The Medieval period
Richard(Ed's uncle) had Edward V and his younger brother imprisoned in the Tower of London.
When it was rumoured that he had had the two boys murdered in the tower, rebellion broke out,
and Richard III was killed in bttle. Henry Tudor was the next one to reign over England.
Geoffrey Chaucer
He was one of the greatest poets of England, he is also known as the Father of English Poetry..
He was the son of a wealthy London wine merchant. He was a master of manners and of
description and the first taleteller. He led an extremely busy life. He was married to Philippa
Roet. He worked for some time as Controller of Customs in London, Justice of Peace in Kent
and Clerk of the King's works. He produced an astonishing body of prose and poetry.