| 单词 | Bannockburn |
| 例句 | There was no visible line between Scotland and England, although Flodden and Bannockburn had been fought about it. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z This was Bannockburn, at which Scotland effectively secured its independence from England. The Eagle bears the standard Scottish stereotype 2011-03-28T09:55:28Z It's kill or be kilt when "Bannockburn: The Real Bravehearts" recalls a key battle in the First War of Scottish Independence. TV This Week July 27 - Aug. 2: 'The Honorable Woman' on Sundance 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z IT WAS always going to be a big year for things Scottish: 2014 marks the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, when the Scots beat the English in the first war of independence. Expanding universe 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z In real life, England had been stricken by civil war, rebellions and famine throughout his reign, and he had lost most of Scotland to Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn. Edward II: Derek Jarman's striking reflection on homophobia 2012-08-16T11:00:05Z A much older conflict, the Battle of Bannockburn, which led to Scottish independence, marks its 700th year with a new visitor center in March. Events of 2014, From Food to Art to Music 2014-01-08T16:22:46Z The yen's sharp rebound against the dollar was not due to Bank of Japan intervention, said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Dollar hits one-year high against yen, then slides on options trading 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Reached by phone in Bannockburn, Illinois, outside Chicago, Uri Raanan, the teenager's father, said he spoke with his daughter by phone. Released by Hamas, American mother, daughter reunited with family in Israel 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z As long as the conflict is contained to Israel and Hamas, "we can go back and focus on the economic fundamentals," said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Dollar gains versus euro as Israel-Palestinian conflict spurs safety bid 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Hundreds of people worked at Bannockburn's Wilson Mills at the height of production in the 1850s. Excavating the birthplace of Scotland's tartan industry 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "The U.S. is most able to cope with these new challenges - higher interest rates and higher energy prices," said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Dollar index climbs to 10-month high; yen, euro languish 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z But rising oil prices will crunch the consumer, especially with the resumption of student loan payments in October, said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Stocks slip, US yields steady but growth outlook dims 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Events featured in the panels include the Battle of Bannockburn, the foundation of the University of St Andrews, the Highland and Lowland clearances and the Clydebank Blitz. King and Queen visit Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z "Intervention is best conceived of as an escalation ladder," said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Forex. Yen tentative, dollar soft as traders weigh Fed rate hike path 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z "The Fed's hawkish hold means that the bar to a hike next month is low," said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Forex in New York. Dollar drifts as traders weigh rate path; yen fragile 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z “The jury’s still out,” said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Washington’s bank rescue fails to erase all doubts 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z “The market thinks they have unsustainable twin deficits,” said Marc Chandler, managing director for Bannockburn Global Forex. British pound falls to all-time low against dollar after taxes slashed 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex, called the currency's record plunge "incredible". Sterling plunges to all-time low in scathing appraisal of fiscal plan 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z “You have to make your best guess with limited data and limited understanding,” said Marc Chandler, managing director for Bannockburn Global Forex. Fed unsure of economy’s direction as Wall Street meltdown worsens 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z “Central banks were caught unawares by the inflation surge and are now reacting at different speeds,” said Marc Chandler, managing director of Bannockburn Global Forex. Soaring dollar could help Fed in fight against inflation 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z The dove, created using dyed merino wool, was dropping the vaccine over the world, Max Tolka, 10, explained to his classmates at Bannockburn Elementary School on Thursday. Fading candles, a ‘sad’ horse: Students process pandemic with quilt 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z His legendary quote, supposedly delivered to his troops before they routed the English at Bannockburn in 1314, stopped at the fourth try. Manchester United v Roma: Europa League semi-final – live! 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z “I fully get that many savers are looking for an alternative to stocks and bonds, which seem terribly over-valued,” wrote Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Asian stocks hit record high as earnings, stimulus boost recovery hopes 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z And he’s right: seeing the Scots qualify for a first major tournament since Bannockburn was heartening. Sometimes Our Favorite Sports Need to Love Us Back 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Central banks are more focused on ensuring those who need dollars can obtain them rather than worrying about their cost, said Chandler of Bannockburn Global Forex. Soaring dollar could help Fed in fight against inflation 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Dilworth collaborated with Bannockburn’s teachers on the topic, which would help the students also learn about metaphors and how to depict them through art. Fading candles, a ‘sad’ horse: Students process pandemic with quilt 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z “In March, the Federal Reserve was buying $75 billion in Treasuries and that was to help stabilize the economy,” said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Fed meeting expected to leave U.S. bond-stock relationship out of whack 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Police issued warnings that many roads were treacherous and the M9 was closed at Bannockburn for a period due to flooding. Travel disruption continues after Storm Dennis 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The survey from the IPC, based in Bannockburn, Illinois, found that one in five companies with U.S. operations said they were investing less in the United States due to the new tariffs. Some U.S. electronics factories start layoffs as trade tariffs hit 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z “This puts us into a new phase, and it’s not a good phase,” said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist for Bannockburn Global Forex. Treasury Dept. designates China a ‘currency manipulator,’ a major escalation of the trade war 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z The film's ending shows Robert, inspired by Wallace, leading the charge at the Battle of Bannockburn, which would see him become king of an independent Scotland. Robert the Bruce film is 'birth of a hero' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z To mark the centenary the Scottish Police Federation commissioned a plaque to honour their fallen colleague, which will be officially unveiled in Bannockburn cemetery, Stirling. Murdered policeman remembered 100 years on 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z “It is theoretically possible, but I think unlikely,” Marc Chandler, chief market strategist for Bannockburn Global Forex, said in an email. Why the trade deficit is getting bigger — despite all of Trump’s promises 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z The man who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn was born in Essex - a new historical account claims. Was Robert the Bruce born in Essex? 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Buoyed by his triumph over the English at Bannockburn in 1314, Robert sent his younger brother to Ireland a year later. Gone and long forgotten: Robert the Bruce’s overlooked brother Edward 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Participants left Kings Park in Stirling at 13:30 and walked just over two miles to Bannockburn. Thousands take part in independence march 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z She often acted in the annual Bannockburn community political satire shows. Washington-area obituaries of note 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Scotland’s Bannockburn is named for Bannock Burn, a now-small stream that runs through the town. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Until now, portraits and statues of the victor of Bannockburn have relied on artists' imaginations. Reconstructed face of Robert the Bruce to be unveiled - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z The DNA study was carried out by the genealogical studies postgraduate programme based at the University of Strathclyde, and the Bannockburn Family History Project. Businessman's DNA link to medieval king revealed - BBC News 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Richard Boltuck, vice president of the Bannockburn Civic Association in the neighborhood near the school, said he organized a petition asking for a traffic light in 2008, when his daughter was a senior at Whitman. Collision in Bethesda claims lives of three family members Saturday night 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z Dublin-based biotech firm Shire PLC and Baxalta Inc., based in Bannockburn, Illinois, announced merger plans Monday in another major drug company consolidation that would shift a U.S. company's base to Ireland. Shire, Baxalta Merger Continues Consolidation Trend 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Bannockburn Estates is roughly situated on the west side of Wilson Lane between MacArthur Boulevard and River Road. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Robert the Bruce is best remembered for his victory over the English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Reconstructed face of Robert the Bruce to be unveiled - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z This was a battle not in memory of Stirling Bridge or Bannockburn nor to avenge Flodden or Culloden but for Scotland's wallets. Scottish independence debate far from over - BBC News 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Baxalta, based in Bannockburn, Ill., develops and manufactures treatments for rare and underserved diseases in the areas of hematology, immunology and oncology. Shire Offers to Buy Drug Maker Baxalta for $30 Billion 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Events such as the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup and the 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn helped bring tourists from across the world. 'Record-breaking' Homecoming 2014 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z Parts of Bannockburn Estates, which now holds 420 households, were developed in the late 1940s. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Daniel Bell of Bannockburn and Ross Trace of Riverwoods, both 18, were killed after leaving a house party in Deerfield when their car slammed into a tree. Teen drinking ramifications among new laws in 2015 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z She said: "We are visiting Scotland this year to honour the connections between American and Scottish history and heritage. "Bannockburn is an important part of our tour. Bannockburn welcomes 50,000 visitors 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z There is a lot of interest in the result of the Scottish independence referendum at Bannockburn High. Students react to referendum result 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Two additional officers – one from Lake Forest, the other from Bannockburn – as well as an ambulance and a Highland Park Fire Department squad also responded, he said. Woman accused of calling in fake shooting, Highland Park police say 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z The development of the first houses in the Bannockburn Heights section, where there are no special covenants, dates to between 1936 and 1939, according to the Montgomery County Planning Department. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Bannockburn Village Manager Maria Lasday declined to discuss Barkemeyer or his reasons for resignation, saying she was advised not to comment by the village attorney. North Shore mayor resigns amid reports of inappropriate contact with teen 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z The battle was re-enacted by hundreds of actors this summer at the Bannockburn Live event, celebrating 100 years on from the two-day conflict. Bannockburn welcomes 50,000 visitors 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z He told the Guardian: “People are unlikely to change their voting intentions based on passing things like the Bannockburn anniversary, or how many gold medals a team of athletes win.” Glasgow Games Fail To Give Scottish Nationalists a Lift Ahead of Televised Debate "People are unlikely to change their voting intentions based on passing things like the Bannockburn anniversary, or how many gold medals a team of athletes win." Commonwealth Games fails to give Scottish nationalists a lift: poll 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z The Battle of Bannockburn, which took place in June 1314, was a Scottish victory over the English during the Scottish Wars of Independence. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z "This issue is not within the purview of the village of Bannockburn. We're aware of it, but it's also unrelated to the purview of the village of Bannockburn," Lasday said. North Shore mayor resigns amid reports of inappropriate contact with teen 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z She was a founding member of the Bannockburn community in Bethesda. Notable deaths in the Washington area The Battle of Bannockburn was fought on 23 and 24 June, 1314, when Edward II marched his armies north in a bid to lift the siege of Stirling Castle. Battle joined at Bannockburn Live 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z However, the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in June, in which Robert the Bruce trounced Edward II's invading army against the odds in 1314, passed without a noticeable bump for Yes in the polls. Commonwealth Games fails to give Scottish nationalists a lift: poll 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z After a year on the waiting list, the family joined the Bannockburn Swim Club in the adjacent neighborhood. In family-friendly Bannockburn Estates, it’s nature and nurture 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z "This is not a Bannockburn issue. The investigation is being conducted by the village of Wilmette." North Shore mayor resigns amid reports of inappropriate contact with teen 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z The chair will be on display at the Bannockburn Live event at the weekend. Throne of the Bruce reconstructed 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Bannockburn Live is part of Stirling's "Big Weekend", which also includes Armed Forces Day celebrations across the UK being led from the city, and the Pipefest pipe band competition. Battle joined at Bannockburn Live 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, some of Scotland's leading folk and contemporary musicians will perform at Bannockburn Live. Stirling's Big Weekend traffic alert 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z This hints at some ambivalence over Bannockburn, even among fervent nationalists. Bannockburned 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Barkemeyer, 57, resigned as village president of north suburban Bannockburn on Friday, effective immediately, village officials and the village website confirmed. North Shore mayor resigns amid reports of inappropriate contact with teen 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z The children, representing Stirling, the Highlands and Isles, Turnberry, Yorkshire and Wales, share the heritage of those from across the UK who formed the armies at Bannockburn. Bannockburn 700th anniversary marked 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Thousands of people are expected to attend a weekend of re-enactments and historical re-creations at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. Battle joined at Bannockburn Live 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Bannockburn Heritage Centre will also be the venue for battle re-enactments and events throughout the weekend. Stirling's Big Weekend traffic alert 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The Bannockburn - the long, snaking waterway after which the battle was named - proved to be Kind Edward's nemesis. What was the Battle of Bannockburn about? 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z "It's likely the anniversary will result in a fresh wave of interest in Bannockburn and we wanted the book to be available in a fit state," she said. Bannockburn manuscript restored 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z Events including a wreath-laying, an exhibition and guided walks around the battlefield, will lead up to a full-scale re-enactment of the conflict at Bannockburn Live at the weekend. Bannockburn 700th anniversary marked 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Hundreds of actors will recreate the 1314 battle three times a day throughout Bannockburn Live. Battle joined at Bannockburn Live 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z The drizzly outlook wasn't quite as scenic as Stirling Bridge or Bannockburn - he was in Blackburn Square, Barrhead - a collection of council, and ex-council, houses at the edge of his constituency just south of Glasgow. Putting fizz into the No campaign? 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z It's arguable whether the Battle of Bannockburn settled all that much. What was the Battle of Bannockburn about? 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z One of the oldest surviving copies of a poem detailing the Battle of Bannockburn has been restored in time for the battle's 700th anniversary. Bannockburn manuscript restored 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z The biggest celebration of the battle's anniversary takes places over the weekend at Bannockburn Live, a two-day festival featuring musicians, artists and comedians as well as historic displays and re-enactments. Bannockburn 700th anniversary marked 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z This year marks the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, the 1314 clash which saw the English army defeated by the forces of King of Scots Robert the Bruce, during the wars of independence. Final countdown to independence vote 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z She worked as national director for youth for Alpha USA, an Christian ministry nonprofit based in Bannockburn. Father of drowning victim: We are broken 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z However, if nothing else, Bannockburn did establish Robert the Bruce as someone who was not to be messed with. What was the Battle of Bannockburn about? 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z The Battle of Bannockburn was fought on 23 and 24 June, 1314. Bannockburn manuscript restored 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z Events are being held to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. Bannockburn 700th anniversary marked 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Bannockburn Live will include large-scale "brutally realistic" re-enactments and feature a clan village, a food & drink village and "Storyville" where Scotland's story will be told through music, song and spoken word. Concerns over Bannockburn Live event 2014-03-02T13:58:28Z And festivities will mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn - an against-the-odds victory over English invaders that preserved Scotland as a separate state until it sought the union of 1707. Bet Scots will say No, but hedge the referendum 2014-02-17T16:12:40Z The Battle of Bannockburn, fought on 24 June 1314, was one of the most famous events in the wars of independence. What was the Battle of Bannockburn about? 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z The next year Robert the Bruce leads a revolt and after years of war Scotland defeats the English at Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. History of Scotland's bids for independence 2014-02-04T18:11:25Z The Battle of Bannockburn on 24 June 1314 is one of the most significant events in Scottish history. Bannockburn 700th event cut by a day 2014-02-04T14:30:48Z On Friday, First Minister Alex Salmond toured the newly opened visit centre at Bannockburn hailed the site as "the birthplace of the modern nation". Concerns over Bannockburn Live event 2014-03-02T13:58:28Z Among those stores, only the north suburban Bannockburn location remains open, getting a reprieve until Jan. 25 per its lease agreement, according to a Safeway spokeswoman. 4 Dominick's stores set to become Jewel 2013-12-31T13:31:00Z The tapestry chronicles key events in Scottish history, including the Battle of Bannockburn The Great Tapestry of Scotland is to return to the Scottish Parliament next year. Great Tapestry to return to Holyrood 2013-09-21T10:35:11Z From the Battle of Bannockburn to the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, it tells the "story of Scotland" in 160 intricate panels. A stitch in time 2013-09-02T23:13:54Z The new Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre, due to open in March, will not allow visitors during the event. Bannockburn 700th event cut by a day 2014-02-04T14:30:48Z Sir Malcolm Macgregor said not enough is being done to market Bannockburn Live abroad and he compared it with the 2009 clan gathering event. Concerns over Bannockburn Live event 2014-03-02T13:58:28Z Preparations are under way in Scotland to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the decisive Battle of Bannockburn next year. Bannockburn Bruce letter discovered 2013-05-31T23:09:07Z Kids are among the animals’ most passionate advocates: Bannockburn School in Lake Forest, Illinois, holds an annual dance called Wolfstock to raise money for wolf conservation. Wolves have strong family values 2013-02-20T14:01:46Z Robert Bruce had taken every important place except Stirling, and in the next year Bannockburn was fought. From the archive, 1 January 1913: Miscellany – New Year's superstitions 2013-01-01T00:04:01Z A bulldozer begins demolishing the old Bannockburn Heritage Centre. Your pictures 2012-12-14T11:50:02Z Nationalists have timed the 2014 referendum to coincide with the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn when Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English invaders. Scotland seals terms of historic independence vote 2012-10-15T18:12:24Z Bruce's Scottish troops defeated the English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Bannockburn Bruce letter discovered 2013-05-31T23:09:07Z The 2014 referendum is supposedly timed to the 700th anniversary of a decisive episode in the first war for Scottish independence, the Battle of Bannockburn. News Analysis: A European Union of More Nations? 2012-10-06T17:46:29Z We have all heard how at Bannockburn, in the time of good King Edward, pitfalls were dug to break the charging horse. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z A statue of Robert the Bruce at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. Scottish Leader Pins Hopes for Independence Vote on a 700-Year-Old Fervor 2012-04-05T00:26:22Z In addition, Sammy knew every date that was, and would put you right in a minute if you said that Bannockburn happened after Waterloo, or any little thing like that. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z The next time he returned north, three years later, Edward was beaten at Bannockburn. Bannockburn Bruce letter discovered 2013-05-31T23:09:07Z He is in sight of Bannockburn, where Bruce drove back the English invader, and of other fields associated with Wallace, the hero of Scotland, as William Tell is of Switzerland. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z But the glory which irradiates the head of the Reformer far outshines that of the hero of Bannockburn, for the latter is earthly and evanescent; the former celestial and immortal. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z From Sussex earlier had come all of the 3000 horseshoes on which an English king's army had galloped to ruin at Bannockburn. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z As usual it was the Battle of Bannockburn and the English were getting it hot. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z Others, seeing the SNP plans to hold the referendum in the anniversary year of the Battle of Bannockburn, fear the SNP may be exploiting historical grievances with the English. Insight: Scottish separatists face tough independence battle 2012-01-26T13:51:02Z The little "silver table" holds many a prized bit of old Highland silver, including one which was picked up on the field of Bannockburn. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z Four hundred years earlier, the Battle of Bannockburn was a decisive moment in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Scots Will Vote on Independence in Fall of 2014, Salmond Says 2012-01-11T06:26:55Z At first he joined the English party but after Bannockburn went over to Bruce, was knighted and subsequently received the barony of Cadzow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z Writing in Norman-French, Gray tells of Wallace and Bruce, of the fights at Bannockburn, Byland and Dupplin, and makes some mention of the troubles in England during the reign of Edward II. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z He begs to remark to the Highlands, in the words of his ancestor, Robert Bruce, at Bannockburn—"There is a rose fallen from your wreath!" Mr. Punch in the Highlands 2011-11-01T02:00:23.677Z Through Windsor Newton, and the romantic village of Saint Ninian’s, near which is Bannockburn. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z He assembled his army here before the battle of Bannockburn. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z After this the whole North of Scotland soon owned his sway, and five years after the sanguinary battle of Inverurie here Bannockburn was fought, and Scotland freed of its would-be conquerors. In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life 2011-08-31T02:01:35.803Z Bannockburn is the name of a small village three miles south of Stirling, in Scotland. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z To this day, the Battle of Bannockburn inspires artists, writers and political thinkers worldwide and is intrinsically linked to Scotland's national identity. Funding for Bannockburn 'immersive' experience 2011-07-24T23:24:53Z Likewise, it is difficult to imagine England fans joining in a rousing chorus of Flower of Scotland, which celebrates Robert the Bruce's victory over England's Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. What will fans chant at a Team GB football match? 2011-06-22T11:31:38Z Burns’s poem on the speech of Bruce at Bannockburn was called by Carlyle “the finest war-ode in any language,” and it is none the less noble because it suggests a speaker. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z And the arms of the town are certainly interesting historically, as a memorial of the De Clares, Lords of Glamorgan, of whom the last male representative fell at Bannockburn in 1314. John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir 2011-04-18T02:00:10.453Z The Battle of Bannockburn, in Scotland, was one of the most famous in history. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z Two years after this, Edward assembled an immense army to check the progress of Robert Bruce, but was completely defeated at Bannockburn. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z The selection was peculiarly appropriate, as the closing line of the poem contains, as every Canadian schoolboy knows, a glowing tribute to "the Bruce of Bannockburn." The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z And many other were the disasters and disgraces of Edward of Carnarvon's unhappy twenty years' reign, besides the loss of Scotland and the defeat and rout of Bannockburn. Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I 2011-03-12T03:00:27.327Z This story will remind you of the way in which Robert the Bruce slew De Bohun at the battle of Bannockburn. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The English never before or afterwards, whether in France or Scotland, lost so dreadful a battle as that of Bannockburn, nor did the Scots ever gain one of the same importance. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z Independent of my enthusiasm as a Scotsman, I have rarely met with anything in history which interests my feelings as a man equal with the story of Bannockburn. The Real Robert Burns 2011-02-18T03:00:20.253Z God pardon us, nor harden us; we did not see so clear The night we went to Bannockburn by way of Brighton Pier. Wine, Water, and Song 2011-01-31T03:00:17.240Z “Lead the way then, old Bannockburn,” he said lightly, “we will take our dog-team with us.” The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z On the 24th of June his ill-disciplined and badly led host was completely defeated by Robert Bruce at Bannockburn. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z He was born near the field of Bannockburn. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z The castle was taken by Edward I., who defeated Baliol in the neighbourhood in 1296, and it afforded shelter to Edward II. after Bannockburn. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z The sale at Bannockburn Clubhouse is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What's Doing 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z The monarch consented reluctantly, and, while his nobles continued the battle, put spurs to his horse, and fled at full speed through the village of Bannockburn. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 Things were going straight forward to the result of Bannockburn. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 For Great Britain," corrected Mr Drummond, who was a member of a society for propagating bagpipe music and of another for commemorating Bannockburn,—"well, yes, if you put it like that—Oh, certainly, certainly. The Spy in Black And while Scotland endures, and as long as there are Scotsmen with warm blood coursing in their veins, they will never cease to exult at the name Bannockburn! A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland Who was this Andalucian waiting-maid that she should speak lightly of the descendant of that Blair of Blair Castle who had stood for Bruce and freedom on the field of Bannockburn? The Firebrand “The Black Douglas, or ‘Good James, Lord Douglas,’ as he was called by the Scots, fought, as I have already said, with King Robert Bruce at Bannockburn. Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands The year before his birth his weak and worthless father had been hopelessly defeated by the Scots under Robert Bruce at Bannockburn. The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History Her final fate is unknown, but it is presumable that, if she lived, her release from durance was secured by the victory of Bannockburn. Women of England The battle of Bannockburn gave the final blow to the lofty pretensions of the English monarch. Border Raids and Reivers Young man," said the other, in good English, "I am a countryman of yours—in so far, that is, as a poor Southern may be, whose ancestors fought on the wrong side at Bannockburn. The Firebrand She was in very good health, and walked with a brother and sister from Stirling to Bannockburn and back. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind This also, as one of the sacred battle-ensigns of Scotland, is said to have been present at Bannockburn. A Calendar of Scottish Saints Ruthven took the part of the unhappy King, who was mysteriously slain near Bannockburn. James VI and the Gowrie Mystery They visited 'a dirty, ugly place called Borrowstounness,' where he turned from the town to look across the Forth to Dunfermline and the fertile coast of Fife; Carron Iron Works, and the field of Bannockburn. Robert Burns Famous Scots Series Edward led an English army to battle in Scotland; and at Bannockburn they met the force of the Scots king. Royal Children of English History But her brother wished her to go and live with him, and keep house for him at Bannockburn, and she consented and left the Institution. Anecdotes & Incidents of the Deaf and Dumb Bannockburn set their quick brains working and their tongues wagging tunefully, in praise of their own heroes and in scorn of the English 'loons.' The Balladists Famous Scots Series Burton, in his History of Scotland, declares that the check given to Donald of the Isles at Harlaw, was a greater relief to Scotland than even Bannockburn was. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland In this fortress the chief of the English nobility were confined after the battle of Bannockburn. Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803 At this moment a servant entered bringing the post, which included a long roll of paper addressed to "Mrs. Julius Bannockburn." Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 Oh! if you do, the Bruce who conquered at Bannockburn will disown you! Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The 'Red Harlaw' in those boreal provinces was a landmark and turning-point in history and poetry, as Bannockburn or Flodden was in the South. The Balladists Famous Scots Series For never a preacher stood up there on St. Andrew's Sunday but made some unfortunate reference to Bannockburn and Scots Wha Hae, and a great many other things calculated to rouse any Englishman's ire. The End of the Rainbow Materially, both England and Scotland suffered grievously from the result of the battle of Bannockburn. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Well, dear," said Mrs. Bannockburn, "you don't often have this. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 His son died at the head of his horse at Bannockburn, and the manor came by marriage into the Stafford family. Highways and Byways in Surrey The rhyme which the Scottish maidens sang about Bannockburn is lost. The Balladists Famous Scots Series He was somewhat unfortunate there, however, as England revenged Bannockburn to the extent of five goals to none. Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches Later in the day he returned, a potential Sir Julius Bannockburn. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 30, 1914 Mr. Bannockburn sent his eyes round the room on a tour of critical exploration. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 On the nights of January 15 and 16, the two armies lay only seven miles apart, the Prince's at Bannockburn and General Hawley's at Falkirk. The Red True Story Book Down to Queen Mary's reign we read, in inventories, about costly vestments "from the fight at Bannockburn." The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 The central episode is the battle of Bannockburn. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" He showed it to his followers, and told them he felt sure its brilliant lights were a good omen and foretold a victory—and victory was won on the hard-fought field of Bannockburn. Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1 Mr. Bannockburn was attempting to eat a cake, but at these words he gave it up. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 The high road between Bannockburn and Falkirk runs in a straight line in front of an old and decaying forest called Torwood. The Red True Story Book He must mean south of Bannockburn, taking the point of view of his father, at that hour captive in Bruce's camp. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Who were the combatants in the following battles:—Crecy, Hastings, Marathon, Bannockburn, Waterloo? The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Story of the Work in Hwochow Since the days of Robert the Bruce and Bannockburn it had been their clan privilege to hold the post of honour on the right. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Mr. Bannockburn puffed at his cigar and said nothing. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 At Bannockburn, and in all great battles afterwards, except Killiekrankie, the Macdonalds had held the place of honour on the right wing of the army. The Red True Story Book To many of the combatants not the least agreeable result of Bannockburn was the unprecedented abundance of the booty. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 The next event of interest connected with the Abbey is the pilgrimage of the Abbot Maurice to Bannockburn. Chronicles of Strathearn The Scotch acknowledged Bruce as their king and decisively defeated Edward II in the great battle of Bannockburn, the most famous conflict in Scottish history. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe "But we paid for it," Mrs. Bannockburn exclaimed. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 When he spoke, his voice was as pleasant as his smile, and his accents were those of that portion of Britain not yet entirely occupied by the victors of Bannockburn. The Prodigal Father But had Scotland been trodden down at Bannockburn, the fortunes of the isle might well have been worse. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Walter, who then held the office of Steward, was knighted on the field of Bannockburn. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets The victory that Bruce won at the battle of Bannockburn changed the entire course of English history. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. But I heard about some heraldic fellow, and I got him to draw me up a Bannockburn pedigree. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 The Scottish and English assistants, who were still at loggerheads over the battle of Bannockburn, were no less sincere in their congratulations. William Adolphus Turnpike The singular and certain fact is that Bannockburn was fought on a point of chivalry, on a rule in a game. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Edward II. was remarkable chiefly for the thrashing which the Scots gave him at Bannockburn while Edward III. was the hero of Crecy, the winner of half of France, and a brave and able ruler. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V King of England, vow at his flight from Bannockburn, 155 Elmsley, xiv. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin Yet to me, the wandering over the field of Bannockburn was the source of more exquisite pleasure than gazing upon the celebrated landscape from the battlements of Stirling castle. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume I (of 10) A teacher was examining a class on the battle of Bannockburn, and asked, "Who killed de Bohun?" Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk So again, the battle of Agincourt is romantic, and of Bannockburn, simply because there was an extraordinary display of human virtue in both these battles. Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 Portions of figures of the De Clares are also in the case—one with an inverted torch, representing Gilbert de Clare, who died, the last male of his line, at the battle of Bannockburn, 1314. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire They were to be one of the few forces in the world constantly on active service and neither Garibaldi nor Bruce of Bannockburn ever warned men more distinctly of what possibly lay ahead of them. Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police There is a tradition which I have met with in many places in Scotland," he writes, "that the old air, Hey, tuttie taitie was Robert Bruce's march at the battle of Bannockburn. Robert Burns Gallant Scots ye are, and this is our Bannockburn!” Winter Adventures of Three Boys The Statesmen have gone—economic changes vanquished them—but the houses they inherited from the men who bore pike and bow at Bannockburn and Flodden are for the most part standing yet. The Gold Trail His promising career was cut short at Bannockburn in 1314, and the last of the De Clares was buried in the Choir in 1314, his widow being placed later by his side. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire Nevertheless, Lord George Murray sent into the town, and the gates were opened; and bread, cheese, and butter sent out to sell, near to Bannockburn, where the army halted. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. The business of the Armada was to her what Bannockburn was to the Scots, or Majuba to the Boers—a victory that astonished even the victors. A Short History of England It was the first time he had set foot in England, and he naturally thought of Bannockburn. Better Dead The English armies fighting at Falkirk and Bannockburn and Halidon were straightway—they or their successors—in France fighting at Crécy and Poitiers and Agincourt. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform At a time almost forgotten, a good man was hurled from a window of Torwood Castle, not far from the field of Bannockburn. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales On the fourth of January he marched from Glasgow to Bannockburn, where he took up his quarters; and Lord George Murray, with the clans, occupied Falkirk. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. Or how on glorious Bannockburn The work went wild and well? The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume IV. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century After Bannockburn the Scots made continual inroads into Yorkshire. The Cathedral Church of York Bell's Cathedrals: A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See Another sight had seen that morn, From Fate's dark book a leaf been torn, And Flodden had been Bannockburn! Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys The king, who set no limits to his bounty toward his minions, had married the younger Spenser to his niece one of the coheirs of the earl of Glocester, slain at Bannockburn. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. Robert Bruce then took them under his protection, and seven years later they fought under his standard at Bannockburn against Edward II, who had suppressed their Order in England. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements Robert Bruce regarded the shop as his Bannockburn, where all his enemies, namely customers, were to be defeated, that he might be enriched with their spoils. Alec Forbes of Howglen On the right it touched the banks of Bannockburn, a brook that ran between borders so rocky as to prevent attack from that quarter. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Independent of my enthusiasm as a Scotsman, I have rarely met with anything in history which interests my feelings as a man, equal with the story of Bannockburn. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham One of our best playgrounds was the famous old Dunbar Castle, to which King Edward fled after his defeat at Bannockburn. The Story of My Boyhood and Youth He rises into eloquence in an apostrophe to Freedom, and he fights the battle of Bannockburn over again with great valour, shouting, and flapping of standards. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country "Yes, Naig, seven to one, but there were more than that odds against us at Bannockburn." Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie ‘On the eve after his victory Charles again encamped on Bannockburn.’ The Visions of England Lyrics on leading men and events in English History I Have met the tradition universally over Scotland, and particularly about Stirling, in the neighbourhood of the scene, that this air was Robert Bruce’s march at the battle of Bannockburn. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham Were not our victories at Bannockburn and at Otterburn as glorious as any that, with all the advantage of numbers, they have ever obtained over us? Dialogues of the Dead Native land.—Or, again, he writes Bannockburn and the spirit is fired with patriotic devotion to native land. The Vitalized School Long before that I had, at my Uncle Lauder's suggestion, sent a subscription to the fund for the Wallace Monument on Stirling Heights overlooking Bannockburn. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Consider, for instance, the imagery in his description of the fight by Bannockburn— Now are they hand to hand! Adventures in Criticism Come to Bannockburn—Shown the old house where James III. finished so tragically his unfortunate life. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham Then followed the War of Independence under Wallace and Bruce and the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: History Bannockburn left Edward powerless, and Lancaster at the head of the Ordainers became supreme. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 But the victor of Bannockburn showed surprising moderation. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) During the fourteen years which followed his victory of Bannockburn, King Robert was consolidating his kingdom. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) The field of Bannockburn—the hole where glorious Bruce set his standard. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham You can look down on the battle-field of Bannockburn from Stirling Castle, Scotland, near which stands a magnificent statue of Robert, the Bruce. Poems Every Child Should Know The What-Every-Child-Should-Know-Library Fall of Lancaster Bannockburn left Bruce the master of Scotland: but terrible as the blow was England could not humble herself to relinquish her claim on the Scottish crown. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 Bannockburn rang the death-knell of the tactics which since Hastings had been regarded as the perfection of military art. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) For the next four years, castle after castle fell into Scottish hands; many of the tales are romantic enough, but they do not lead to a Bannockburn. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) There is a tradition which I have met with in many places in Scotland, that it was Robert Bruce’s march at the battle of Bannockburn. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham Next day Bruce’s position was strong; beneath the towers of Stirling the Bannockburn protected his front; morasses only to be crossed by narrow paths impeded the English advance. A Short History of Scotland He was attended by the heroes of Bannockburn; and as a considerable number of native forces soon joined them, the contingent was formidable. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 The troubled history of the next eight years reveals in detail the effects of Bannockburn on England. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Bannockburn is an incident in English history, but it is the great turning-point in the story of Scotland; the historian cannot regard Flodden as more than incidental to both. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) There is a tradition, which I have met with in many places in Scotland, that it was Robert Bruce’s march at the battle of Bannockburn. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham After Bannockburn fifteen thousand of these northern warriors advanced to the gates of York. Vanishing England TYRE-CAP, s. a hat of tyre; part of the dress of Bruce at Bannockburn. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. No one attained success, in the years after Bannockburn,—neither Banaster, nor Llewelyn Bren, nor the Bristol commons nor Edward Bruce and his Irish allies. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Bannockburn, battle of, xiv, xxiv, 55, 58, 61, 63, 66, 68, 74, 85, 88, 90, 93, 108. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) These were the first and last verses of the poem written by the immortal Burns to represent Robert Bruce's address to his army before the Battle of Bannockburn. From John O'Groats to Land's End Drusilla pulled down the corners of a large, mobile mouth, so as to simulate Lady Bannockburn's expression, in a way that drew a laugh from every one at the table but the host. The Street Called Straight "I know Scotland well," he replied to his own question, "and I believe that, rather than submit to such fate, the Scottish people would face a second Bannockburn or a second Flodden." Ulster's Stand For Union It was the best way of avoiding another Bannockburn. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Edward II determined to make a heroic effort to maintain this last vestige of English conquest, and his attempt to do so has become irrevocably associated with the Field of Bannockburn. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) We thanked our friend for his company and bade him farewell, as we reached Bannockburn village. From John O'Groats to Land's End Many a time, as he watched some great general's wife—Lady Englemere, let us say, or Lady Bannockburn—receive her guests, he said to himself, "That is exactly what my wife shall not be." The Street Called Straight At the same moment: "Ah, why, Otho," said Mrs. Hastings audibly, "we had two ancestors at Bannockburn!" Romance Island The charge, as disorderly and as badly directed as the fatal attack of Bannockburn, never reached the English ranks. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The victory of Bannockburn did not end the war, for the English refused to acknowledge the hard-won independence of Scotland, and fighting continued till the year 1327. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) Feeling the spurs, the horse went at "flight speed" through Bannockburn, and a woman carrying water, when she saw the horse coming, dropped her bucket down on the road and ran for safety. From John O'Groats to Land's End Dreams! dreams! passing and repassing, like Oriental empires in history; and scepters wave thick, as Bruce's pikes at Bannockburn; and crowns are plenty as marigolds in June. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II A similar example has been recorded in connection with Bannockburn. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character The military results of Bannockburn were of extreme importance. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) It has been argued that Bannockburn was, for Scotland, a national misfortune, and that Bruce's defeat would have been for the real welfare of the country. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) From the top of the walls the sites of seven battlefields were pointed out to us, including those of Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge. From John O'Groats to Land's End I hear the sword of Bannockburn On the stairway clatter and rattle. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 07 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes To this class belongs the following complacent Scottish remark upon Bannockburn. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Though the Gael of the Scottish Highlands played little part at Bannockburn, the Irish rejoiced at the Scots' success as that of their kinsmen. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) But the Scots had failed to learn the lesson taught by Edward I at Falkirk and by Bruce at Bannockburn. An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) Shortly afterwards we overtook a gentleman whom we at first thought was a farmer, but found afterwards to be a surgeon who resided at Bannockburn, the next village. From John O'Groats to Land's End The sheep of English and Scotch shepherds feed side by side on these mountain heights, in spite of Stirling and Bannockburn, of Flodden and Falkirk. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's Bannockburn, guide to, refusing an Englishman's five shillings. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character It is almost too much to say that Bannockburn won for Scotland its independence, for Scottish independence had already been vindicated. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The battle of Bannockburn--the greatest disaster which ever befel the English during their Scotch wars--had almost as marked an effect on Ireland as on Scotland. The Story of Ireland It occurred after the English had been defeated at Bannockburn, and when the Scots were devastating the North of England. From John O'Groats to Land's End And oft, ere shone the moon's pale ray, His eyes were seen to turn Where, in the gloomy distance, lay The plain of Bannockburn. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 374, June 6, 1829 We were also shown a Lochaber battle-axe, from Bannockburn, and several ancient claymores. Views a-foot After Bannockburn, the captivity of Hereford, the lord of Brecon, and the death without heirs of Gloucester, the lord of Glamorgan, removed the strongest restraints on the men of south Wales. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) A brook, called Bannockburn, running to the eastward, between rocky and precipitous banks, effectually covered the Scottish right wing, which rested upon it, and was totally inaccessible. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 406, December 26, 1829 Flodden and Bannockburn were household words, as potent as Agincourt and Cressy. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 Back, Argentine, and thou, De Clare, To Severn's banks return Health smiles in rural beauty there,— Death lours o'er Bannockburn! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 374, June 6, 1829 What would be more ridiculous than Scotland having grand processions on the anniversary of Bannockburn, or England on that of Waterloo? Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada The only boon that he obtained was that the earls postponed the removal from court of Hugh Despenser and Henry Beaumont, the two faithful friends who had guarded him in his flight from Bannockburn. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The quantity of spoil gained by the victors at the battle of Bannockburn was inestimable, and the ransoms paid by the prisoners largely added to the mass of treasure. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 406, December 26, 1829 The English ran ninety miles from Bannockburn, seared by the "gillies" and the baggage-wagons. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 But oh! what tears will Cambria shed When she the tale shall learn— For Forth's full tide shall flow blood red, Ere long, from Bannockburn! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 374, June 6, 1829 The English never before or afterward, whether in France or Scotland, lost so dreadful a battle as that of Bannockburn, nor did the Scots ever gain one of the same importance. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 Thus, for a second time the tactics, which had served the Scots so well in the defensive fight of Bannockburn, failed in offence to secure victory for them. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The English, numbering one hundred thousand, at Bannockburn fought against thirty thousand Scots. Comic History of England Sir Ingram de Umfraville was by the side of Edward II. at Bannockburn, when, before the battle, Bruce ordered his men to kneel in prayer. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day And still the seer uplifts his hand And points to Bannockburn. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 374, June 6, 1829 So urgent a message had not been issued within the memory of old lay-brother Athanasius, who had cleaned the Abbey knocker since the year after the Battle of Bannockburn. The White Company The death of Earl Gilbert at Bannockburn broke his nearest tie with England, and the release of Elizabeth Bruce in exchange for Hereford gave his daughter the actual enjoyment of the throne of Scotland. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The fortunes of Scotland were, for the time, completely changed; and never was a battle won, more famous upon Scottish ground, than this great battle of Bannockburn. A Child's History of England I was afterwards greatly interested by a collection of old armour, dug up from the field of the Battle of Bannockburn close at hand. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography It still bears the marks of the fire made by the Scots during their disastrous descent upon Yorkshire after Edward II.'s defeat at Bannockburn. Yorkshire I will fight this claim through every court of the land, or I'm ready to meet him on Bannockburn field, my ancestral claymore against his. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories The lessons of Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, and 320Dupplin were not forgotten, and the English host was arranged much after the fashion which had procured the first victory of the disinherited. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) There is a tradition, which I have met with in many places of Scotland, that it was Robert Bruce's march at the battle of Bannockburn. The Letters of Robert Burns It is said that Robert Bruce slept here before the Battle of Bannockburn. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography After the Battle of Bannockburn, when the Scots raided all over the North Riding of Yorkshire, they came along Swaledale in search of plunder, and we are told that Ellerton suffered from their violence. Yorkshire Bannockburn was the most total defeat which has ever befallen an English army. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Puffed up by the memory of Bannockburn and the consciousness of superior numbers, they marched to battle as if certain of victory. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) A great battle took place at Bannockburn, where Bruce, with a greatly inferior force of foot-soldiers, totally defeated the English. Outline of Universal History He had designed a powerful pumping engine to drain more effectually a large colliery district situated near Bannockburn—close to the site of the great battle in the time of Robert the Bruce. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography Bannockburn, Inkerman, Balaclava, Marathon's godlike stand; But never a more heroic deed, And never a greater warrior breed, In any war-man's land. A Treasury of War Poetry British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 That midsummer battle of Bannockburn undid all the work of Edward I., and made Scotland an independent kingdom for three hundred years longer. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II He anchored at sea for the night, and on the afternoon of June 24, the anniversary of Bannockburn, he bore down on the French, having the sun, the tide, and the wind in his favour. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) On the south it was terminated by the banks of the brook called Bannockburn, which are so rocky that no troops could come on them there. Ten Great Events in History Alas! is not this the cruel stratagem of Brace at Bannockburn, who decoyed to his war-pits by covering them over with green boughs? Redburn. His First Voyage The weakness of his son, Edward II, permitted the Scotch, ably led by Bruce, to win the signal victory of Bannockburn, near Stirling Castle. Early European History Compare Bannockburn by Burns, which Carlyle said "should be sung with the throat of the whirlwind." Poets of the South Forming a portion of this estate, to the west, may be noticed a cosy little nest, Bruce's Cottage, as it was formerly called—now Bannockburn—surrounded on all sides by trees, lawns and flowers. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present The battle of Morat lives in history with the victories of Marathon and Bannockburn. Ten Great Events in History Prince Charles, leaving a few hundred men to continue the siege, matched out to Bannockburn. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden No familiarity can distract from "Waterloo," which holds its own by Barbour's "Bannockburn," and Scott's "Flodden." Byron And peace has its own peculiar victories, in comparison with which Marathon and Bannockburn and Bunker Hill, fields held sacred in the history of human freedom, shall lose their lustre. Elson Grammar School Literature v4 The independence of Scotland really dates from the great victory of Bannockburn, but the English were too proud to acknowledge it until fourteen years more of war. General History for Colleges and High Schools The English never before or afterward lost so dreadful a battle as that of Bannockburn, nor did the Scots ever gain one of the same importance. Ten Great Events in History Our neighbours across the border have a national celebration of Burns' birthday—they think as much of him as of the Battle of Bannockburn. Without Prejudice When this was uttered by the English herald, Bruce turned to Ruthven with an heroic smile: "Let him come, my brave barons, and he shall find that Bannockburn shall page with Cambus-Kenneth!" The Scottish Chiefs It was near this town, on the field of Bannockburn, that the last great struggle took place. English Literature for Boys and Girls The independence gained by the Scotch at Bannockburn was maintained for nearly three centuries,—until 1603,—when the crowns of England and Scotland were peacefully united in the person of James Stuart VI. of Scotland. General History for Colleges and High Schools In 1328, fourteen years after the battle of Bannockburn, peace was concluded between England and Scotland, in which the English surrendered all pretension to the Scottish crown. Ten Great Events in History His ransom was fixed at a poem on the Scotch victory at Bannockburn, which the friar was forced to supply. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce His vigils were again beneath that sacred pall—for so long had been the conflict, that night closed in before the last squadrons left the banks of Bannockburn. The Scottish Chiefs Barbour was born about six years after the battle of Bannockburn. English Literature for Boys and Girls Bruce met him at Bannockburn on June 24, 1314, with thirty thousand soldiers. Famous Men of the Middle Ages There was war for many years, but at last, at Bannockburn he inflicted such a defeat upon us as we have never had before. St. George for England The Bannock Burn was fordable from a spot near the Park Mill down to the village of Bannockburn. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce A thing justly to be forever remembered by Brandenburg;—on a smallish modern scale, the Bannockburn, Sempach, Marathon, of Brandenburg. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03 From the day of Bannockburn, Barbour tells us, Robert the Bruce grew great. English Literature for Boys and Girls "And o' Bruce, and the affair of Bannockburn?" Pathfinder; or, the inland sea Sealed up in the newborn babe are the intrinsic secrets of how to eat asparagus and what was the date of Bannockburn. What's Wrong with the World The Symes are first mentioned in the fourteenth century," said Syme; "but there is a tradition that one of them rode behind Bruce at Bannockburn. The Man Who Was Thursday, a nightmare “Rokeby” lives only by its songs; the “Lord of the Isles” by Bannockburn, the “Field of Waterloo” by the repulse of the Cuirassiers. Essays in Little |
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