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Description of Richmond Castle
Much of the 11th-century curtain wall that surrounded the castle enclosure survives, together with many of the castle's main buildings that were ranged along it.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Clothes That Kept Us Warm and Dry Through History
How much do you know about the evolution of our clothing? Read on to find out more about historical fashion and its many functions...
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Most Roman roads are straight. Well, straight-ish. Mary-Ann Ochota has put together a handy guide to help you spot a Roman road in the English landscape.
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Roman socks and sandals: fashion or faux pas?
Did the Romans wear socks with their sandals? Discover the history and evidence for this fashion faux pas.
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Best-value summer family days out in history
We've rounded up below the best-value historical summer days out for all the family wherever you are in England.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About the History of Chocolate
How much do you know about the history of chocolate? From its origins as a savoury hot drink to its promotion as a 17th-century superfood, here are five things that might surprise you about this much-loved tempting treat...
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The fascinating story of Clifford's Tower will finally be told thanks to a major investment by English Heritage into this York landmark.
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An influential woman at the centre of a civil war, Eleanor de Montfort acted independently to protect her own interests and those of her family and her supporters.
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History of Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
The evocative remains of this abandoned and isolated hamlet lie on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, between the granite landmarks of Hound Tor and Greator Rocks.