Queen & Country

"Hold high the head of Britain, lift strong the voice of Empire. Let us to Europe and the World proclaim that the heart of this great people is undaunted and invincible. This flag still challenges the winds of destiny. This flame still burns. This glory shall not die. The soul of Empire is alive, and Britain again dares to be great."  

[renaissance-art-blog]

Ascension of Christ, 1300, Giotto Di Bondone

Medium: fresco

[heavyarethecrowns]

[antonnizhny]

Yeah I’m into BDSM

Binding, Devoted Sacramental Marriage

[ghostlywriterr]

St. Paul’s Cathedral. London, UK.

[travel-lusting]

Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England (by Gavin Jones)

[pearls-and-petticoats]

Speke Hall, Liverpool is on Instagram 😍✨

[dpcphotography]

Kilt Rock, Isle of Skye

[travel-lusting]

The Shambles, York, England (by Allan Harris)

[pearls-and-petticoats]

Speke Hall, Liverpool is on Instagram 😍✨

[dearoldblighty]

st. michael’s mount ▴ mount’s bay, cornwall, england

the earliest of st. michael’s buildings dates to the 12th century. like many castles and their resting grounds, st. michael’s mount is tidal island; there is a granite pathway that one may use to visit the island, passable between mid-tide and low water. its cornish name karrek loos yn koos means ‘the grey rock in a wood’.

[medievalbritain]

Broughty Castle Dundee, Scotland by Simon Mayson

Completed in 1495 CE, Broughty Castle played a role in the War of the Rough Wooing (1543-1551). After Scotland’s defeat in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh (1547), the owner of Broughty Castle – Lord Gray of Foullis – surrendered the fortification to the English in exchange for money and fishing rights. It was 1550 before the Scots – with the help of the French – were able to recapture the castle; however, by that point the war was effectively over. 

[thequeensenglish]

Lavenham in Suffolk, widely acknowledged as the best example of a medieval wool town in England.

Boasting some 320 listed timber framed buildings,many of them protected by English Heritage.Lavenham has been called “the most complete medieval town in Britain”,

In Tudor times, Lavenham was said to be the fourteenth wealthiest town in England, despite its small size. Its fine timber-framed buildings and beautiful church, built on the success of the wool trade,

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Elements of the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet depart the Firth of Forth, 1914. Based at Rosyth, Scotland, the Grand Fleet maintained a ceaseless blockade of German trade throughout World War I. 

[thevictoriafiles]

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert re-enact their wedding ceremony, around 14 years later. C.1854.

[medievalbritain]

Cheyney Court Winchester, England

During the 15th century, Cheyney Court served as the seat of secular power for the Bishop of Winchester. At this time, the Bishop acted as both a spiritual and political leader in the city. Although most associated with the city’s cathedral, it was here at Cheyney Court where the Bishop performed his role as judge. 

[imperiumsinefine]

Map of the British Empire, 1899

New Canadian Geography specially adapted for use in Public and High Schools (Toronto, 1899)

[medievalbritain]

Beaumaris Castle (Castell Biwmares) Ynys Môn, Wales by David Owen

Construction of Beaumaris Castle began in 1295 CE, however plans for the fortification likely date back to the Conquest of Wales (1277-1283). By the time work had stopped in 1330, the Crown had sunk an incredible £15,000 into its construction. It wasn’t long before the castle saw conflict; first in 1403 when it was seized by Welsh rebels during the Glyndŵr Rising (1400-1415). Then again during the English Civil War (1642-1651), when the castle was taken by Parliamentary forces. Despite managing to escape slighting, the castle quickly fell into disrepair – and has been considered ruined since 1660.