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Research on Portchester Castle
A summary of the state of current research on Portchester Castle and of the questions that remained to be answered about its history and development
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Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen of two great medieval European powers – England and France. One of the wealthiest women in Europe, she played a very active role in government affairs.
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A brief history and description of 14th-century Piel Castle, built by the abbots of Furness on a tiny island in Morecambe Bay
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Description of Thetford Priory
A brief description of the surviving buildings of Thetford Priory, which include important 12th-century buildings and an impressive 14th-century gatehouse
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Past Lives: Henry II, Becket and Dover Castle
How the consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral 850 years ago may have influenced Henry II in creating Dover Castle’s Great Tower
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The history of Osborne, the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight, built as an escape from court life in London and Windsor.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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For round two of the The Biggest Quiz in History* we'll test your knowledge with 25 questions about sieges, blue plaques, abbeys, kings and queens and much more.
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An Introduction to Tudor England
England underwent huge changes during the reigns of three generations of Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII ushered in a new state religion, and the increasing confidence of the state coincided with the growth of a distinctively English culture.