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English Monarchs With The Longest Reign
Who are our longest-reigning monarchs, how did their reigns change England and Britain, and what can you see of their reigns today?
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A number of aspects of Longthorpe Tower’s history and architecture, and the content and meaning of its famous paintings, remain to be fully understood.
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Christmas dinner with the Courtaulds
It’s 1942 and the Second World War is on, but millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld are still entertaining their guests with Christmas dinner at Eltham Palace and Gardens in Greenwich, London. Read this page to find out what they are having for their festive feast!
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Archaeologist, broadcaster and writer Julian Richards, takes us through his personal collection of historical Stonehenge memorabilia which, along with featured objects on loan from Wiltshire Museum and The Salisbury Museum, form the ‘Wish You Were Here’ exhibition currently on display at Stonehenge.
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Though it has gone through several evolutions over the centuries, many of the traditions of English coronations remain the same. In this article we will explore the history of the coronation, what happens in a coronation ceremony, and how these traditions have developed over time.
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Winter Solstice and Stonehenge
The stones of Stonehenge have silently marked the winter solstice for thousands of years. Find out what the winter solstice is and why our ancestors might have built this extraordinary monument.
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Enjoy an extraordinary summer seeing our knights in action. Whether you're going to a joust or a tournament, find out about the history of knights as well as what you can expect at our events. Do you know the difference between thirteenth and fifteenth-century knights? What's a tilt rail? These questions and many others are answered below.
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How did the Iron Bridge inspire Paul Catherall’s latest artwork?
Paul Catherall is designing an exclusive print of the Iron Bridge as part of our conservation campaign. We ask Paul what the bridge means to him.