Kings and Queens of England Archives

King Stephen – his life and coinage

April 15, 2022May 6, 2022 Peter 1 Comment

The story of the life and times of King Stephen and the coinage produced during his reign. Stephen becomes king

Henry becomes king Death of William II On 2 August 1100, William II was killed by an arrow whilst hunting

February 19, 2021March 5, 2021 Peter 0 Comments

The loss of lands in France and the lead up to the War of the Roses. How Henry VI’s character and decisions shaped these events.

Story of the reign of William II; his troubled relationship with his brother and the mystery surrounding his death

The story of William the Conqueror, from the Viking Rollo. Robert the Magnificent to Harold and beyond

The story of William the Conqueror, his ancestry, life and legacy with a review of the coins from his reign.