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As emperor of the Roman Empire, Hadrian focused on securing the empire’s existing borders. His most impressive statement of this policy was Hadrian’s Wall – a monument that still influences the landscape of northern England today. Read about his rise to power, his construction of the Wall, and his personal relationships.
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Find out how, at the time of Stonehenge, people connected with others and with the world around them by making and sharing objects.
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How to do afternoon tea like the Victorians
How, when and why did the Victorian ritual of afternoon tea evolve - and how can we recreate it today? Food blogger Sam Bilton explores this institution.
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Built originally by the Romans from about AD 200, London’s wall was renewed and extended during the medieval period. One of the most substantial and impressive surviving sections stands at Tower Hill, near the Tower of London.
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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One of the new features of the visitor centre is an outdoor gallery, which will include several reconstructed Neolithic houses.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Study finds that, in uncertain times, people find comfort in folklore, myths and legends.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Folklore, myths and legends are gaining popularity as people increasingly turn to them for comfort in a turbulent time, a new survey by English Heritage reveals today (25 July).
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Shropshire woodland that hid Charles II to be restored
The woodland that once surrounded the Royal Oak – Charles II’s famous hiding place - is being replanted.