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Wrest Park country house was transformed into a hospital during the First World War. Find out how it was run and what life was like for the soldiers recovering from their injuries.
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England’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about the rise and fall of the medieval castle.
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Living on the edge: England's coastal history
Senior Historian Paul Pattison explores the history of communities and fortifications on England's coastline.
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Could You Make It As A Georgian Gardener
It's 1793 and you've been asked by the 2nd Earl of Mansfield to design a new landscape for his home at Kenwood. Take our quiz to see if you're up to the task.
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History of JW Evans Silver Factory
The old workshops of the JW Evans Silver Factory, in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, are still crammed with tools and equipment as if the workers might return at any moment. But the skills of the specialist craftsmen who worked there throughout the 20th century are now almost a forgotten memory.
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Best sites for kids: Member recommendations
We asked our members which sites are their children’s favourites
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Delightful Norman church, displaying one of the most outstandingly complete and well preserved sets of medieval wall paintings in England, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries.
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A brief history of London’s blue plaques scheme, at 150 years old the longest running scheme of its kind in the world.
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Is Mrs Beeton Relevant to Modern Families?
Copies of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management are in kitchens across the county, but can it offer any help to modern families planning for Christmas?
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Introducing our new Poet-in-Residence
Jacob Sam-La Rose, our new poet-in-residence, shares his top tips for poetry writing.