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The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.
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Senior English Heritage properties historian Dr Michael Carter traces the historical tradition of festive frivolities – and how it led to the creation of a boisterous medieval role known as the Lord of Misrule.
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New museum at Hailes Abbey reveals a hidden past
The new collection explores the Cistercian monastery's dramatic story as a site of Christian pilgrimage.
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Description of Scarborough Castle
A description of Scarborough Castle, where Henry II’s massive 12th-century great tower dominates a headland that has been occupied for nearly 3,000 years
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Blue plaque commemorating the former home of the art historian and broadcaster, Kenneth Clark, at 30 Portland Place in Marylebone, London W1B 1LZ.
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Where did the dragon myth originate, and why are dragon stories so widespread across at least two continents? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, investigates.
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Almost Lost: London's Buildings Loved and Loathed
Using the latest digital technology, 'Almost Lost' charts the highs and lows of a century of heritage protection in our capital city.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – April 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. Halley’s Comet passed overhead in April 1066 – was it an omen? And does it spell good news or disaster? Meanwhile, closer to earth Duke William was searching for ships to launch his invasion – and finding that invading a country isn’t simple, even for a powerful duke.