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https://i0.wp.com/footprintsoflondon.com/live/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/king-henry-ii-unknown-artist.jpg?fit=569%2C800&ssl=1569800Continuing our series looking at the legacy monarchs have left to London. This time Henry II In the last part we looked at the reign of King Stephen who seized the throne before Matilda could claim the throne herself. Despite years of war Matilda was unable to gain the throne herself, despite winning military victories...