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Mary Elizabeth King MBE DL (née Thomson, born 8 June 1961) is a British equestrian who competes in eventing. She has represented Great Britain at six Olympics from 1992 to 2012, winning team silver in 2004 and 2012, and team bronze in 2008.
May 17, 2023 · The Real Mary King's Close in Edinburgh allows guests to venture beneath the iconic Royal Mile and explore the hidden streets that were once ablaze with foot traffic. Since opening its doors twenty years ago in 2003, the visitor attraction has welcomed over 3.5 million guests and has provided locals and tourists alike with one of the best ...
May 31, 2017 · Perhaps the most engrossing of all is Mary King’s Close, a subterranean place encompassed in myth and former victim to ‘the Black Death’. But what actually went on in this warren of claustrophobic alleyways?
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Born in Edinburgh at the end of the 16th century, we know nothing of Mary King’s pre-married life. She married Thomas Nimmo in 1616 yet despite the tradition in taking a husbands name, Mary kept her surname as King. The pair had four children together: Alexander, Euphame, Jonet, and William. Tragedy struck the family in 1629 when Thomas passed away...
As a merchant in the city, it only made sense for Mary to move to Mary King’s Close, then known as Alexander King’s Close. The street was the second largest in Edinburgh, first being The Royal Mile, and used as a market. In 1635 she brought her family to The Close, purchasing not one, but two properties; her “turnpike hoose” (taxed house) with a ce...
Throughout history, the names of closes took inspiration from businesses, activities, and essential people; for example, Fleshmarket Close was the city’s abattoir, and Anchor Close was named after a Tavern on the same street. As it was called prior, Alexander King received recognition with a close name for his prominent work as a lawyer in the city...
Oct 11, 2016 · The famously laid-back and relaxed, six-time Olympian Mary King MBE tells Kathy Carter what training routines and yard regimes make her tick. Mary King, shown here with Imperial Cavalier at Badminton 2012, is a British eventing legend — and her attention to and involvement with day-to-day details have played a huge role in her success.
Jan 18, 2021 · Mary King’s Close is a historic close located in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is famous for its history as a medieval street and alleyway that was buried and sealed off when the city built a new Royal Exchange in the 17th century.
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Mary King. 150,891 likes · 118 talking about this. Official Facebook page of Event Rider Mary King MBE DL. 6 x Olympian, 3 x Olympic medalist. 6 gold medals at World and European Champs. Winner of 5*...
