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Battle Abbey's D Day Connections Remembered in a Poignant New Exhibition
A name scrawled on the walls of the ancient Battle Abbey by a soldier who died on Christmas Day 1944; and a poem written by a young soldier to a local girl weeks before he perished in Normandy. These are just two of the stories of human heroism and sacrifice from a new exhibition about Battle Abbey's connections with the D Day landings.
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History of Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall
A history of Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall, where the original turf Wall running from Harrows Scar to Bowness on Solway was later replaced in stone.
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Dame Peggy Ashcroft was one of the finest actresses of her generation and starred in some of the most iconic stage productions of her day. She is commemorated with a blue plaque at her birthplace - 1A Tirlemont Road, Croydon.
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Unrivalled views and immersive story telling at the heart of the city
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10 Lesser-Known Inspirational Women From History Who ‘Made It Happen’
In part one of Sam Kinchin-Smith’s rundown of some of the less well-known awesome females from the histories of our places, he considers an abbess, a widow, a mystic, a Royalist and an enthusiastic house-builder.
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Research on Audley End House and Gardens
A summary of the current state of research on Audley End, with details of excavations, investigations and future research questions.
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Clifford’s Tower: History and Stories
Discover the history and stories of Clifford’s Tower, York’s iconic ancient monument.