History
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Margaret Tudor 28 November 1489 18 October 1541
Added 820 Views / 0 LikesMargaret Tudor Queen of Scots Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scots from 1503 until 1513 as the wife of King James IV of Scotland and then Regent for their son King James V. She was born at Westminster Palace as the
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Emigrants - Timelines.tv History Of Britain C06
Added 818 Views / 0 LikesThe story of the Highland Clearances, and of the way that emigration - forced and otherwise - fueled the growth of the British Empire. (4'55") This is one of 45 videos telling the story of Britain from 1066 to the present day. Visit the full interactive t
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Battle Of Bannockburn (1314) - Historical Battles
Added 817 Views / 0 LikesBattle of Bannockburn 1314 AD - The time is 24 June 1314 and the English King Edward II has marched to relieve Stirling Castle which is besieged by Edward Bruce. Edward II of England came to the throne in 1307 but was incapable of providing the determined
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Sword Said To Be Used By William Wallace Goes On Show
Added 814 Views / 0 Likes1. Wide shot of Manhattan street 2. Worker uses drill to open up box containing sword 3. Close up of drill 4. Two men in kilts watch 5. Man opens locks on box 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Colin O'Brien, Provost (Mayor), Town of Sterling: "I am here with the swo
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After Bannockburn - Battle Of Bannockburn 1314 Part 2 | Documentary
Added 813 Views / 0 LikesAfter Bannockburn - Battle of Bannockburn 1314 Part 2 | Documentary
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Heroes Of History: The Scottish Kings Of England
Added 813 Views / 0 LikesA brief look at the history of Scotland and how Scottish King James VI became the King of England and introduced the concept of political union between the two to the public forum. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A1l_Riata http://en.wikipedia.o
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Scotland's War At Sea Episode 1 The Dreadnoughts Of Scapa Flow BBC Documentary 2015
Added 812 Views / 0 LikesAs the Great War began, the Royal Navy rushed to Orkney's great natural harbour, Scapa Flow. David Hayman uncovers the compelling characters of the little-known naval war - the cautious Admiral Jellicoe and the playboy Admiral Beatty. The story of great t
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MILITARY HISTORY : Ancient Scotland And Ancient Ireland
Added 812 Views / 0 LikesUploaded by MILITARY HISTORY 2015. The Military History of Ancient Scotland and Ancient Ireland. On Midsummer Day, 1314, the exiled Scottish king led an army against an English force three times as large. Pikemen in dense formation routed the English, res
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War Of The Three Kings: Part Two (Scottish History Documentary)
Added 809 Views / 0 LikesThe Bruce invasion of Ireland just happened to coincide with a major catastrophe: the Great European Famine of 1315-17. In this devastating time, thousands died of starvation and many more resorted to cannibalism. There were reports of corpses and even ch
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Historic Scotland | Stirling Castle: A Glimpse Of Magnificence
Added 808 Views / 0 LikesExperience the grandeur of the newly refurbished Renaissance royal palace at Stirling Castle. This short film offers a tantalizing glimpse of the sumptuous interiors, now returned to how they may have looked in the mid 16th century. See fabulous period co
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Tom Devine On The Highlands & Lowland Clearances
Added 807 Views / 0 LikesProfessor Tom Devine speaks to an audience on the subject of the Scottish Highland and Lowland Clearlances organised as part of the Crossroads Lifelong Learning Partnership. Filmed by Pocketwatch Productions
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