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Anglo-Saxon kings often used to favour their sister's son to their own - for at least you could guarantee there was your own blood in your sister's son!

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Usually, historical revelations come from days of legwork, ploughing through piles of letters and papers in archives or even private homes, looking for the telling phrase or letter that someone else has missed.

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I receive many letters from people hoping to research their own houses.

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One child is never enough for a monarch.

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Throughout history, the only way to secure a throne has been with a phalanx of children - nine for Victoria, 13 for George III.

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Are we really so far from the Victorians? Much of what our society holds important was shaped in the 19th century.

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Britain's passion for Christmas and huge white weddings dates from Victorian times - both were low-key celebrations before Victoria and her PR machine.

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Still often interventionist, convinced of our importance in the world, even those of us born long after 1900 live in a country that is much more Victorian than we think.

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I chose my house because I loved the fact that there was a really busy road with lots of things to stare at.

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I used to hate reading my old work, but now I'm rather fond of it. I quite like going through it in the hope of making it better.

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Historian

Born: Unknown

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