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Uncover some of the history behind Christmas decorating, and discover why we put trees in our homes and decorate them with lights and ornaments at Christmas time.
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Here are our top picks to help you time travel to some of England's most historic sites in 21st century style and comfort.
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A Royal Duchess at Ranger’s House
Ranger’s House plays a starring role in Netflix’s popular television series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte. But Ranger’s has its own equally dramatic story to tell of royals, scandal and lavish entertainments during the Regency era in which Bridgerton is set.
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Use this gallery to explore all the public London statues in the care of English Heritage. They represent various individuals throughout British history including monarchs, from Charles I to Edward VII, nursing heroes Edith Cavell and Florence Nightingale, and explorers Sir John Franklin and Captain Scott.
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Put your knowledge of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the test with our 20-question quiz.
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From a captive queen to the father of the NHS, and from a medieval hermit to a reggae superstar, discover the stories of the people who shaped our country's past.
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Create your own Victorian Christmas Crafts
The Victorians popularised many of the Christmas traditions we still enjoy today and they loved decorating their homes during the festive season. Many of their decorations were homemade – watch our video below to learn how to make your own Victorian-style Christmas crackers, gilded walnuts, pin-prick cards and paper flowers.
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Past Lives: Eleanor of Aquitaine at Old Sarum
How this formidable French princess and former queen of England came to be imprisoned in the windswept castle of Old Sarum in Wiltshire.
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With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there's plenty to discover in the North West of England.
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St Augustine’s Abbey: History and Stories
St Augustine’s Abbey was one of the most important monasteries in medieval England, a centre of learning and spirituality for over 1,000 years.