The Stuarts were the first Kings of the United Kingdom.
King James VI of Scotland also became King James I of England thus combining the two thrones for the first time and beginning a dynasty.
From the ashes of the War of the Roses grew the mighty House of Tudor. Founded by Henry Tudor, the dynasty produced some of our most notorious Monarchs; from the infamous tyrant that was Henry VIII to Bloody Mary and her horrific campaign against the protestants culminating in the shining reign ...
Mary was the short-lived, little-favoured Catholic, Elizabeth the long-reigning, all-admired Protestant. Or so history has told us but do these two daughters of Henry VIII have more in common than meets the eye?
Filmed at Houlgate Village near York, 'Life in Anglo Saxon Times' provides an introduction to known aspects of life during the Dark Ages. Simply presented, but with authority, this film features authentic, atmospheric reconstructions of everyday life, expert commentary and covers laws and religio...