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The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both. Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet, though its multi-racial population reflected old imperial connections.
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History of Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
This medieval palace was the main residence of the bishops of Lincoln for 500 years, and was one of England’s finest domestic buildings.
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Piers Gaveston, Hugh Despenser and the Downfall of Edward II
The short reign of Edward II is commonly seen as a disastrous period in English history. Edward, faced military defeats, political crises and civil war. The king’s downfall was due in part to his reliance on his ‘favourites’, Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser, who were rumoured to be his lovers.
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The Massacre at Clifford’s Tower
One of the worst anti-Semitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in York in 1190.
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The fascinating story of Clifford's Tower will finally be told thanks to a major investment by English Heritage into this York landmark.
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Stonehenge 1977–85: a dig in time and a confrontation
These years saw a chance archaeological find at Stonehenge, the site under new management, and one of the saddest episodes in the monument’s history.
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John Seely and Paul Paget were partners both in life and in one of the most noteworthy architectural firms of the interwar years. Their architectural masterpiece was their transformation of Eltham Palace, a medieval palace on the outskirts of London, into an Art Deco mansion, completed in 1936.
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Five steps for Pokemon hunting
We're happy to welcome Pokémon Go trainers, but we want to make sure that you have fun and stay safe on your quest to catch 'em all. Check out our guide to catching Pokémon safely at our historic sites, and start planning your visit.
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Ever feel like you need to escape the 21st century and get some headspace? The ruins of a great abbey or priory are the perfect place for reflection, contemplation or just a bit of peace and quiet.
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In October 2018, we started work on a new footbridge at Tintagel, recreating the historic crossing from the mainland to the headland.