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Three of our experts reveal the English Heritage properties that played their part in changing the course of English history, from military victories and technological breakthroughs to social shifts and political milestones
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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Behind the scenes of ITV’s Victoria with David Oakes
David Oakes plays Prince Albert’s brother Ernest in new ITV drama Victoria. He tells us about filming the series and his memories of visiting Osborne House.
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Secrets of Richborough Roman amphitheatre revealed during excavation
A cavity in the arena wall at Richborough Roman amphitheatre in Kent, has been revealed to be a carcer, or cell for holding people and animals, English Heritage has revealed today (28 October).
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Remembering Bobby Moore with a blue plaque
To mark the unveiling of a blue plaque honouring Bobby Moore in Barking, east London we’re exploring his life, legacy and *that* match from 1966.
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We asked Findmypast’s genealogy experts to search their military records: this is Sergeant John Robert McMellon’s story.
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A history of Beeston Castle, built by Ranulf of Chester in the 1220s on a rocky crag, incorporating part of an Iron Age hillfort.
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Operation Dynamo: Things you need to know
The biggest evacuation in military history, Operation Dynamo was the desperate and near-miraculous rescue in late May 1940 of Allied forces trapped by the invading German army around Dunkirk.
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Humphry Repton at Kenwood: A new vision for the landscape
Repton went on to become the last great landscape designer, but early in his career he worked on new innovations in gardening at Kenwood House, north London, transforming the landscape. His changes can still be seen today - but he didn't get his own way on everything...