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Decoding Rushton Triangular Lodge
Sir Thomas Tresham left no explanation of the decoration of Rushton Triangular Lodge. But we can still decode many of the hidden meanings in its form and symbols, while others remain a mystery.
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Cartimandua was the ruler of the Brigantes, an Iron Age people of northern Britain, and the first documented queen to reign in part of the British Isles. She ruled over a large area and became an important ally of the Roman Empire during the conquest.
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Stories of England: Pageantry and progresses
With King Charles due to be crowned on 6 May between tours of the UK and the Commonwealth, head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee explores the stories of six royal visits to our sites
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Members' Event: Edward II and His Favourites Walking Tour at Kenilworth Castle
Join our tour guide at Kenilworth Castle on Sunday 7 June as we take you through the once grand inner court exploring King Edward II's infamous rule, LGBTQ+ history and the rumoured illicit relationships with certain 'favourites' of the court.
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Katherine Howard, Countess of Suffolk, and her daughter Frances, Countess of Somerset, rose through the ranks of the Elizabethan and Stuart courts before the dark secrets behind their power and wealth were revealed.
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Careful reading reveals that women played important roles before and after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Many women (particularly queens, who were the best recorded) held significant power and influence behind the scenes as advisors to their husbands, supporters of their sons and the voice of religious moderation. Here we discuss four such women who wielded power behind the throne in 1066.
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Highlights from the internationally renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and miniatures at Kenwood, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Gainsborough.
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Pendennis Castle: History and Stories
Explore the eventful history of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall. King Henry VIII built the fort in the 1540s, but it was used as recently as the Second World War for defence and protection.
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History of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
The main mill at Shrewbury Flaxmill Maltings is the world’s first iron-framed building and the ancestor of all iron- and steel-framed buildings. Discover the history of this internationally significant site.