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Bobby Moore honoured with Blue Plaque
The man who captained England to World Cup glory today became the first footballer to be honoured with a blue plaque.
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A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.
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One of medieval England’s finest baronial fortresses, with plenty to see and do.
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How to Make the Most of Winter
Don't spend winter inside, join us for a walk through English history. We've got something for everyone all around the country.
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Members' Week: Exploring the River Fleet - London Walking Tour
Join us on Saturday 30 May for a London Walking Tour exploring the lost River Fleet.
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Richard Cornwallis Neville, the 4th Baron Braybrooke, was a keen archaeologist and antiquarian, and his pursuits have contributed greatly to the historical record of Cambridgeshire and Essex. He also suffered greatly from a long-term illness throughout his adult life. It is mentioned frequently in his own writings and that of his acquaintances and family, and revealed more clearly in his death certificate. What was the mystery illness that Richard suffered from, which caused his early death? How did he learn to live with his disability?
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The Tudor and Stuart periods were times of great social and religious change in England: invasion threats, a new Church and civil war. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to chart the monumental changes to society and religion during these periods and find suggested activities to try with your students in the classroom or on a school trip.
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After almost 120 years of Tudor rule, the Stuart period was ushered in when James I succeeded his cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, to the throne in 1603. The Stuart period witnessed intense religious and political conflicts, which shifted power from the monarchy to Parliament. Meanwhile, discoveries and innovations transformed science, architecture and everyday life.