The Mordaunt Divorce Case and the Prince of Wales
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Hi, I m Joanne Hayle. I am fascinated by British royal family history and write books and articles about them and European royalty.
Edward, Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark s wedding at St. George s Chapel, Windsor. 10th March 1863.
A Cause for Royal Disapproval
Divorce in an English civil court had been possible since 1858 at the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes. Until then divorce had been a matter for the ecclesiastical courts. The cost was exorbitant and the divorce rate was a few hundred cases per year at most by 1870. Divorcees were not accepted by polite society. Petitioners and respondents knew unquestionably that royal family members would not grace an event hosted or attended by them. The monarch was the head of the Church of England which opposed divorce so it was imperative not to be seen to condone it or tolerate the people connected to it. It was more acceptable among the Victorian e
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Tucked away on the Tatton Park Estate close to Knutsford, the Tatton Park farm is a 40-acre working farm open to visitors during the warmer months. With a commitment to supporting conservation, breeding and promotion of rare breeds, the farm is a great place to see some more unusual farm animals including the Leicester Longwool sheep and Tamworth pig. As well as animal talks and demonstrations, the farm has a woodland trail, den building, and has an all-weather play area for little ones to enjoy.
Walton Hall & Gardens Children’s Zoo
A firm family favourite, the popular zoo at Walton Hall & Gardens, Higher Walton, Warrington, has been entertaining children of all ages since it first opened its gates in the early 1960s. Adjacent to an impressive play area and newly opened Jungle Parc high-ropes course, the Children’s Zoo is free to enter and includes six bird aviaries, wandering peacocks, rescue animals a-plenty and three alpacas, Jim, Mally and Topaz, who
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Gardens at Walton Hall by Howard Bradbury
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Enjoy this diverse set of walks that all commence within a few miles from the centre of Warrington
Fox Covert by Ray Tickle
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Appleton and Higher Walton
4 miles from Warrington
Start off from Appleton on the edge of Warrington Golf club and enjoy the views from a vantage point close to Fox Covert Cemetery before heading onto Walton Hall.
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