This episode week in History Saint Swithin's curse spells 40 days and nights of rain and storms. How do you say "Alnwick" and The Babington Plot is uncovered putting Mary Queen of Scots in an impossible position.

🔒 13th July 1174 - William I of Scotland is captured at Alnwick Castle (Philippa tells you how to pronounce ‘Alnwick’ 😉 )

🌧 15th July 971 - St Swithin’s bones are moved against his final wishes and it rains for 40 days and nights

😘 16th July 1439 - Kissing is banned

📜 17th July 1585 - The Babington Plot to overthrow Elizabeth I, murder her and put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne on England was revealed. It sealed the fate of Mary.

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