Herbert Croft was consecrated bishop of Hereford. During the English Civil War, as dean of Hereford, Croft had risked his life to confront a group of parliamentarian soldiers who had broken into the cathedral.
2 New Special Editions from BBC History Magazine
BBC History Magazine’s new Britain’s Year of Defiance special edition charts the story of a pivotal year in the Second World War, from the fall of France and the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940 through to the German Invasion of Russia in 1941 when Britain and her imperial allies fought for survival against Hitler’s war machine. Expert Historians recount key moments in the year, while a covermounted audio CD, produced in association with BBC Audiobooks, brings to life the voices of those who were there.
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BBC History Magazine’s new Historic Days Out special edition is your essential guide to the best places to visit this summer. We’ve toured the country and road-tested Norman castles, Georgian mansions, Roman villas, transport museums, cathedrals and many more. Plus read in-depth articles that tell you the history behind some of these attractions. We have dozens of suggestions of family-friendly days out as well as our choice of heritage that won’t cost you a penny.
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