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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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History of Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg in Cumbria is one of the best-known and most enchanting stone circles in Britain. The ceremonial monument, a ring of 38 standing stones, was probably built around 4,500 years ago.
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Avis Crocombe was the cook at Audley End in the 1880s and we are fortunate to have her original notebook of recipes. We have recreated them with modern ingredients for you to use today.
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History of St Catherine’s Oratory
A brief history and description of St Catherine’s Oratory, a tall tower built in 1328 on one of the highest points of the Isle of Wight
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History of Isleham Priory Church
A brief history and description of Isleham Priory Church, a 12th-century chapel which has remained substantially unaltered.
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A brief history of Binham Priory, founded in 1091 and home to a community of Benedictine monks for over 400 years.
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A brief history and description of Kirkham House, a well-preserved medieval house once belonging to a landowning or merchant family.
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A brief history and description of Mayburgh Henge, an impressive Neolithic henge surrounding a large standing stone.
