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History of St Catherine’s Castle
Perched on a rocky promontory at the mouth of the river Fowey, St Catherine’s Castle formed part of a chain of defences built in the reign of Henry VIII, to prevent seaborne attacks on the important port of Fowey.
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A history of Carlisle Castle, the mighty border stronghold which guarded England's north-western border with Scotland and which continued to have an active military role until the 20th century.
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Explore the stories of people commemorated with blue plaques who lived with a visible or hidden impairment, and learn about the impact disability had on their lives.
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Historical headwear can reveal fascinating insights into our past, helping to shape trends and mirror what's important to society at the time. In this article Fashion Historian, and host of our History Inspired Makeup Tutorials, Amber Butchart takes a closer look at some of the most iconic hats in history.
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Roman Britain had the largest army of any of the provinces of the empire. Scotland and Ireland remained unconquered, and unrest on the northern frontier was a permanent problem, despite the strength with which Hadrian’s Wall was held.
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Face-to-face: English Heritage through its portraits
Exploring the history of portraiture through items at English Heritage properties.
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Spooks and scares this Halloween
Dare to explore some of England's most haunted castles after dark Children can join in with the gruesome fun at family events across the country
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The foundations of a small medieval church, traditionally said to have been the site of King John's submission to the Papal Legate in 1213.
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5 WAYS TO DO BEACH FUN LIKE QUEEN VICTORIA
Take some tips for beach fun from Queen Victoria, who enjoyed long summers with her family on her private beach at Osborne on the Isle of Wight.