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What is King John most famous for?

Ascending to the English throne in 1199, King John ruled until 1216, following his elder brother, Richard I. As the youngest son of Henry II, he manoeuvred his way to the crown by sidelining his nephew, Arthur. John’s reign was characterised by his reputation as a harsh, exploitative, and avaricious monarch. His failed military campaigns…

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Top 10 things to see at Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral on the banks of the River Seven has stood in various forms since the year 680. There was a monastery on the site, and the ruins can still be seen. St Wulfstan is the major ecclesiastical figure associated with the Cathedral. He became bishop in the year 1062 and was the only Anglo-Saxon…

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