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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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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.
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Luxury Interiors: 5 London Properties with a ‘Wow’ Factor
From gold plated bathrooms to dining rooms adorned with crystals, a visit to our London properties will give you a taste of “bling” across five centuries.
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Past Lives: Eleanor of Castile and the Eleanor Cross
Discover the monument erected in Geddington, Northamptonshire, to commemorate the remarkable life of King Edward I’s beloved first wife
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SPARTALI STILLMAN, Marie (1844–1927)
Marie Spartali Stillman is commemorated with a blue plaque at The Shrubbery, 2 Lavender Gardens, Battersea. During her long association with the house (1864–1885), she established her reputation as a professional artist, while also modelling for painters including Sir Edward Burne-Jones, D G Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown.