Prior to Alfred England was made up of 7 Kingdoms known as The Heptarchy. The nation finally united under Aethelstan in the 10th century. I tell you all this because the way Boris Johnson going we'll be back those 7 Kingdoms soon and you might want to know where you'll be living
And yes... Edinburgh
Or we could seek to recreate Cnut's North Sea Empire if anyone knows a Danish prince willing to invade us. Options. Options.
My thanks to the many people who have taken time out of their busy schedules to point out that there are 8 Kingdoms shown. A quick dig around suggests 'the Jutes' have snuck in there .... much as their ancestors did
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