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Prayerbook of priest who saved Charles II’s life on display in Staffordshire hall

Rare 1623 missal bears signature of Catholic priest John Huddleston, who hid king after final defeat by Cromwell’s forces

The Guardian - UK

History comes alive in those pub names

The news has been so dull this week we might as well continue to pursue last week's investigations concerning the historical value of English pub names. If nothing else it may prompt readers to recall some of the more exotic inns where they have supped ale. It beats politics anyway.

Bangkok Post

Cruel vandals target 17th century Ayr church as graves defaced

The church is steeped in history, including being the former worship place for Robert Burns.

Daily Record

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King Charles Coronation: Complete guide to all the glittering regalia used in the ceremony

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures

Evening Standard

Complete guide to all the glittering regalia used at the coronation

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures.

The Independent UK

Charles III’s coronation: why a spoon and not a crown carries more weight

Most items of regalia used for coronation are at most 350-years-old, but there is one notable exception

The Guardian - UK

Document that made Charles II king to be auctioned for £600k

Signed copy of 1660 Declaration of Breda, which restored monarchy in Britain after Cromwell’s rule, goes on sale in May

The Guardian - UK

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Who owns and profits from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall? – timeline

Key dates in the centuries-old question of whether the duchies, and their profits, belong to the royals or the people

The Guardian - UK

In brief: The English Actor; Cursed Bread; The Restless Republic – reviews

A woolly history of stage acting; a sensuous tale of deadly obsession in a French town; and a seminal exploration of Oliver Cromwell’s Protectorate

The Guardian - UK

Women, Beware the Devil at the Almeida review: a wild, slippery ride

The shape-shifting audacity of the play makes it exciting to watch, if ultimately baffling

Evening Standard

Pub dubbed 'longest Homes Under Hammer project ever' could finally reopen after 14 YEARS

The Old Cottage Pub in Margate, Kent, was built in 1650 and in use until 2007 before being snapped up on Homes Under the Hammer, and put back together over the next 14 years

Daily Mirror

Major battle you probably haven’t heard of that took place on our doorstep

More than 1600 men are said to have died in the fight

Liverpool Echo

Irish amateur historian on lonely mission to save ‘bogeyman’ Cromwell from genocide charges

As scholars gather in Dublin to debate the Puritan’s life, one man is insisting Ireland must apologise for blackening the Lord Protector’s name

The Guardian - UK

Superstitious reason why experts believed King Charles would change his name

King Charles is celebrating his first birthday since his accession today - but many royal experts and historians harboured superstitious doubts over which name he would choose to rule under

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Historic house with links to Oliver Cromwell and the Gunpowder Plot for sale

The Grade II listed, three-bedroom house in Oundle, Northamptonshire is on the market for £700,000

The National (Scotland)

Let's answer some Coronation queries from a Scottish perspective

MANY months before it is likely to happen, the Coronation of King Charles III is already causing some questions to be asked.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Coogan sets his sights on the life of a fugitive king

Inspired by a book by Princess Diana’s brother, the actor is researching flight of Charles II from Oliver Cromwell’s troops

The Independent UK

Rare letter written by Oliver Cromwell to be auctioned in Edinburgh

The letter, written in 1648, is part of auctioneer Lyon & Turnbull’s rare books, maps, manuscripts and photographs sale.

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The Guardian - UK

Killing Leprechauns: Irish satirist mines British ignorance in comedy podcast

Oliver Callan questions British comics on Irish history and current affairs and finds general response is obliviousness

Dublin Live

Oliver Cromwell 'revenge fantasy' musical set to debut at Dublin Fringe festival

The lively performance follows five friends on their quest to track down Oliver Cromwell's severed head

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok

A long time ago, a respected social critic expressed concern that a new medium would lead to lying.

ABC News

Charles is the third King Charles. These were the ones before him

King Charles III shares a name with two kings whose rules were marked by bloodshed and scandal. Here's a brief guide to the reigns of those who came before him.

Edinburgh Live

24 British Citizenship test questions to see if you'd pass it

People who want to become a British citizen and live in the UK must first pass a test. But with a pass rate of 75 per cent needed to gain a new, blue passport, could you pass it?

Daily Record

Try the British citizenship test - 24 tricky questions every person must answer

Check if you already have the knowledge it takes to become a citizen.

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