I can't wait to get this record out there," Frank explains. "The new songs have been going down really well live, but I think that when people hear the studio versions they're going to go nuts. I really think it's the strongest set of material I've had on one record." Winwood, Ian. "Frank Turner England Keep My Bones". BBC. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021 . Retrieved 3 July 2021. Tedder, Michael (6 June 2011). "Paste Magazine Review". Paste. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021 . Retrieved 3 July 2021.

a b c "Interview: Frank Turner". Mind Equals Blown. 3 March 2011. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011 . Retrieved 15 February 2012. Act 2, scene 1 King Philip of France and the Duke of Austria, on behalf of Arthur, begin to lay siege to the city of Angiers, property of the English monarch. John and his army arrive. Each king demands that the citizens of Angiers allow the “King of England” to enter, but the citizens ask for proof as to which (John or Arthur) is the true king. When the kings decide to join forces to destroy the city, the citizens propose that the kings instead become allies through a marriage of the French Dauphin Louis to John’s niece Blanche. To further this proposed alliance, John gives up five Continental provinces and makes Arthur Duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond, while Philip abandons Arthur’s cause.

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Marking a decade since the release of his breakthrough album, Frank Turner is set to release a special commemorative edition of ‘England Keep My Bones’. Act 5, scene 7 As King John lies dying, surrounded by his newly loyal nobles and his son, Prince Henry, the Bastard brings him news of French victories and English losses. The Bastard then learns that Pandulph has brought an offer of peace from the Dauphin. After John dies, the Bastard and the nobles offer their allegiance to Prince Henry, soon to be crowned King Henry III. Recorded within the stunning confines of Church Studios at Crouch End, Frank, along with his band and producer Tristan Ivemy, has created an album steeped in the heart and soul of England. The record has a touching undercurrent of yearning, playing like a heartfelt homage to Turner's homeland, friends and family which he so often has to leave as he travels the world with his guitar. Frank Turner Interview". Flares n Seagulls. 3 November 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011 . Retrieved 15 February 2012.

But there’s a problem: King Harold of England wasn’t exclusively English. His mother was a member of the Danish aristocracy, the guy’s uncle was King Cnut. The king before him, Edward the Confessor, was half Norman. a b c Martin, Josie (31 May 2011). "Interview: Frank Turner". ForgeToday.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012 . Retrieved 15 February 2012. There is a vibrant English music tradition which is different from the Scottish folk tradition, and it’s different from the Welsh folk tradition, and it’s very different from the Irish folk tradition.” He is referring, of course, to ‘Rivers,’ a gorgeous folk tune and powerful ode to the beauty of English landscapes. But the most nationalist the record gets? The history nerd in me feels compelled to disagree.It’s an examination of national identity, but I feel very strongly that that is a facet of existence, of a person’s makeup, that is not imbued with any inherent moral quality.”

Act 5, scene 4 While the English army continues to fight successfully under the Bastard, the rebel English nobles learn from the wounded French Count Melun that the Dauphin plans to murder them if the French are victorious. The rebels decide to return to John. Act 3, scene 3 John prepares to leave for England with his forces. He tells Hubert that Arthur must die. Hubert promises to kill Arthur. a b "Exclusive Frank Turner Interview | Reading and Leeds Festivals". Strictlyrandl.com. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011 . Retrieved 15 February 2012.

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But this is quite important now, in the whole business of talking about a record that came out 10 years ago–yeah, I’d do plenty of things differently if I was making that record now.” Ruminations on death, legacy, and remembrance also occupy a lot of the album’s lyricism. But I wonder how seriously was he taking those musings at the time. Act 3, scene 4 John’s victories and his capture of Arthur lead the French to despair and Constance to wild grief. Pandulph, predicting Arthur’s death and the hatred of John that will inevitably ensue, encourages the Dauphin to invade England and claim the throne as Blanche’s husband. Murray, Kelly (1 June 2011). "Album Review: Frank Turner - 'England Keep My Bones' ". London: NME. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 2 June 2011.