Eleanor of Castile: The Crosses That Changed England Forever

Join me for a short walk along Stony Stratford high street to find Queen Eleanor's Garden. Explore local landmarks and "historical" sites, as we share the fascinating "history" of Queen Eleanor in this area, Milton Keynes and Northampton. Perfect for those interested in local heritage. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 Stony Stratford Mural 01:41 Eleanor of Castile marries Edward of Westminster 02:16 Meeting again and falling in love 02:38 Eleanor accompanies Edward on crusade 03:10 Edward succeeds his father Henry III as King in 1272 03:35 Eleanor is taken ill and dies in Harby 04:18 Preparations for and travel to the funeral 05:00 Edward declares that to honour Eleanor memorials will be erected 05:42 Locations of the crosses 06:30 The 1713 restoration of the Hardingstone Cross in the time of Queen Anne 07:28 Charing Cross in London 08:11 The story of the Cross in Stony Stratford 08:42 the Legacy of Queen Eleanor #miltonkeynes #stonystratford #historylovers #ancienthistory #worldhistory #ancient #ancientworld #historynerd #historylover #history #historypage #travel #blowinguphistory #heritage #historyfacts #old #exploration #historybuff #story #facts #soldier #war #historia #neverforget #museum #uk #archaeology #anthropology #lesson #learn #humanhistory #british #historical #vintage #historic #education #world #visitmiltonkeynes #vintage #sitesinmiltonkeynes #museums #imperialwarmuseum #medievalhistory