The Lost Church: What Was It?

The church linked to King Richard III is believed to be the Church of St. James the Greater in Leicester, an important religious site during the late 15th century. Historical records suggest Richard had a personal connection with this church. It was a place where he and his family worshiped and where significant ceremonies were held. The church

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Myths and Legends Surrounding London’s Name

The mystery of London’s name has also spawned several legends and folk etymologies. Legendary Founder: King Lud One of the most famous medieval myths was popularized by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain), written around 1136. Geoffrey claimed that London was founded by King Lud, a mythical

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Roman Influence

The Romans named the city Londinium, but there is no conclusive evidence they coined the name themselves. Instead, they may have adapted the pre-existing local Celtic name to fit Roman linguistic patterns. The suffix -ium was commonly used in Roman toponyms (place names), signifying a settlement or town. This suggests Londinium was a Romanized v

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