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A medieval manuscript listing relics once housed at Battle Abbey in East Sussex has been newly analysed to reveal festive gifts bestowed by William the Conqueror and holy offerings by King John.
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Medieval Manuscript Transcribed to Reveal Christmas Treasures
A medieval manuscript listing relics once housed at Battle Abbey in East Sussex has been newly analysed to reveal festive gifts bestowed by William the Conqueror and holy offerings by King John, English Heritage revealed today (18 December). Dating from the mid-15th century, the extensive list is one of only 30 or so relic inventories to still survive from medieval England and mentions 175 individual relics.
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Framlingham Castle to reopen following £1.2 Million Investment
A new exhibition opening on 16 June will showcase 900 years of the castle's history
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The dissolution of Furness Abbey
English Heritage uncovers blueprint for dissolving the monasteries by trusted advisor to Henry VIII - Previously unseen document details the dissolution of Furness Abbey, the first large monastery to be destroyed during the English Reformation - Financial accounts show monks paid to leave quietly - Speculators travel from the south to ‘cash in’ on dispersal
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Blanket of turf saves one of medieval England’s most important buildings
The delicate limestone walls of a medieval palace have been saved for the future by laying a blanket of turf on top of them. Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace reopens after an extensive conservation project.
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Margaret Lockwood is the latest woman to be celebrated with a blue plaque
Actor Margaret Lockwood has been celebrated with a blue plaque as Dame Judi Dench urges the public to nominate more women.
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The artist C.R.W. Nevinson (1889-1946) – remembered chiefly for his harrowing portrayals of the First World War – and his revered journalist father, Henry Nevinson (1856-1941) have been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque.
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Six New Blue Plaques for Women in 2020
Second World War spies, suffrage organisation headquarters and one of Britain’s most important 20th-century artists will be among six new blue plaques honouring women this year.