Miscellaneous
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New Video – The Grey Apple Tree – Causes and Events Leading to the Norman Conquest
As told by the Bayeux Tapestry This updated AV has additional content and is now available in 4K video. The Grey Apple Tree brings to life the gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the battle that shaped a nation. From the death of Edward the Confessor, through the fierce rivalry of four claimants to the English throne, the story unfolds against the backdrop of one of the most decisive clashes in history—the Battle of Hastings. The battle marked the defeat of King Harold II by William, Duke of Normandy, bringing an end to more than 500 years of Anglo-Saxon rule. This victory established William as King of England and ushered…
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Dying for a Humbug – the Video!
The story of the Bradford arsenic poisonings has already been reported on this website, but I wanted to make a depiction of it as an audio-visual presentation. I’ve had great fun creating the images in historical style and putting it all to music. I do hope you enjoy watching it! If you do, please comment, like and subscribe to the channel ! Link to the Bradford arsenic poisonings full story on my Blog.
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New YouTube Video – The 18th Century Weaver
Richard Wilson’s Long Walk Here’s the short version of Richard’s long walk combined with the Leeds First White Cloth Hall. Enjoy!
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The Bradford Arsenic Poisonings
Death from poisoning was not uncommon in the days before the regulation of poisons. Arsenic trioxide (usually referred to as simply "arsenic") was a common feature of everyday life in Victorian Britain.
