A Plantagenet Golden Age

King Edward 1st was born in 1239 and died in 1307. The eldest son of Henry 111,he became King of England in 1272, and so began the reign of one of our greatest kings. He was the first monarch to make England a nation, and working together with the people great strides were made in politics, law and architecture. A general prosperity, and above all a new sense of national wellbeing were created. Such great advances that were achieved by King Edward 1st, and the other Plantagenet kings, would not be seen again for another two hundred years, with the arrival of the Tudor King Henry V111, and his daughter Queen Elizabeth 1st.

King Edward Ist created "common law" which gave freedom and protection to every citizen. This remained up until recently, when for the sake of the EU, common law came under threat, and is currently in the process of being replaced with a tyrannical system, which allows the state to become accuser, judge, jury and executioner.

It was during the reign of King Edward 1st that the English language came into existence. This was mainly due to all parts of the kingdom becoming united. The English were free, and with a king, court and church working together in harmony the English became confident. Salisbury Cathedral completed in 1280 reflects not only that confidence, but great artistry, technical skill, supreme craftsmanship and a Christian reverence that was strong at that time.

If the British are to become great once more, and pull themselves out of the mire they have become bogged down in, they need to rekindle the spirit that was found in our land at the time of the Plantagenet's and Tudors.

Unlike most cathedrals which have been added to by different generations, Salisbury is a work of art that was designed and built as one complete entity. This shows in its great elegance and beauty. Salisbury Cathedral has the tallest spire in England that rises to 404 foot, but more than anything, this monument to the glory of God is perfect and a delight to the eye.