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Walter Hungerford and the Buggery Act
In 1533 Henry VIII’s government introduced the ‘Acte for the punishment of the vice of Buggerie’. It remained a capital offence until 1861. Less than ten years after the inception of the so-called ‘Buggery Act’, Walter Hungerford, the owner of Farleigh Hungerford Castle in Somerset, became the first man to be executed under its terms.
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Chosen by Queen Victoria as a holiday retreat and by the Normans for one of their medieval defence forts, the Isle of Wight is an island fit for rulers and royalty.
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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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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Ghost Tales events.
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Collections Policies and Governance
Find details of our collections policies, and how the collection is governed.
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Celebrating 100 years of the Royal Observer Corps Association
'Forewarned is Forearmed' is a project that will commemorate 100 years since the founding of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) in 2025, a nationwide community of civilian volunteers who monitored Britain’s skies for signs of attack.
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THE QUEEN MOTHER'S GARDEN AT WALMER CASTLE
The Queen Mother was Lord Warden from 1978 until 2002 and a garden was created at Walmer in honour of her 95th birthday, designed by the leading garden designer Penelope Hobhouse.
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5 WAYS TO DO BEACH FUN LIKE QUEEN VICTORIA
Take some tips for beach fun from Queen Victoria, who enjoyed long summers with her family on her private beach at Osborne on the Isle of Wight.
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With longer days and warmer air, many of us are looking to head outdoors and make the most of the beginning of summer this month.