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Burghers of Calais

Countries: France

In the midst of the 100 year war between France and England Edward III had the city of Calais besieged and starved.  His terms were that six of the principal citizens should surrender themselves, stripped of their finery, ropes around their necks and carrying the keys to the city and to the castle.  They expected death but Edward’s queen, Philippa of Hainault, persuaded him to spare them.

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Burghers of Calais

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Burghers of Calais

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William Gosling, VC

William Gosling, VC

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1 memorial
Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

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Alexis Kow

Alexis Kow

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Person, Art, Sculpture, France, Russia

1 memorial
Second Lieutenant Philip Edward Thomas

Second Lieutenant Philip Edward Thomas

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1 memorial
Frederick Winsor

Frederick Winsor

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Emmeline Budd

Emmeline Budd

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