Born Westminster. Nicknamed "Longshanks". Reigned 1272 - 1307. Responsible for the expulsion of Jews from England. Died near Carlisle on route to a battle with the king of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, at Burgh on Sands.
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Charing Cross
Around the monument are 8 standing, crowned statues of Eleanor. This is a rec...
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Gee, Walker and Slater
A family run building firm, active 1937. Incorporated 1922. 1961 acquired by McAlpines. Adrian Gee was a director. The firm had a long association with Rolls-Royce. Information from Grace's Guide.
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