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Princess Beatrice's Garden is an Edwardian-inspired garden, designed by former BBC Gardener's World presenter Chris Beardshaw and set within the former 'privy' gardens of Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Beatrice.
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Richborough Roman Fort: History and Stories
Richborough is the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain. Today, its impressive ruins and rich collection of objects give us an exceptional insight into four centuries of life there.
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20 years at Down House – then and now
Twenty years ago we reopened Down House so the public could follow Charles Darwin's footsteps through his family home. This blog takes a behind-the-scenes look at how we recreated Darwin's home for visitors to enjoy today.
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The sheltered Governor's Garden at Portland Castle near Weymouth is part of a long traidtion of governors and captains of military forts establishing gardens in the places they commanded.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria.
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Kids choose 10 key moments in history
The Battle of Hastings, V-E Day and the invention of the World Wide Web were all chosen as key moments in history. Best-selling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon will bring the top moments to life through a 21st Century Bayeux Tapestry and nationwide competition.
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Daw's Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
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A supply of fresh water was essential for a well defended stronghold like Carisbrooke. For hundreds of years the castle's resident donkeys have drawn up water in the well house. Visit the castle and delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century tread wheel.
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Florence Nightingale Richards: Tintagel's Keeper of the Keys
For more than half a century, one woman was custodian and keeper of the keys at Tintagel Castle. Read more about the wonderfully eccentric Florence Nightingale Richards, her habits and the famous tourists she met over the years.