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Wartime stories from English country houses
Dr Andrew Hann and Eleanor Matthews explore the stories of the people who found themselves thrown into these sites by the turbulence of war and those who already lived there and found their lives transformed.
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The Origins of Christmas Carols
Where do carols come from, how did they become so popular – and why are some carols not actually carols at all? We reveal the secret history of these festive favourites.
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After King Charles III became the first new monarch to feature on a British stamp since Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952, we’re taking a look back at the history of our stamps and those that defined each of the royal reigns.
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The history of Valentine's Day
Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explores this surprising history that includes a confused identity, a grisly death, an ancient Roman fertility cult, mating birds, Geoffrey Chaucer, a monk and prudish Victorians.
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If These Walls Could Talk: Part 1
Wall design and mural decoration are almost as old as architecture itself. Here English Heritage historian Steven Brindle examines examples of historical walls across England and explains how the architecture and artistry reflects the culture of the period, from prehistory to the late Medieval period.
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If These Walls Could Talk: Part 2
In this, the second of a two-part article, English Heritage historian Steven Brindle examines examples of historical walls across England, from the 17th century to the present day, and explains how the architecture and artistry reflects the culture of the period.
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From the obvious (architecture and hygiene) to the more unusual (fast food and advertising) the Romans have left their mark across the country. Here, two of our experts, Mark Douglas and Frances McIntosh, explain about what we owe to the influence of the Roman Empire.
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Celtic culture in England: History and legacy
Historian Thomas Williams explores the history behind Celtic culture and its legacy in the present day.
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Florence Nightingale Richards: Tintagel's Keeper of the Keys
For more than half a century, one woman was custodian and keeper of the keys at Tintagel Castle. Read more about the wonderfully eccentric Florence Nightingale Richards, her habits and the famous tourists she met over the years.
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Jobs in a Victorian country house
Dr Andrew Hann and Eleanor Matthews explore the range of job roles undertaken at 19th-century country houses and what the dynamics were between those who lived and worked there.