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Norham Castle Collection Highlights
The Norham Castle collection consists mainly of cannon shot and projectiles, which reflect the castle’s key role controlling a major crossing point of the river Tweed on the English–Scottish border.
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Echoscape: Sounds and Memories of Maiden Castle
Listen to novelist Thomas Hardy, painter Paul Nash and imagined Iron Age storyteller Nonna as they encounter the landscape of Maiden Castle. The fictional narratives place the Iron Age hillfort centre stage as a focal point which connects time, place and imagination and asks us to consider how we experience the history of the landscape.
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Launceston Castle dates from the early years of the Norman Conquest, with construction beginning in 1068. Sitting on a high hill overlooking the surrounding area, it was a symbol of Norman power and served as a reminder of the authority of the Earls of Cornwall, and from the 1300s, the Dukes of Cornwall. In the mid-thirteenth century it was remodelled by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Over its history, the castle has been an administrative centre, a prison and even a pleasure garden. It was also one of several sites used by U.S. forces during World War II. Use our suggested activities and resources to better understand the story of Launceston Castle.
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Victoria’s holiday home remains largely untouched, providing intimate details of royal life during the 19th century.
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10 ways of keeping warm through history
As winter bites and we start putting on those extra layers, you might wonder how our ancestors coped before the modern invention of central heating.
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Princess Beatrice, the youngest of Queen Victoria's nine children, was destined to become her mother's lifelong companion and loyal assistant. As Governor of the Isle of Wight, she had strong links with Carisbrooke Castle.
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The iconic Corbridge lion is not only an exceptional piece of Roman craftsmanship but also a tangible insight into how beliefs at Hadrian's Wall might have changed over time. Read the story of the lion and discover his importance to the people of Corbridge.
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A history of Grime’s Graves, the first Neolithic flint mines to be recognised as such in England.
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Old photographs aren’t just fascinating to look at, they can also reveal important clues about the past! On this page, we’ve gathered some old photographs with secrets to reveal. Using our top tips, can you correctly guess what’s happening and who’s in them?
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Priors Lodge, Mount Grace Priory, Yorkshire
Whether you're enjoying the clear summer sunshine or exploring the frosty ruins in winter, a stay here will create a memorable impression.