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The Rose

Sites

Find out more about the rose by following these links.


The Royal National Rose Society

Site that includes events, news releases, rose FAQs and advice.

The link address is: http://www.rnrs.org

Heraldic Rose

Information on the symbolism of the rose, from Greek mythology to the Tudor dynasty.

The link address is: http://www.quicksilvermint.com/medallions/pages/heraldic-rose.htm

The History of Roses

Roses have a long and colourful history. Read about it here!

The link address is: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/roses/history.html

Story of the Rose

Trace the popularity of roses from Greek mythology, through the Roman Empire and the Wars of the Roses, up to today.

The link address is: http://www.dundeemessenger.co.uk/garden/roses/rose_history.htm

The Wars of the Roses For Kids

Brief outline of the famous feud, aimed at children.

The link address is: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/latemiddle/warsofroses.htm