Tag Archives: Henry VI Part 1

The end of chivalry: John Talbot, the terror of the French

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

According to the messenger who gives the news in the first scene of Henry VI Part 1, Lord Talbot was captured by the French during a battle that took place on 10 August. The tenth of August last this dreadful … Continue reading →

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Funeral monuments: remembering Shakespeare’s Henry V and Richard III

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Hung be the heavens with black, yield day to night! Comets, importing change of times and states, Brandish your crystal tresses in the sky, And with them scourge the bad revolting stars That have consented unto Henry’s death! King Henry … Continue reading →

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The Shakespeare blog hits 100!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

Yes this is my 100th post since I started The Shakespeare Blog just over six months ago. It’s a good time to reassess the site, and over the past week I’ve been planning a few changes which will go live … Continue reading →

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Henry V, star of England

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

31 August is the anniversary of the death of that “star of England”, King Henry V. He died in France, where he had been on a military campaign to capture more of the country, in 1422 aged only 35.  If … Continue reading →

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