Tawny Owl - our most familiar owl
The Tawny Owl is a species that favours woodland habitats, but it may also breed in larger rural and suburban gardens. Our most familiar owl, the Tawny Owl is found across Britain but is absent from Ireland.
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Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin - a reminder of medieval life in Wakefield
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a fascinating Grade I listed building. It is located in the city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire on the medieval bridge over the River Calder.
The Spanish Armada - a triumph for the English Queen
The Spanish Armada set sail in July 1588, with the mission of overthrowing the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I, and restoring Catholic rule over England. Over 100 ships were gathered with around 30,000 men onboard. The English fleet, commanded by Sir Francis Drake, was prepared to meet the attack and eventually saw off the invasion with the loss of many Spanish vessels.
Snake's-head Fritillary - a chequered history
Botanists are uncertain whether the pretty snake's-head fritillary is a native wildflower or a garden escapee. These days it is certainly far more common in our gardens than in its preferred wild spots.
Bloody Mary, an unloved and unhappy Queen
English Queen Mary I, daughter of King Henry VIII, was often known as "Bloody Mary" for the executions she undertook. She came to the throne in 1553, and ruled for five years.
HMS Trincomalee - Britain's oldest floating warship moored in Hartlepool
HMS Trincomalee is the second oldest floating ship in the world, and the centrepiece of the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool.
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