The Norman Conquest

by Monique Barb - The native people of Britain were repeatedly attacked and their land invaded by warriors and settlers from Europe. But the Norman Conquest in 1066 was to be the last invasion from Europe. The Norman invasion did not come as a surprise to the English, for King Harold who had taken the throne on the death of Edward the Confessor had in fact pledged his support to Duke Willia ...

Date added: 04 October '07

Monuments in London

by Herminne Tonita - London is a royal city. The British King or Queen lives in the Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth lives there with the Royal Family. Tourists are also allowed to visit the place but they are not allowed inside so as not to disturb the Queen. They stand outside to the "The Changing of the Guard". There are always guardsmen outside the palace. Every day a guard of thirty guar ...

Date added: 24 April '07