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Roman socks and sandals: fashion or faux pas?
Did the Romans wear socks with their sandals? Discover the history and evidence for this fashion faux pas.
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The first castle on this site was a timber structure, perched on top of the man-made motte or mound. In the 12th century this wooden castle was rebuilt in stone, with a fine cylindrical keep – the castle’s most striking feature – on top of the motte.
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Probably built in the late 11th century by Edward of Salisbury, sheriff of Wiltshire, and much improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, Ludgershall Castle was frequently used as a royal hunting lodge.
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History of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Thetford
This ruined church was part of a medieval monastery known as the Priory of the Holy Sepulchre, one of only six English houses of this small monastic order.
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Medieval Season at Dover Castle Timetable
Join us at Dover Castle for six weeks of medieval themed fun and activities. Discover the mischievous merriment of a medieval banquet, dive into the sometimes disgusting world of medieval medicine, and meet the fractious family of Henry II. With a different theme each week, there's plenty to keep your little lords and ladies occupied this summer.
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A delicious history of gingerbread
Join food writer and historian Sam Bilton to explore the history of making and eating gingerbread
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How did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions were made popular by Queen Victoria and the royal family in the 19th century. But how did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
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A history of Rievaulx Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey to be established in the north of England and one of the most powerful and renowned centres of monasticism in Britain.
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We asked children to help us choose, and here's what they selected. The Battle of Waterloo - 1815.