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Test your knowledge of the mythical British Leader with our heritage mini quiz
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What happened when the Vikings came to England?
The Vikings have an important part to play in the history of England, but who were these people, where did they come from and what happened when they arrived?
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The Siege of Kenilworth Castle
How Henry III’s assault on Kenilworth Castle, which began on 25 June 1266, turned into one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
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Access translations of the interpretation panels at Clifford’s Tower in your language, or listen to audio descriptions.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – July 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. As July 1066 wore on, the Normans were increasingly frustrated at not being able to sail and discussions (on both sides) turn to the character of King Harold.
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Fact or fiction? The Norman Conquest in Medieval Stories
Did King Harold survive the Battle of Hastings? Who lead a heroic resistance to the Norman Conquest? Dr Kathryn Bedford addresses three popular 1066 myths.
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Medieval Privateers and Dartmouth’s First Castle
How Dartmouth’s first castle, John Hawley’s ‘fortalice’, was built as much from a desire to protect the town’s notorious privateers from retaliation as to increase national security.
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ASTAFIEVA, Princess Seraphine (1876-1934)
Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter of the Victorian era who made his home at 44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London.
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As pub gardens open again at England’s nearly 500 Royal Oak pubs, Monday 12 April marks the opening of the home of the Royal Oak – hiding place of King Charles II - at Boscobel House in Shropshire following a major re-interpretation project by English Heritage.
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ASTAFIEVA, Princess Seraphine (1876-1934)
Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter of the Victorian era who made his home at 44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London.