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September may signal the end of the sunny summer months and the start of the new school year, but there’s still plenty to feel cheery about. We’ve got lots planned to ease you into autumn including a fabulous exhibition of costumes used in the new film ‘Victoria and Abdul’.
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Walmer Castle: History and Stories
Standing guard over the Kentish coast since Tudor times, Walmer Castle developed over the years from a coastal fort into an elegant seaside retreat for politicians, aristocrats and royalty.
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Test your knowledge of the English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme with our mini quiz.
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Historically, same-sex female attraction or sexual contact was not a criminal offence. Because it wasn’t recognised, evidence for lesbianism or female bisexuality is often difficult to find. However, in the 18th century, among fashionable women, a cult of same-sex ‘romantic friendship’ was accepted, even if to some contemporary observers it appeared ‘queer’
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Built originally by the Romans from about AD 200, London’s wall was renewed and extended during the medieval period. One of the most substantial and impressive surviving sections stands at Tower Hill, near the Tower of London.
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Take a look at some of the inspiring figures in London’s history who fought to open up new opportunities for women.
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This building, now ruined, standing in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral, was once the largest Church diocese administrative centre in England, covering from Hull to London. Explore topics such as the power of the church in Medieval England with your education group, as well as experiencing the beautiful landscape, gardens and vineyards, enhacing cross-curriculum links to science and geography as well.
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After almost 120 years of Tudor rule, the Stuart period was ushered in when James I succeeded his cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, to the throne in 1603. The Stuart period witnessed intense religious and political conflicts, which shifted power from the monarchy to Parliament. Meanwhile, discoveries and innovations transformed science, architecture and everyday life.