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Separating the curds from the whey: why did we start making cheese?
The British love of cheese is not a new phenomenon. Discover how cheese was a part of the Neolithic diet then have a go at making it yourself.
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Black People in Late 18th-century Britain
How much do we know about black people living in Britain in the late 18th century?
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A history of Dartmouth Castle, which in the late 15th century had one of the earliest purpose-built gun towers in Britain, and was often re-equipped to defend the Dart estuary.
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A brief history of Wall Roman Site in Staffordshire, where the Imperial army established a series of forts. Later the site was developed into an official staging post and a small town grew up around it.
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Built in the 12th century for Henry II, the polygonal keep of Orford Castle is a landmark in the Suffolk landscape, and the castle has seen drama of all kinds in the course of its history.
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Dealing with difficult history
England’s history is fascinating, complex and sometimes controversial. And it’s our responsibility to try to explore the past in full.
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Three of our experts reveal the English Heritage properties that played their part in changing the course of English history, from military victories and technological breakthroughs to social shifts and political milestones
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Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 145–211) was born in what is now Libya and became Roman emperor in AD 193 after a ruthless campaign against his rivals. He rose from relative mediocrity to start a new dynasty and his tenure as emperor was characterised by battling usurpers and brutal military campaigns in Parthia and Britain. Although his campaigns to the north of Hadrian’s Wall were cut short by his death, their effects on the frontier are visible to this day.
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Take a look back in time at seven innovations which changed Victorian England.
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The Living Barracks Project Updates
Keep up to date with the Berwick Barracks partnership and how our new vision for the Barracks is progressing. From consultations with the local community to new funding to the steps we're taking to bring empty buildings and spaces back into use.