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The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing November night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society: three of his children, including the only legitimate male heir to the throne, as well as the flower of the aristocracy, famous knights, and mighty courtiers. All books are signed by Charles Spencer. If you would like a personal dedication, please add the wording in the field below. -
In this poignant memoir, Charles Spencer recounts the trauma of being sent away from home at age eight to attend a boarding school. All books are signed by Charles Spencer. If you would like a personal dedication, please add the wording in the field below. -
Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for over 500 years. In this book Charles Spencer (the present Earl Spencer) gives an extremely personal perspective on what it is like to be the owner of one of Britain’s great, privately-owned, historic houses. All books are signed by Charles Spencer. If you would like a personal dedication, please add the wording in the field below. -
The first trivia book from the team behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives, investigating the provenance of historical objects, real and metaphorical, with intelligence and humour. All books are signed by Charles Spencer. If you would like a personal dedication, please add the wording in the field below. -
In this poignant memoir, Charles Spencer recounts the trauma of being sent away from home at age eight to attend a boarding school. All books are signed by Charles Spencer. If you would like a personal dedication, please add the wording in the field below.
