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Rufus the Red/King William II – death in the New Forest

On this day 926 years ago occurred an incident in the New Forest that continues to be debated among scholars today. King William II, also known as Rufus the Red (possibly because of his ruddy complexion or hot temper), who … Continue reading

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New Forest: Magna Carta and Commoner’s Charter

In London recently (February 2015) was held an event so momentous that over 40,000 people entered a public ballot in order to be present. The four surviving original copies of the 1215AD Magna Carta were brought together for the first … Continue reading

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