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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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Celebrating 20 years of Wrest Park’s St George’s Festival
Think you know the story of England? Not like this. On the weekend of 21-22 April, step back in time and explore thousands of years of history in one day at our St George's Day Festival at Wrest Park. We caught up with Event Manager Cate Milton about what to expect at this year's St George';s Day Festival.
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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.