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Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
The remains of an ancient Iron Age village in a wonderfully scenic location.On the hill above stands a Bronze Age burial mound with entrance passage and inner chamber.
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5 ways to party like Elizabeth 1
Do you dream of holding history’s greatest get-together? Or being the host with the most? Take some tips for how to throw the perfect party from Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who produced the ‘Princely Pleasures’ at Kenilworth Castle, a nineteen-day celebration put on for the delight of Queen Elizabeth I in 1575.
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Here are our top picks to help you time travel to some of England's most historic sites in 21st century style and comfort.
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Coastguard's Cottage, Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland
Cross the dramatic causeway to reach the tiny island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever.
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With summer fast approaching, history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular summer days out.
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Karl Marx: the London connections
September 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Das Kapital, Karl Marx’s famous critique of capitalism. In this blog, blue plaques historian Howard Spencer explores Marx’s life in London, and tells us about five other political exiles commemorated with a plaque.
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The north of England is filled with a plethora of exciting places to explore. From iconic abbeys to remarkable castles to Hadrian's Wall, here are some ideas about how you can spend your time up north.