Matilda Fact Sheet

Stephen stole the crown from Matilda, and Matilda tried to steal it back again ... and so civil war raged in England for 20 years! Here's a fun colouring page for the kids that will help them to remember about "the Anarchy" and the reign of Stephen.

Here's a printable version of our information on Edward I - including a summary with interesting facts and a short biography written with kids in mind.

Here is a portrait Edward I, painted in around 1626. Edward reigned from 1272 to 1307 and is regarded by many as one of England most successful kings.