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Founded in the early 12th century by a local Norman lord, Boxgrove Priory was a small monastery of Benedictine monks. Today the lodging house and part of the church and chapter house remain, while the eastern parts of the monastic church survive as the impressive parish church.
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From great medieval queens to nurses in the First World War, the role of women throughout English history has often been overlooked. Here we highlight some of their stories – not only the women who achieved high status and success, but also those who remain largely unnamed in history, and who have quietly shaped our way of life today.
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A brief history and description of Rufford Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1146.
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The Tudor period saw the gradual evolution of England’s medieval army into a larger, firearm-wielding force supported by powerful ships and formidable gun forts to protect the country from the threat of invasion.
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2024 March: World Heritage SitesQuiz
Test your knowledge of the World Heritage Sites in our care with this quiz.
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History of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse
A brief history and description of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse, the only surviving part of a once-prosperous Cistercian abbey.
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The Ladies of Llangollen Portraits at Audley End
Two prints in the collection at Audley End depict Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who set up home in 1779 and lived together for 50 years. Discover what the prints can tell us about contemporary fascination with their lives and relationship.
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5 surprising things about Soho
From Crimean war heroines to the inventor of TV, we use the blue plaques app to take a look at some of the hidden stories of Soho residents.
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From 1825 Marble Hill was the main residence of Alice and Jonathan Peel, a wealthy couple with strong political connections both in Britain and Europe. The day-to-day life of the Peels at Marble Hill can be traced through a number of surviving letters that were sent to Alice, particularly when she and Jonathan were apart. They provide an intimate perspective on life on the estate and reveal traces of the experiences of not only the family, but also the servants, staff and even beloved animals, who lived in the iconic Georgian villa.
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MUIRHEAD, Alexander (1848–1920)
Blue Plaque commemorating electrical engineer Alexander Muirhead at 20 Church Road, Shortlands BR2 0HP, London Borough of Bromley.