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The Siege of Kenilworth Castle
How Henry III’s assault on Kenilworth Castle, which began on 25 June 1266, turned into one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
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Discovery Visits at Whitby Abbey
Bring history to life on an expert-led discovery visit at Whitby Abbey.
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Discovery Visits at Audley End House and Gardens
Much adapted mansion with fine collections of art and natural history; Service Wing full of the sights, sounds and smells of an 1880’s kitchen, laundry, dairy and game larger; walled kitchen garden with fruit and vegetable varieties from the period; fine formal gardens and horses in the stables. A delightful example of Victorian daily life in a great country house.
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As Whitby Abbey is illuminated for Whitby Goth Weekend, we take a look at how far back gothic subculture can be traced through the centuries.
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Spring has most definitely sprung and now is the perfect time to spend a day out where history happened. Here are our highlights and top picks for April.
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Henry V and His ‘Pleasance in the Marsh’
How Henry V escaped the burdens of kingship with the help of a secluded lodge across the mere at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire.
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Portchester Castle's prisoner of war stories told for the first time
A new exhibition at Portchester Castle uncovers the identities of some of the 2000 African-Caribbean soldiers imprisoned at the castle during the 18th century.