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Town was pro-rebel, the castle was held by Nicola de la Haye the pro-John female castellan. French forces besieging the castle were routed by a relieving force under William Marshal. Lincoln was thoroughly sacked and its goods carried off by the victors, earning the battle the nickname ‘Lincoln fair’.

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Lord Phillips

Lord Phillips

Master of the Rolls (2000-2005)

The early settlers in the United States took with them copies of the Magna Carta. One undertaking given by King John in that Charter was as follows: No freeman shall be arrested or imprisoned or disseised or outlawed or exiled or in...

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