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      <image:title>England - The View from Above: Knaresborough - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:title>England - The View from Above: Knaresborough - With the Norman Conquest in 1066, Knaresborough became part of the vast lands controlled by the powerful Hugh de Morville. He built Knaresborough Castle on a cliff high above the village, the ruins of which still grace the town's skyline. The castle has been witness to history, as it was here to which Morville fled, along with his fellow knights, following their murder of Thomas Beckett in Canterbury.</image:title>
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      <image:title>England - The View from Above: Knaresborough - Knaresborough Castle became a royal residence when it was seized by the Crown following another one of Morville’s misjudgments—joining an unsuccessful rebellion against the king. It was subsequently passed down through generations of English monarchs, becoming a particular favorite of King John, Edward I, and Edward II. (Richard II was likely less of a fan, as he was imprisoned here overnight following his deposition by his cousin, Henry IV.) The castle slowly fell into disrepair, but was partially demolished by heavy cannon fire during the English Civil War. It was captured by Parliamentarian forces after a long siege, and they subsequently had it slighted to prevent future military use.</image:title>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - The Imperial State Crown</image:title>
      <image:caption>Talk about a show-stopper. The Imperial State Crown is the crown the monarch wears at the very end of the ceremony. Though the crown has existed in various forms for nearly six centuries, the current iteration was created in 1937, and is also worn during State Openings of Parliament. Comprised of over 2900 precious jewels, including Cullinan II, St. Edward’s Sapphire, The Black Prince’s Ruby, and the Stuart Sapphire, this crown symbolizes the autonomy of the United Kingdom as an nation, not subject to any other earthly powers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - St. Edward’s Crown</image:title>
      <image:caption>St. Edward’s Crown is used to formally crown the Monarch, and is worn throughout the duration of the ceremony. This crown dates to the coronation of King Charles II in the 1661, and features 444 precious stones. The design is based on a previous version of the crown worn by Edward the Confessor, which was kept at Westminster Abbey as a holy relic and destroyed in the English Civil War. The current version has been used in coats of arms and other heraldic emblems across the U.K., and symbolizes the sovereignty of the Monarch as well as his role as head of the Church of England.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Queen Mary’s Crown</image:title>
      <image:caption>Queen Mary’s Crown, as the name suggests, was designed for the coronation of Queen Mary in 1911. This is a break with tradition, as Queen Consorts since the 18th century have commissioned the creation of new tiaras for their coronations. The crown is currently undergoing minor changes, including the additions of some jewels from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private jewelry collection. The arches of this crown are also removable, allowing it to be worn as a circlet in subsequent formal occasions.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - The Orb</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Sovereign’s Orb also dates to 1661, and is a symbol of the Christian world. The Orb is separated into three sections by bands of precious and semi-precious jewels, with each section representing one of the three continents known during the medieval period during which the Orb was created.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Sceptres</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Sovereign’s Sceptres both date to 1661 and represent different roles of the Monarch. The Sceptre with Cross symbolizes the Monarch’s temporal authority. It has It has undergone several redesigns and enhancements throughout the years, with the most significant being the addition of the Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond in the world, in 1910. The Sceptre with Dove, also known as the Rod of Equity &amp; Mercy, symbolizes the Monarch’s spiritual role, with the dove representing the Holy Ghost of the Christian faith.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Sword of State</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Sword of State is carried before the Monarch at the coronation and other formal events (such as the Opening of Parliament) and is a symbol of his authority. The sword itself was designed for Charles II, with the scabbard first belonging to William III.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Three additional swords are carried during the coronation procession: The Sword of Temporal Justice, representing the Monarch’s role as Head of the Armed Forces; Sword of Spiritual Justice, symbolizing his role as Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith; and Sword of Mercy, representing his mercy. The three appear very similar, but the Sword of Mercy, or Curtana, displays a notable and symbolic blunted tip.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Sword of Offering</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Sword of Offering is a relatively newer sword, dating to the Coronation of George VI in 1821. Elaborately decorated with nearly 3500 precious and semi-precious stones and traditional symbols of the United Kingdom, the sword is blessed during the investiture by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who presents it to the monarch, admonishing him to use it for the protection of good and punishment of evil.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Chrism Oil, Ampulla, &amp; Coronation Spoon</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Chrism oil, which is made of olive oil and a blend of essential oils (and for the first time in history, is cruelty-free) was consecrated in a special ceremony in Jerusalem and is used to anoint the Monarch during the only private portion of the ceremony (it takes place behind an elaborately decorated screen). The vessel for holding the oil, known as the Ampulla, is in the shape of an eagle; the design was inspired by a legend in which the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Thomas Becket, and presented to him a golden eagle and vial of oil for anointing future Kings of England. The Coronation Spoon is the oldest piece of regalia used in the ceremony, dating to the late 12th century, and first used for the Coronation of James I in 1603.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The use of spurs in coronation ceremonies in the U.K. dates to 1189 with Richard I. These spurs, however, like many other pieces of regalia, date to the coronation of Charles II in 1661, and symbolize knighthood.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Armills, a type of medieval-style bracelet, are thought to symbolize military leadership and knighthood. This pair dates to 1661 and have been referred to as “bracelets of sincerity and wisdom” during previous United Kingdom coronation ceremonies.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - An Illustrated Guide to Coronation Regalia - Rings</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Sovereign’s ring was created for the Coronation of King William IV in 1831. Made up of a sapphire layered under a cross composed of rubies all encircled by diamonds, the ring is a symbol of kingly dignity. The Queen Consort’s ring was created for Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV, an is made of a single large ruby encircled by diamonds, with additional rubies on the band.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - London Hidden Gems:                                                          St. Dunstan-in-the-East</image:title>
      <image:caption>The church itself dates to 950 AD and is dedicated to St. Dunstan, advisor to several Anglo-Saxon kings who was eventually elevated to the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. This original church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and was rebuilt by the famed Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century. Wren's design incorporated surviving parts of the old church, including the tower and the outer walls, some of which stand today. Subsequent renovations were undertaken, but St. Dunstan in the East was badly damaged by bombing, during World War II. Instead of rebuilding yet again, the ruins of the church were preserved as a public garden and peaceful oasis. Flip through the slideshow below to see images from around this gorgeous hidden gem.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - A Guide to the Coronation of King Charles III - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952); Frank O. Salisbury; Public Domain</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - Eyam, Derbyshire:  A  Journey through                   The Plague Village - While larger cities, such as London and York, were being ravaged by the spread of the illness, Eyam survived most of 1665 untouched until a seemingly-innocuous shipment of cloth arrived in September addressed to the local tailor, Alexander Hadfield. When his assistant unwrapped the bundle, he noted that it was damp and dutifully hung it up to dry in front of the hearth. He didn’t notice (or perhaps care) that it was also infested with fleas, which soon became more active near the warmth of the fire; he was bitten, and within a week, he had fallen ill and died. Additional members of the household quickly followed.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The cloth had come from London, and those fleas were carrying the bubonic plague.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>England - Eyam, Derbyshire:  A  Journey through                   The Plague Village - William Mompesson, the newly-appointed local rector, had seen the plague before, and recruited the former rector to help him develop a plan to control the spread of the disease. It wasn’t popular, and it seemed extreme: The entire village would isolate.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Beginning in June 1666, nobody was allowed in or out of the village. Food and other provisions were left at the village edge, supplied by the Earl of Devonshire and grateful residents of other local villages. The villagers of Eyam also managed to make purchases by leaving coins in vinegar (thought to have sterilizing properties) poured into depressions at the village boundary stones. The disease reached its peak in August 1666, with Eyam death tolls reaching 5-6 daily. One local woman, Elizabeth Hancock, buried seven immediate family members over a period of just eight days. And yet the villagers remained.</image:caption>
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