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10 Lesser-Known Inspirational Women From History Who ‘Made It Happen’
In part one of Sam Kinchin-Smith’s rundown of some of the less well-known awesome females from the histories of our places, he considers an abbess, a widow, a mystic, a Royalist and an enthusiastic house-builder.
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Introducing our new Poet-in-Residence
Jacob Sam-La Rose, our new poet-in-residence, shares his top tips for poetry writing.
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This weekend, a new display opens at Audley End House near Saffron Walden, charting the dramatic period of history which saw the house evolve from the remnants of a Benedictine monastery into England’s finest Jacobean mansion.
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From clashes of medieval knights to displays of cavalier horsemanship, the regular programme of events at Bolsover Castle has something for all the family.
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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.
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Margoth: A Cross-Dressing Medieval Spy
In 1265 a female royalist spy, dressed as a man, gathered vital intelligence on a rebel army which was camped outside Kenilworth Castle. We explore what light this episode sheds on cross-dressing and espionage in medieval England.
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History through your lens: Top picks from Instagram in November
Our favourite photos at English Heritage sites from Instagram in November.
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A chance find, the Battle Abbey carol, has been set to music and recorded, and can be heard sung for the first time in hundreds of years. Read the story behind the carol and find out how it was set to music.
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From 1846 until Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Victoria and Albert spent most of their birthdays at Osborne, their Isle of Wight retreat. Find out what their birthday celebrations and traditions reveal about their private lives.