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A summary of the present state of research on the Jewel Tower, and of the questions that remain to be answered about its history and context as part of the Privy Palace.
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Significance of Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle has stood since the 12th century and since then it has been in almost continuous military use, which makes it unusual amongst medieval castles.
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Past Lives: Eleanor of Castile and the Eleanor Cross
Discover the monument erected in Geddington, Northamptonshire, to commemorate the remarkable life of King Edward I’s beloved first wife
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Though it has gone through several evolutions over the centuries, many of the traditions of English coronations remain the same. In this article we will explore the history of the coronation, what happens in a coronation ceremony, and how these traditions have developed over time.
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History of Sir Bevil Grenville’s Monument
A brief history and description of this 18th-century monument, which commemorates the death of the Royalist leader Sir Bevil Grenville at the Battle of Lansdown in 1643
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History of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace)
A brief history of Wolvesey Castle, once a palace of the bishops of Winchester and one of the greatest medieval buildings in England
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South West GROUP TRAVEL ITINERARY
Take a tour around stunning south west England with this history-packed itinerary for groups.
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History of Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Bury St Edmunds Abbey was once one of the richest Benedictine monasteries in England. Its name derives from the martyrdom of King Edmund, who was slain by the Danes and whose enshrinement in 903 turned the abbey into a place of pilgrimage.
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A brief history and description of Bolingbroke Castle, an enclosure castle built in the 13th century and once home to John of Gaunt.
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250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
An event is to be held on 22 June at Kenwood to mark the 250th anniversary of a landmark slavery legal case. Kenwood was the home of Lord Mansfield, the judge who made the ruling. New music has been commissioned from Chineke! Junior Orchestra.