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Volunteers uncover hidden messages at Richmond Castle
A volunteer-led project is uncovering the stories behind thousands of pieces of graffiti in the 19th-century cell block of Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire. We caught up with two of the project's research volunteers, to talk about their experience and their recent findings.
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Butlers were key members of the Victorian household. Do you think you're up to the task of leading a staff? Find out what this varied job involved.
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Countess Isabella de Fortibus (or Forz) was one of the greatest heiresses in 13th-century England. Her remarkable life illustrates the power and riches that could lie in the hands of women of noble birth in medieval England.
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Originally created by Edwin Lutyens in 1919 as a temporary monument to commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World War, the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, was replaced with the permanent memorial for Armistice Day on 11 November 1920 – and has since become a focus of national remembrance for the last 100 years.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen of two great medieval European powers – England and France. One of the wealthiest women in Europe, she played a very active role in government affairs.
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The history of Castle Acre Priory, founded soon after the Norman Conquest and one of the most picturesque and well-preserved monastic sites in England.
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A brief history of Wrest Park, a magnificent 1830s house set in an outstanding restored garden landscape with 17th-century origins
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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort: Things to see and do
Reculver’s iconic 12th‑century towers dominate the skyline above an eroding coastline, marking a historic site that continues to inspire curiosity today.