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What Happened to Dido After the Film Ended?
What happened to Dido Belle after the cameras stopped rolling? Sam Kinchin-Smith picks up the story where Amma Asante's movie left off
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Hidden History Makers: Forgotten Figures in England’s Story
Many of the great history-makers of England’s past are very familiar indeed – David-Beckham-familiar, even. There is a continuous chain of famous names stretching back into the fringes of Prehistory, which defines our perceptions of what history is; a gallery of faces, from King Harold (with an arrow in his eye) to Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell (warts and all) to Winston Churchill.
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First World War Conscientious Objectors at Richmond Castle
How 16 conscientious objectors detained at Richmond Castle during the First World War were taken to France, and sentenced to death – a sentence commuted to ten years’ hard labour – for refusing to obey orders.
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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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Competition: Design a fancy dinner plate for a chance to win a £100 goody bag!
Learn all about the Duke of Wellington, the amazing banquets that he hosted at Apsley House in London, and the snazzy dinner services they were served on. Then use our template to come up with a design for your very own patterned plate!
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Reimagining Corbridge Roman Town
This year we invested £575,000 to revitalise Corbridge Roman Town and museum, supported by a generous grant from The Linbury Trust. See our world class collection, including the renowned Corbridge Hoard, exhibited in a new-look museum with previously unseen artefacts on display.
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England’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about the rise and fall of the medieval castle.
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Days out on the Northumberland Coast
Remote and beautiful, the Northumberland coast is the perfect getaway with a whole host of exciting places to visit. From iconic castles to peaceful priories, take some time out to see what this region has to offer. We’ve compiled some of our favourite days out along the coast. Take a look.
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Learn about the history of coats of arms and follow our instructions to design your own
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The new project that will expand the visitor experience at Dover Castle, and open up new parts of the castle to the public.