Dower lands

Lands used by a wife to support herself after the death of her husband.

Fact of the Day

Henry of Grosmont, 1st duke of Lancaster, enjoyed smelling scarlet cloth.

Quote of the Day

"<p>Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.</p>
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~ Winston Churchill

On This Day

1757 The British East India Company defeated the Bengali & French armies at the Battle of Plassey, establishing company rule in Bengal.