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The Norse Wilsons of Scotland
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The Wilsons in Scotland and the Wilsons in England are of two different lines which may have a common origin in the distant past. Many of the English Wilsons are of Norman ancestry whereas the Scottish Wilsons are mostly of Picto-Norse descent and represent either a branch (“sept”) of the…
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Viking Expansion in the British Isles in the Mid-9th Century
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Viking Expansion in the British Isles by the Mid-9th Century Ireland * Vikings established trading towns along the coast: Dublin, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, and Limerick. * These settlements became bases for raids within Ireland and across the Irish Sea to England. Scotland * Vikings gained control of the Northern Isles…
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Place Of My Birth
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Personal History: * Born in Coventry, England in 1963 at Gulson Road Hospital. Attended: * John Gulson School * Fedick Birds Junior School * Sidney Stringer School * The Butts City College, Coventry * Coventry University, Forensic Investigative Studies BSc * University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Adult Nursing BSc …
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Coventry Combined County Court
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Coventry Combined County Court History: * Constructed in 1969 * Officially opened on May 12, 1970 * Designed by architects Bradshaw, Gass & Hope Location: * 1 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX Structure: * Six-story building with a reinforced concrete frame and brick cladding * Large windows and a glazed…
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Overview Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a renowned cultural institution in Coventry, UK. It showcases a diverse collection of art and artefacts, spanning centuries and continents. Art Collection The art collection features over 3,000 works, including: * British Art: Paintings, sculptures, and watercolors from…