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Immerse your class in the history of Brinkburn Priory, from its early 12th Century beginnings to its conversion to a manor house after the dissolution. The priory was re-roofed and restored in the 19th Century and is one of the best examples of early Gothic architecture in Northumberland.
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Re-opening doors for the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo
In this, the 200th anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington Arch and Apsley House will re-open their doors.
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First World War Attitudes to Conscientious Objectors
How attitudes to conscientious objectors, who were often vilified and harshly treated during the First World War, have changed over the last 100 years.
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The beautiful and tranquil setting of Lanercost Priory hides its troubled history. The Augustinian priory sits in the Cumbrian countryside beside the River Irthing but was subjected to frequent attacks during the Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person. It was a resting place for King Edward I for five months before his final campaign. After the dissolution, the priory was converted into a private house for the Dacre family and the monastery remains well preserved today.
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Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students. Wenlock Priory boasts over 900 years of history, from an Anglo-Saxon monastery founded in 680 to the ruined remains of the 13th century priory of Cluniac monks.
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We asked Findmypast’s genealogy experts to search their military records: this is Sergeant John Robert McMellon’s story.
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Blue Plaque commemorating writer Grahame Greene at 14 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, London SW4 0RF, London Borough of Lambeth.
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Blue Plaque commemorating writer Grahame Greene at 14 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, London SW4 0RF, London Borough of Lambeth.