[Loch-ruadh] Today in History Dec.19

[Jane Sitton]

Hey, don't even broach that topic with me.

On another note, you have to admit that the Normans did improve architecture
in England.  A few of those lovely stone castles (motte and bailey designs)
are still in existence.

Madelina

-----Original Message-----
From: Padraig O'Maolagain [mailto:padraig_ruad at irishbard.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 12:08 PM
To: loch-ruadh at ansteorra.org
Subject: RE: [Loch-ruadh] Today in History Dec.19


Madelina wrote:

>1075 Death of Edith, wife of Edward "the Confessor" ( England).
>
>I believe she was also sister of Harold, who was defeated by our great
>Norman king, William the Conqueror.

Or as he is more accurately known, William the Bastard.

:)

Padraig