From the Roman Invasion of our little Isle to the devastating conflict of the Civil War when father fought son to rid our land of absolute monarchy or bolster its dated virtues, to the fruitless attempts of the Stuarts to re-establish themselves on the English throne, I have been captivated by the characters and events.
History can be a most pleasant journey where colour and sound, smell and atmosphere abound. I have loved it all. Love it yet.
I had never heard of the Border Reivers until shortly after my move to the north and now bless the day that I took up sticks, somewhat hesitantly I must add, and arrived in this beautiful place. I have a great affection for the history of the Border now, have avidly read all I can lay my hands on and visited over 600 battle field sites, reiver towers and bastles.
Richie Graham of Brackenhill:Richie Graham of Brackenhill was reiver, blackmailer, extortionist and counterfeit coiner. He would commit murder and treason but never answer for his life of crime.
The March Wardens and Justice: The March Wardens, English and Scottish, worked in direct opposition to each other across the Border Line. Their paths would cross often, especially at a ‘Day of Truce’
An English West March Warden: A Crown Appointee Held Sway in the Western Borderlands of England.
I have always had a love of British history.
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History of Scotland-border Reivers-’Great Raid of Tynedale’: On 6th October 1593 William Elliot of Larriston, The Laird of Mangerton and William Armstrong, called Kynmont, with one thousand horsemen.