this is a stub article and needs a lot of work. If you're a nice person you might like to edit this page and contribute what you know'' |
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All [[SCA]] [[groups|branches]] within '''England''' are part of the [[Principality]] of [[Insulae Draconis]]. |
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Revision as of 16:33, 25 May 2005
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 is 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
England was settled by the Angles, the Saxons, the Vikings and the Normans. It was also invaded by Romans.
As a nation, its main opponents in war were the Vikings, the Normans , the French, the Scots, the Welsh and the Spanish.
People of England
The following is a list of important historical figures of 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
See also:
The SCA in England
All SCA branches within England are part of the Principality of Insulae Draconis.
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