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Burghers of Calais

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Burghers of Calais

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

Created for the town square in Calais following France's devastating defeat i...

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Lieutenant Richard Jones, VC

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