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Hadrian's Wall marked the most northwest frontier of the empire and the edge of the civilised world (according to the Romans). But it was more than just a barrier. Click ore tap to find out more about the wall and the people who built it.
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8 things you may not know about 1066
Everyone knows about 1066 and all that, right? Even if you know your Harold Godwinson from your Harald Hardrada, here are eight facts about that fateful year that might surprise you.
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Quiz
Put your knowledge of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the test with our 20-question quiz.
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HISTORY OF DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
Dunstanburgh Castle, now one of the most atmospheric and inspiring castles in England, was built in the 14th century by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and much modernised in the 1380s under John of Gaunt. It played a role as a Lancastrian stronghold in the Wars of the Roses.
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HUTCHINSON, LESLIE (1900-1969) aka HUTCH
Blue Plaque commemorating singer and pianist Leslie 'Hutch' Hutchinson at 31 Steele’s Road, Chalk Farm, London NW3 4RE, London Borough of Camden.
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HUTCHINSON, LESLIE (1900-1969) aka HUTCH
Blue Plaque commemorating singer and pianist Leslie 'Hutch' Hutchinson at 31 Steele’s Road, Chalk Farm, London NW3 4RE, London Borough of Camden.
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Location of Custodian's House, Pendennis Castle
Location of The Custodian's House Holiday Cottage, Pendennis Castle
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Explore the lives of three foreign-born queens of England – Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou and Katherine of Aragon – who had close ties with the royal residence at Eltham.
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The history of Osborne myrtle in royal weddings
Will Meghan Markle will follow royal tradition and carry a sprig of myrtle from Osborne, like her new family have since the reign of Queen Victoria?
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Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 145–211) was born in what is now Libya and became Roman emperor in AD 193 after a ruthless campaign against his rivals. He rose from relative mediocrity to start a new dynasty and his tenure as emperor was characterised by battling usurpers and brutal military campaigns in Parthia and Britain. Although his campaigns to the north of Hadrian’s Wall were cut short by his death, their effects on the frontier are visible to this day.