Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Cartouche Definition

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Cartouche

An ornamental shield or tablet, often containing an heraldic device (coat of arms). Cartouches are often decorated with fanciful scrolled edges representing rolled parchment or paper. Cartouches are often found upon late medieval and Elizabethan tombs.

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Poughill, Cornwall




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This Labour politician was Prime Minister twice from 1945-1950 and 1950-51



21 November, 1499

Perkin Warbeck executed

Warbeck, claiming to be Prince Richard, son of Edward IV, was linked to a conspiracy with the Earl of Warwick

Before this king came of age, England was ruled by a regency under his uncle, John of Gaunt



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