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History of Boscobel House

Boscobel House became a place of refuge for the future Charles II, who in 1651 concealed himself in an oak tree near the house in order to evade Parliamentarian forces. Read about his dramatic escape and find out more about Boscobel’s later history as a working farm.

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Gateway to Britannia: Richborough’s Monumental Arch

Amid the Roman ruins of Richborough in eastern Kent lie the remains of a great monumental arch. Its story reveals the great importance of Richborough to the Romans as the gateway to Britannia, and the powerful symbolism of Roman monuments.